Character Cards

“Zoey? What’s going on?” More closely, Monica can see the rigidity in her body. With her eyes fixed directly ahead, Zoey lets out a trembling breath. “Shh… I don’t think it’s seen us yet.”

Sheena flinches, panicking when the woman attempts to touch her again—blocking her hands. Monica meets the young woman’s wide, fearful eyes. Sheena’s breathing edges toward hyperventilation, her body trembling.

“Anywhere is better than here,” she mutters and then glances back at the apocalyptic road. “I hope.” She squints an eye, shooting Monica a wary look. Exhaling through her nose, Monica’s grip on the wheel tightens. “Let’s hope.”

“What do we do?” She asks, pushing past fear, settling into a new resolve. A glint forms in the man’s eyes. She feels like he’s as curious about her as she is about him. “You’re not gonna like it.”