#hmspoilers

Log 4

Ace called everyone to the town’s fire pit this morning, and announced he will be leaving town. There have been too many people pointing fingers, and I agree.

On the way out of town, I ran into Ven and Cipher. Cipher has been lost in the woods for days, and I’m glad to see Ven make it back after we got separated. Ven accused Randon of attacking them out of nowhere, and said that Luther helped them escape. The whole town is hysterical. I just want to do my research. I’m going to make this graveyard my permanent home while we’re all trapped here.

***

I found four more zombies and made them a house! Now my friend isn’t alone when I’m away. They all seem to enjoy chatting with each other, and with me. One of them really likes the pond I made for them. The overhang is just enough to give them sunlight without burning them.

[drawing of three zombies, one in a small pond. There is an overhang above and a fence surrounding them.]

***

Ash came by to place flowers on the graves. They are very afraid of my zombie friends but happy enough to be in a graveyard. I don’t understand them.

***

Eris, Nettie, and Arlan came by to visit while I was out collecting resources. Eris said that Luther had attacked more people, and asked me to be careful.

There was a sudden cold pressure in the air, like a piece of the forest was hurting. We went to the transmission tower to see if anything had happened, and the beacon was gray. We sat around it until it was orange again. It felt nice.

The others wanted me to return to Oakhurst with them, but I’m still rather stay out here with my zombies. They all told me to be careful.

***

Vampires are real.

I’m so hungry.

***

Luther turned me and there was no time to ask more questions: he drank my blood and asked if I wanted to become undead. I said no and he attacked me: he stopped when I asked, but it was too late. He said I’m stronger now but I don’t feel stronger.

I feel so weak.

I’m so hungry.

{the writing becomes more messy and blurry as the page goes on}