Doomsday Diary

It was on a Spring Day when John decided to work on his 1956 Ford Mustang that his grandfather gave him on his 16th birthday. Once John turned 18, he joined the United States Marine Corp. After serving oversees for four years, John wanted to retire in Colorado. There, he works as an EMT driver for a hospital. From there, he met the love of his life, Linda. They have been together for about two years. John lives in the woods near the local town so he can be alone. During his lifetime, he has always kept a diary with him. While he was fixing his car, he was listening to the radio. As he was listening, an alarm from the radio station. As mentioned before, he began to write in his diary.

April 17, 2021, 15:30 - I heard a message on the radio about a massive epidemic that struck Deer Path, Colorado. Reports of people foaming from the mouth and shouting in agonizing pain. Deer Path Hospital are taking precautions measure on dealing with these victims.

April 17, 2021, 15:32 - I called up Linda from the hospital to see if she was alright. She said that they are fine for right now. I asked if the hospital needed me and she said that they have enough staff for now, but she told them if they needed and extra hand, to call me.

April 17, 2021, 16:05 – I packed some clothes just in case of a state of emergency. I also went to feed Bo, my pet wolf some food. He is so unaware of what’s going on.

April 17, 2021, 16:40 – I fed myself some food. I cooked up some steaks in case I needed to leave and it wouldn’t go bad. It’s a good thing that I only have one steak left.

April 17, 2021, 17:15 – I get a call from Linda. They still don’t need my service, but they are asking her to stay the night over due to number of patients coming to the hospital. I told her that I will have my phone on through the night. She told me that she loves me and that she’s sorry that she will not be coming home tonight. I told her that I love her too.

April 17, 2021, 19:37 – I got a call from my parents out in Florida. Mom asked me if Linda and I are okay. I told her that we are fine however, Linda is stuck at the hospital. Dad told me to be careful and that they will be praying for us.

April 17, 2021, 22:10 – Hearing strange sounds coming from outside my house. I have an alarm system and cameras in case of burglaries. Bo began barking. He didn’t go where heard the noise. I went outside of the second-floor balcony to detect where I heard the noise. Being in the Marine Corp, I grabbed my rifle and my night vision googles. I left Bo in the house to guard it.

April 17, 2021, 22:12 – I noticed something moving in the woods west of my house. I gave a warning to whatever was approaching my house. It ended up being a deer. Problem was averted.

April 17, 2021, 23:45 – I secured the house and the perimeter. All cameras are working. The alarm system is functioning.

April 18 2021, 01:27 – Tried calling Linda to see if everything is okay. No response. Maybe she’s taking a nap in which I need to do so myself. Bo is resting next to me on the bed. Leaving the television on, love the white noise.

April 18, 2021 08:00 – I'm awake to hear the alarm of the television. There’s nothing on. All static.

April 18, 2021, 08:02 – Called Linda’s phone again. Still no answer.

April 18, 2021, 08:05 – Getting dress and Bo and I are heading to hospital. I brought some clothes for Linda as well. She left her heart-shaped locket on her keepsake. She never leaves the house without it. Has a picture of her grandparents when they were young During World War ll. It’s her good luck charm.

April 18, 2021, 08:15 – Heading out of the house when I notice an awful smell coming from behind my pickup Truck. I slowly moved near the back of my truck and saw a dead deer. It looks like it has bite marks around its neck. Strangest thing is that it looks like a human bite mark.

April 18, 2021, 08:17 – House alarm is going off. Thankfully, I have my weapons with me. Noticing that there’s a person in my house in the living room. I’m going inside the door in the garage that goes to the kitchen and into the living room.

April 18, 2021, 08:18 – Made contact with the person by telling him to leave. Person is unresponsive and yet he’s heading towards me. I pull out my revolver and I’m pointing and him and giving a warning to leave. Person still unresponsive. I fired two shots in his chest. the person seems so be immune to the bullets. I fired another shot but this time in the head. The person is down on the living room floor bleeding and immovable.

April 18, 2021, 08:19 – Went to observe the corpse. This was Bill Sanderson’s kid. 18 years of age. He always comes up here with his friends to hunt. Good kid well, at least he was good. Apparently, he has some stuff on his face other than a bullet shot. Looks gangrene and puffy.

April 18, 2021, 08:20 – Tried calling Bill on his cell and house phone. Got a dead buzz on his house and a voice message on his cell.

April 18, 2021, 08:23 – Grabbing some tarp out of the garage to cover up Nick Sanderson. Smell is horrible.

April 18, 2021, 08:40 – Dragged Nick’s corpse to the shed until I can figure out what to do.

April 18, 2021, 08:48 – Grabbed the rest of my stuff and Bo and myself got into the truck to head over to the Sanderson’s house.

April 18, 2021, 09:15 – Arrived at the Sanderson’s house. Noticing that the neighborhood looks dismal. Rang their doorbell. No response. Knocked on the door. Door is opened. I called for Bill but still no answer. I did hear a creaking noise as if somebody was coming. I looked down the hall and saw a little girl there holding a doll. I slowly went towards her and then notice that she had the same stuff that Nick had on his face. She started to head towards me with a god-awful yell and moan. I ran out of the house and back into the truck. Should have taken Bo with me. Close call.

April 18, 2021, 09:25 – Arrived at the hospital. The whole front of the hospital is packed with vehicles and no one inside them. Noticing glass doors and windows has been broken. So far, I have not seen anybody yet. I tried calling Linda again and this time her phone went straight to voicemail. Left a brief message that I’m at the hospital. This time, I took Bo with me. It’s not a big hospital, but does have four floors where Linda works.

April 18, 2021, 09:28 – Entered the hospital. Lights are flickering on and off. The smell is so horrific; luckily, I brought a mask with me. As I’m approaching to the elevator, I’m hearing a lot of that noise that I heard from Sanderson’s daughter. I’m backing away but I'm so close to the elevator. Bo is starting to make some noise as well. He’s sensing something nearby. It’s a security officer but he’s possessing that facial problem as well. He’s charging after to me. Bo and I got to get away from here. We’re being chased by the security officer, then what appears to be a patient is doing the same thing.

April 18, 2021, 09:32 – Bo and myself are heading out of the hospital but I can’t stop thinking about Linda. She must be stuck on the top floor with these crazy people. My mind is going crazy because I need to save her! What other alternatives do I have?

April 18, 2021, 09:34 – Found an area to be safe from these crazy people. Hiding in a laundry bin in the back of the hospital. Bo is trained enough not to make any sudden sounds. I don’t hear anybody near us. Found another door open to get inside the hospital. Approaching very slowly. Bo is at my side.

April 18, 2021, 09:35 – We're back in the hospital. I can see another elevator and this time, it’s really close. Walking through the hallway. Bo is growling again. I’m getting a text message: Where are you? Are you home? I don’t recognize this number. I’m texting back; Who is this? Response; It’s me Linda! I respond back; I’m not at home. Left earlier this morning only to be attacked by Bill Sanderson’s son. She responds back; Oh my god! Are you okay? I respond back; Yes, I’m all right and so is Bo. Linda responds; So where are you now? My response; I’m here at the hospital trying to rescue you. Linda response; Get out of that hospital now! Right now! I’m at the Recreational Center with the rest of the survivors!

April 18, 2021 09:36 – Bo and I ran out of the hospital! The Rec center is about a quarter of a mile from the hospital.

April 18, 2021, 09:37 – Some of those crazies are near my truck! Great! Just my luck! Looks like we’re walking from hear Bo! With my pistol in my right hand and my rifle on my shoulders, I will be able to pick off a couple of them in order to get in the truck. Apparently, it seems like any certain kind of noise will strike their interest and will go towards it. Some of them move slow, some of them move fast. That security officer was running after me earlier.

April 18, 2021, 09:41 – I'm hearing gun fire. It’s coming from the North entrance of the hospital. It looks like a female drawing her weapons at the crazy people. There’s another person out there a male with an axe. I know who they are! That’s Tory and Regina Nobles. I’m heading over there to help them out.

April 18, 2021, 09:43 – I opened fire on all of those crazy people who look really sick with that crap on their faces. Problem averted.

April 18, 2021, 09:46 – Tory and Regina were so glad to see me. I told them that we cannot stay here for it is extremely dangerous. Tory heard that some people went to the Rec Center for shelter. I told them that’s were Linda is located. I told them that we need to hustle over there. Unfortunately, Regina is unable to run fast because she is due to have a baby any time now. I sent a text to Linda or whoever phone it is that we’re heading to the shelter.

April 18, 2021, 10:07 – We can see the Rec Center. Only problem is that there are crazies by the entrance and around the center. I gave Linda another text and told her our situation. She responded to me to hang tight while she gets somebody to assist us. We were hiding behind abandoned vehicles trying to avoid being spotted by the crazy people. Linda texted me back saying that the sheriff and his deputies will protect you all. As I peeked out, I saw the sheriff and some of his deputies on the rooftop of the center. Then I saw Linda there as well. Linda responded; Run now! We ran as fast as we could. The deputies were able rescue us!

April 18, 2021, 10:10 – We reached inside the center safe and sound. Linda came down to greet me. I gave her locket and told her that your locket is a good luck charm. Thank you!