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ZE Outbreak Novel, Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Saturday, May 5, 2012

I sat at my kitchen table that Saturday morning, shoveling oatmeal into my mouth like some starved animal. The TV droned on in the bac...

Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates, Cliffhangers

Welcome to my 89th newsletter! It has been a busy month of writing, and I hope to return to the final chapter of Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4, very soon. Most of my efforts have been completin...

Zombie Exodus Part 4 Gifts Discussion

Yesterday, I posted a list of gifts that you can give to other survivors at the junkyard in Part 4. Now I would like your feedback on other gifts that you feel should be given out to those survivor...

Zombie Exodus Part 4 Gifts

In Part 4 you are able to find different items that you can gifts to survivors. Below is a list of the items that you can gift. I'm going to start adding more of these throughout the world, so you ...

Story of the Month Poll

Here is the poll for the original story this month. Please feel free to make suggestions for new story subjects in the comments below.

For one of the stories below, I thought it might be inte...

MC POV - Interactive Story - 4

Continued from scene 3

You move to the hallway closet, keying in the four-digit pin on the small...

Writing Updates

Over the past few weeks, I am still dedicating myself to Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4.

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4

The chapter on writing that bridges other chapters is takin...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Sneak Peek

One of the scenes I'm writing allows you to give gifts to your fellow survivors. It's an extensive scene, but I think it's one of those bonding opportunities that makes writing it worth it for the ...

MC POV - Interactive Story - 3

Continued from scene 2

You step aside, motioning her in. Jessica slips past you into the house. ...

Outbreak Scenario 20

Three weeks into the zombie apocalypse, you've holed up in an old farmhouse on the outskirts of town. The walls are sturdy, and you've managed to fortify the windows and doors effectively. Unfortun...

Schedule for March, 2025

If you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.

3/3 -- Out...

Three Days on the Hill, Part 2

Continued from Part 1

Thursday, May 17, 2012

I woke to Kelly’s body press...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven character poll

Of all the characters in the game, Madison is probably the most popular. I like to have different minor storylines for each character or show their change over time. Which of the following storylin...

Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates, Just a Few More Months

Welcome to my 88th newsletter! February is a short month, but I have been working steadily on Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4. I have been writing over 30,000 words per month since I decided to f...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Poll

If you could fight any group in Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven with a good chance of winning, who would you choose?

Also consider that the group is at full strength.

MC POV - Interactive Story - 2

Continued from scene 1

You open the door, and Jessica steps back slightly, running a hand throug...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Content Sneak Peek

This image is an example of the code and content for socializing with Jillian. As you can see, depending on the chapter, she will provide different dialogue. This is important to show how things de...

Writing Updates

Over the past few weeks, I am still dedicating myself to Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4. I mentioned my novel last month, and it is finished. It is currently being edited. The first four chapter...

Story of the Month Poll

Here is the poll for the original story this month. Please feel free to make suggestions for new story subjects in the comments below.

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Content Sneak Peek

Since many of you are liking the Dungeons & Dragons minigame, I am showing you the choices for when your character gets to take their turn in a battle with a group of Llzardfolk.

MC POV - Interactive Story - 1

The house is quiet except for the hum of the ceiling fan and the faint, muffled voices from the television. You sit on the couch, one leg stretched out, the other bent, resting an elbow on your kne...

Outbreak Scenario 19

Ten years into the zombie apocalypse recovery, you lead a small community struggling with dwindling resources. Just beyond the relative safety of your territory lies a prosperous community known as...

Schedule for February, 2025

If you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.

2/3 -- Outb...

Bailey and Brody - To the Lake

Bailey clipped a damp T-shirt onto the line, the fabric sagging slightly under its weight. The makeshift clothesline stretched between the main house and a pole near a storage shed, swaying faintly...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Artwork poll

My artist is finally able to move back to a new character portrait for Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven. Who would you like to see created next?

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven will Content Poll

I know there are numerous characters in the story that seem underutilized. I would like to change that in the next part or even between parts 4 and 5.

Which character would you like to see wi...

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4 Sneak Peek

In Part 4, I am creating a scene in which you can play Dungeons & Dragons with Dante as the DM. Below are the characters who will join the session and the character they are playing? What are y...

Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates

Welcome to my 87th newsletter, and Happy New Year!

This is the first newsletter of the New Year, and I'm excited for 2025. I plan to submit Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4, towards the end ...

New Interactive Story Poll - Location

Choose the location we would like the story to take place.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Densely populated urban area offering ample shelter but challenging due to potent...

New Interactive Story Poll - Profession

For this poll, choose a profession for the main character. I am only going to provide the more popular professions as options.