Okay, earlier in this book, I had posted apocalyptic characters. I decided to go back to them and make some changes, add some characters, and develop the story more.

This takes place in 2018 in Albany, NY

October 19, 2018

Well, it's been around half-a-year since patient 0. In all honesty, I think this world is a lost hope already. Maybe that sounds like I'm losing my faith, but I assure I'm not. Still, I can't help but think this is Karma for the pure hell humans have caused.

Yet, the one's suffering the most are the ones who did nothing wrong. Isn't that funny how that all works?

People are losing their morals and very humanity, and it's sick to see. I can understand the looting and killing the Infected, but I believe people are using the apocalypse to show their evils. Children left for dead and regular humans getting killed for territory. What territory? We've already lost.

Some of these people are so sick and depraved I won't even write it here. But may God do as He'll please with their souls.

Amari keeps clawing at the basement door. I will save my daughter if it kills me, for this is my fault. Saving her and everyone will be my retribution for the part I had to play in the bodies piling up outside.

I will fix my sins.

- Nadine Smith

I don't have a lot of info ready on Nadine and Amari, but heres what I have:

- Nadine's ex-husband abandoned them when Amari was 12

- Amari is currently 17, but she's stuck at that age while Infected

- Nadine is Christian, but she's very chill and doesn't force her beliefs on people

- Nadine is Nigerian and Egyptian, and Amari doesn't know about her father's side

- Amari is a demigirl

- Nadine is bisexual

- Nadine turned 46 during the apocalypse

Now onto the children

Oldest to youngest:

Camilla

(TW: Child abandonment, danger, and parental death)

Camilla Ryan Herring

15

Cam/Cami/Milla/Bud

She/He - Bi-gender

Polysexual

Colombian - German - Greek

Born in Albany, NY

GAD - PTSD - Panic disorder

Anger and trust issues

Selective mutism

Light brown, wavy hair; Thin build; Hazel eyes; Olive skin tone; Beauty mark over lip; Black stud earrings; Freckles

Likes: Sharp things - Feeling pretty - Fire - Shiny things - Dark clothes - Baggy shirts - Jewelry- Fighting - Being alone - Private spaces - Frogs

Dislikes: Bad manners - Sloppiness - Public spaces - Socializing - Working with partners- Bright colors - Injustice - Boredom - Dogs

Good traits: Determined - Observant - Encouraging - Devoted - Energetic- Honest - Witty - Realistic - Adaptable - Hardworking - Loyal - Lively

Bad traits: Aggressive - Critical - Pessimistic- Short-tempered - Sly - Temperamental - Moody - Untrusting - Anxious - Pushy

Her parents died during the apocalypse and he was left with her uncle, who promptly abandoned him in the middle of a supply raid. She was attacked by a rival survivor group, but escaped and met Nadine.

Sunny

(TW: Child abuse and CSA)

Sunny Luc Ramirez

Sun/Sunshine/Lucy/Ramirez

14

They/Them - Non-binary

Bisexual

Mexican

Born in Dallas, Texas

PTSD/C-PTSD - GAD

Trust and abandonment issues

Deaf

Asthma

Black, curly hair; Blue (right) and green (left) eyes; Tan skin; Scars (nose, right cheek, neck, chest, and left leg); Rust red coat; Gold-colored pendant

Always has a switchblade and a doll they found

Likes: Nighttime - Hugs - Dancing - Bees - Baggy clothes - Crossbows - Their sister - Personal space - Genuine care

Dislikes: Abandonment - Bright lights - Being touched in ways they don't like - Infected - Their parents - Being unaware

Good traits: Kind- Loyal - Open-minded - Patient - Realistic - Selfless - Responsible- Creative - Clever - Careful- Reasonable

Bad traits: Pushover - Distrusting - Petty - Dependent - Weak - Stubborn - Anxious - Insecure- Erratic - Obsessive - Envious

Their sister's name is Elena Silvia Ramirez

They experienced physical and verbal abuse from their parents, and CSA from their father, even while the apocalypse was going on. They ran away and met Nadine at a grocery store.

Milo

(TW: Child abandonment)

Milo Rodger Freeman

Mil/Mils/Buddy/Freeman

10

Infected by the virus

He/Him - Male

Polish - Ukrainian

Born in Pasadena, California

PTSD - ASD

Abandonment issues

Limp in right leg

Curly, blond hair; Originally gray; Fair; Round-rimmed glasses; Flower crowns

Rotting appearance

Likes: Flowers - Baseball - Sweaters - Jokes - Dogs - Nature - Naps - Simple foods - Gifts - Physical affection - Balance -Family - Dull colors - Soft music

Dislikes: Loud noises - Abandonment - Injustice - Being alone - Arguing - Disrespect - Being teased - Unpreparedness - Responsibilities - Forgetting

Good traits: Affectionate - Caring - Approachable - Determined - Helpful - Funny - Optimistic - Honest - Imaginative - Charismatic - Gentle

Bad traits: Distractible - Gullible - Stingy - Bossy - Escapist - Harsh - Cowardly - Clingy - Nervous - Unobservant - Unreasonable - Fussy

During the apocalypse, his leg was broken. While his parents were driving him to a medical center, an Infected got into the car and bit Milo. His parents swerved and crashed, but they escaped without Milo, believing him to be dead. He was Infected, but did not lose his mind and was eventually found by Nadine.

Sera

(TW: Child abandonment and attempted child murder)

Seraphina Agnes Lilith

Sera/Phina/Seraphim/Angel/Little girl

8

She/Her - Female

Korean - Chinese - Kenyan

Born in Quebec, Canada

PTSD/C-PTSD - GAD - Inattentive ADHD

Abandonment issues

Blind

Paralyzed legs

Black, slightly coily hair; Thin build; Dulled brown eyes; Light brown skin; Scars (face, body, arms); Dimples; Beaded bracelets

Likes: Dolls - Blankets - Bows - Warmth - Fun music - Physical affection - Animals - Fantasy - Ice cream - Fruit - Egyptian mythology

Dislikes: Sad music - Harsh textures - Being teased - Her face being touched - Silence - Being alone - Gunshots - Vulnerability

Good traits: Sweet - Friendly - Polite - Calm - Patient - Understanding - Accepting - Affectionate - Trustworthy - Hopeful

Bad traits: Miserable - Naive - Attention-seeking - Overly trusting - Loyal to a fault - Meek - Timid - Anxious - Pessimistic - Sad

A group of survivors took her family in, but were frustrated by Sera's needs. They decided that she would only slow them down and death would be a mercy for a child in this world. So, one of the survivors shot her in the back, leaving her for dead. Nadine found her under some rubble Sera managed to climb under.