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Chapter 3 - The 1st DAY

(Fiona was getting ready in her room. She was dressed in a casual look—pants, a crop top, a cardigan, and white shoes. She kissed her mother and hugged her father before leaving. Just as she stepped out, a news report about a virus outbreak appeared on the TV.)

Reporter: It's unfortunate to inform our audience that a deadly virus is spreading in our city. Be aware of anyone experiencing a bleeding nose…

(Meanwhile, all the friends gathered at the mall, and everyone had arrived.)

Fiona: Look, I have a tight budget—just 5000 rupees.

Ruby: 5000 rupees only?! (Shocked) Hey, don't put only with that amount! How did your parents even give you that much?

Fiona: They only gave me 2000 rupees—the rest is from my savings.

19th Century: Wow, this mall is really cool.

Ruby: You use words like "cool" now? (Teasing)

Fiona: Alright, listen up. We'll split into groups of two and find the cheapest restaurant.

(Everyone agreed and split into pairs, heading in different directions. Ruby and Fiona were paired together. As they walked out of McDonald's…)

Ruby: So, what do you think?

Fiona: That I paired with the wrong person. We were supposed to check the menu, not buy a smoothie! (Angrily)

Ruby: Don't act like my mom… Hey, look over there! (Points downstairs)

(Suddenly, a zombie entered the mall and attacked a man.)

Fiona: What's that? (Scared)

Ruby: Maybe it's a publicity stunt for an upcoming movie. Let me record it—they really did a good job with the makeup. They look so real! (Starts recording)

(Suddenly, chaos erupts as more people start turning into zombies.)

Fiona: I don't think it's a publicity stunt… (Shivering with fear)

Ruby: I think you're right… (Realizing the truth)

(Their friends arrive.)

Roy: Hey, I— (Fiona cuts him off as zombies appear on the second floor.)

Fiona: Run… (Whispers) RUN! (Shouts)

Roy: But why? (Notices the zombies)

Roy: Fu*k! (Starts running with them)

(The floor is square-shaped, and they run to the left, but zombies are coming from both sides. They reach the edge of the floor, in front of an Italian restaurant. In a hurry, without a second thought, they rush inside. One of their friends, who was a slow runner, is left behind and becomes lunch for the terrifying zombies. One of them tries to help, but it's too late.

The restaurant is under construction, and there are many metal rods lying around. Roy quickly picks up a rod and uses it to block the glass door.)

Roy - Wait a minute… 1, 2, 3, 4… we're only eight. Where is— (checks around) —Zoya?!

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