So I made it back guys, and I'm okay. Battered, but okay.

We didn't even realize what was going on until we got back from the mall. We navigated the stores and found a dress without incident. Nothing was out of the ordinary.

But on the way back, we started noticing things.

Tons of cars at the side of the road, completely empty. Some of them were bloody. The blood was the first clue. The animals were acting strangely too - following people instead of running. But they weren't just following. We all saw what happened when they caught up. The kids were with us, and I really wish they didn't have to see it.

By the time we got back to the house it was raining. Well, that's an understatement. It was full out storming. (You know, the leftover storms from the tornadoes? Yeah, we got those storms here in Buffalo.) We could barely see through the windshield and the wipers were barely doing their job. All the cars and things you can no longer call people in the streets didn't make things any easier. But the house, thankfully was safe. None of the cats were affected, nothing had gotten inside, so we barricaded the windows and doors with everything we could find. The entertainment center was perfect for blocking the front window.

We could hear them scratching and moaning, trying to get in, we still can, but none of them have gotten in yet. We lost power for a while, which was probably for the better because once the lights went out, they seemed to be less intent on getting inside. Maybe they're like moths. (Unfortunately they didn't completely go away, so we can't sneak out to get more food. We've got enough for a few days though. And as long as the power and water keep working, it's all good.) The dark didn't help the kids though. It only made it worse on them. Every noise had to have felt like the end of the world. I know I was more scared with the lights off, even though the noises almost stopped. I like being able to see what's around me.

We've got power now, obviously, so I it must've gone out because of the storm. I'm just glad I can post this. I don't want anyone worrying about me anymore than they need to. I haven't seen many updates from people on my flist. To be honest, I've only seen one update. And it doesn't look to promising. I'm not sure what's happening though. I'm worried. I hope you're all okay.

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Zack

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