Zombies! Series by Ivan Turner

The coming of the zombies to the world is not necessarily the coming of the apocalypse. Shawn of the Dead is the first of a series of episodes that focuses on the more personal aspects of people as they face their regular lives against the backdrop of a zombie infection. *This edition includes Episode 2: Abby's Bad Day.*

It's not the end of the world. After fighting long and hard, humanity has learned to share its world with the undead. But there is a deeper secret yet uncovered. Todd Mayfield is one of a handful of zombies that have rediscovered their identities. To survive he must battle not only the humans that would see him destroyed but the hunger that threatens to drag him back into the depths of ignorance.Todd Mayfield's life was hardly a special one, nor was he a very special person... moreIt's not the end of the world. After fighting long and hard, humanity has learned to share its world with the undead. But there is a deeper secret yet uncovered. Todd Mayfield is one of a handful of zombies that have rediscovered their identities. To survive he must battle not only the humans that would see him destroyed but the hunger that threatens to drag him back into the depths of ignorance.Todd Mayfield's life was hardly a special one, nor was he a very special person. Then, one day, he was bitten by a zombie. From that moment on, his entire existence was to be forever altered. First there was nothing. He was as mindless as his undead brethren. Then he began to remember. He began to rediscover the person he had once been. And that is when the nightmare truly began.Daniel and Deanna Johnson are a very ordinary couple living in Bolton, Ontario. They each have very ordinary jobs and spend their evenings having dinner and playing Scrabble with the neighbors. But they, too, harbor secrets. Both are more than they seem. Both are fugitives from the United States government. Because what Denise Luco and Lance Naughton did on the day of the Red Blizzard, bringing a zombie back to life, has forever marked them. less

t's not the end of the world. After fighting long and hard, humanity has learned to share its world with the undead. After six long months, Malcolm Arrick has finally made it to the U.S. so that he can begin his investigation into the disappearance of his brother, John. Along the way, he will become acquainted with the people who knew John Arrick in the days leading up to his ultimate fate... moret's not the end of the world. After fighting long and hard, humanity has learned to share its world with the undead. After six long months, Malcolm Arrick has finally made it to the U.S. so that he can begin his investigation into the disappearance of his brother, John. Along the way, he will become acquainted with the people who knew John Arrick in the days leading up to his ultimate fate.In the early days of the zombie plague, while people were being bitten and dying and turning, John Arrick was very much an ordinary man. The one extraordinary thing about him was his girlfriend. When she came down with the zombie infection, he cared for her until the end and then battled her when she turned. Only later did he realize the consequences of his compassion as he, too, became sick with the plague. But John Arrick did not die. His body fought off the infection. But even as his unprecedented physiology protected him from the bacterium, it could not do so from bullets. And once his body was dead, the infection inside of him was free to take over.Now his brother has come from the United Kingdom to find him. With no knowledge of John's final fate, Malcolm will retrace his brother's life in those last few months, encountering the people who had had the most impact, Abby Benjamin, Shawn Rudd, and Marcus. less

Zombies! It's not the end of the world.When a campground is overrun by zombies, the "zombie hunter" is called in to clean it out and keep it quiet. The job seems easy enough. Destroying thirty or so zombies in a six mile wooded area is definitely an achievable goal. But the complications of a survivor mean that the zombie hunter will have to make a choice between what's right and what earns him his pay... moreZombies! It's not the end of the world.When a campground is overrun by zombies, the "zombie hunter" is called in to clean it out and keep it quiet. The job seems easy enough. Destroying thirty or so zombies in a six mile wooded area is definitely an achievable goal. But the complications of a survivor mean that the zombie hunter will have to make a choice between what's right and what earns him his pay.Disturbed by the discovery of the Zombie Containment Facility, Abby sets up an appointment with one of their executives. She travels out to New Jersey to meet with a Ms. Huang and discovers that there's more to this facility than she ever expected.Finally, the identity crisis for the Johnsons comes to a head as Deanna decides what she must do and where she must be and Trip Fevreaux decides to play his hand. less

Zombies! It's not the end of the world. This episode sets up a confrontation between the zombie hunter and Jasper Scanlon, who's been selling the zombie flesh in south Florida. Why is Ms. Huang trying to bring down Abby Benjamin? With the addition of Jenna to his organization, the zombie hunter has some new ideas about how to approach his field. Having caught wind of an operation in south Florida where someone is selling zombies as sex slaves, he sees an opportunity for some quick cash... moreZombies! It's not the end of the world. This episode sets up a confrontation between the zombie hunter and Jasper Scanlon, who's been selling the zombie flesh in south Florida. Why is Ms. Huang trying to bring down Abby Benjamin? With the addition of Jenna to his organization, the zombie hunter has some new ideas about how to approach his field. Having caught wind of an operation in south Florida where someone is selling zombies as sex slaves, he sees an opportunity for some quick cash.In New York, however, Ms. Huang and ZCF Incorporated are hatching a plot to destroy Abby Benjamin's reputation. Though Ms. Huang was very clear in letting Abby know how insignificant she is, that is clearly not the case. What power does Abby have that frightens the Zombie Containment Facility? less

Zombies! It's not the end of the world. In the second part of Altered States, the line between hero and villain is blurred as the zombie hunter, Scanlon, Todd Mayfield, and Rudolph Ludlow experience friends and adversaries, loyalty and betrayal, and the living and the dead. While being transferred from the city jail, Rudolph Ludlow is rescued from captivity by Todd Mayfield. Secreted away to converted warehouse, he begins work on a cure for the zombie plague with Niedler... moreZombies! It's not the end of the world. In the second part of Altered States, the line between hero and villain is blurred as the zombie hunter, Scanlon, Todd Mayfield, and Rudolph Ludlow experience friends and adversaries, loyalty and betrayal, and the living and the dead. While being transferred from the city jail, Rudolph Ludlow is rescued from captivity by Todd Mayfield. Secreted away to converted warehouse, he begins work on a cure for the zombie plague with Niedler. But there are more forces at work than just Todd Mayfield and Ludlow has been put in the middle of a situation that he can't even comprehend.The clash between Scanlon and the zombie hunter comes to a head as the "sale" of a zombie to Jenna and Mullen doesn't quite go as planned for anyone. less

For Daniel and Deanna Johnson, it's the end of the line. Whether by accident or by design it's time for their alter egos, Lance Naughton and Denise Luco to come out of hiding and face the consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, deep under the City of New York, Dillon Waters reflects on the choices both behind and in front of him.

If John Arrick was shot and killed during the raid that took down the zombie fights, why is his name popping up in police investigations? This is the tale of John Arrick from his death by the bullet of Marcus to his coincidental meeting with Dillon Waters. John Arrick was a special man. He was the only recorded person to have contracted the zombie plague, gone to the brink of death, and recovered. But the plague did not leave him unchanged. No longer did the zombies see him as food... moreIf John Arrick was shot and killed during the raid that took down the zombie fights, why is his name popping up in police investigations? This is the tale of John Arrick from his death by the bullet of Marcus to his coincidental meeting with Dillon Waters. John Arrick was a special man. He was the only recorded person to have contracted the zombie plague, gone to the brink of death, and recovered. But the plague did not leave him unchanged. No longer did the zombies see him as food. Whether they considered him one of their own or just below their tastes, he never figured out. But he could walk among them without fear of harm.This ability led him to Marcus and the zombie fights. When Arrick would not fight, Marcus gave him a job keeping the zombies in line. When Arrick got out of line, Marcus shot him to death. Only then did Arrick finally rise as one of the undead. But was this end for John Arrick?This episode of Zombies! takes you through Arrick's adventures starting on the very day of his death. less

Zombies! It's not the end of the world. Or is it? Each new clue brings Lance Naughton closer and closer to the truth about the past...and the future. But like a terrible game, each player has some of the vital information but not all of it... moreZombies! It's not the end of the world. Or is it? Each new clue brings Lance Naughton closer and closer to the truth about the past...and the future. But like a terrible game, each player has some of the vital information but not all of it. Can Naughton gather up all that he needs to know before the zombies come and the world as we know it comes to an end? While Lance Naughton works to track down Amber Sunsweet and her alleged army of zombies, both Francis Culph and Malcolm Arrick continue their searches for the elusive John Arrick. In the subway tunnels beneath the City of New York, these people are all on a collision course toward each other, and toward the largest horde of zombies any of them has ever seen. less

A child of the movies, I was always consumed by fantastic stories told by others and translated into adventures to be retold by me through the action figure medium. As I grew older, I put the action figures away and moved into the realm of role playing. Though I never outgrew role playing, I certainly don't have the time for it anymore. Since I was eleven years old, I've been pouring almost every ounce of creative energy I have into writing... moreA child of the movies, I was always consumed by fantastic stories told by others and translated into adventures to be retold by me through the action figure medium. As I grew older, I put the action figures away and moved into the realm of role playing. Though I never outgrew role playing, I certainly don't have the time for it anymore. Since I was eleven years old, I've been pouring almost every ounce of creative energy I have into writing.I graduated college in 1993 with a degree in computer science. I tried my hand at programming for a couple of years and found it pretty unsatisfying. I later became a partner at a comic book store, where I spent several years. Though it wasn't a financial success, the experience I gained from running the store and the people that I met (many whom I'm still in touch with today) was priceless. After leaving the store, I settled into a career of teaching. I still teach at a public high school in New York. Ironically, I've picked up computer programming again, which is what I mostly teach, peppered with some math courses now and again.I've been writing the whole time.I released my first book electronically in 2010. Forty Leap was, and still is, the pinnacle of my writing to date. It was a turning point for me in both style and story building. The Book of Revelations, which was written earlier but released later, was sort of a midway point between the writer I was and the writer I've become. I experimented with a very odd style and a story that employed diverse characters and controversial situations.In September 2010, I released the first installment of Zombies! It went out for free, the subsequent episodes each priced at 99 cents. Zombies! has been a tremendous success for me and I'm currently working with someone to develop it into a television series. less

Zombies! It's not the end of the world. New York City, the greatest city in the world, is about to be the victim of a two-pronged attack. First, the zombie Amber Sunsweet has unleashed hordes of zombies into the city's subway system. And the government, aware of the danger, has declared an imminent quarantine for four of the five boroughs.All of the characters of Zombies! face their demons in this, the series finale... moreZombies! It's not the end of the world. New York City, the greatest city in the world, is about to be the victim of a two-pronged attack. First, the zombie Amber Sunsweet has unleashed hordes of zombies into the city's subway system. And the government, aware of the danger, has declared an imminent quarantine for four of the five boroughs.All of the characters of Zombies! face their demons in this, the series finale. Francis Culph, now responsible for ten year old Dillon Waters must choose his priorities carefully while John Arrick is desperate to find a way to help Dillon. In Atlanta, Denise Luco is facing both death and life in the form of the zombie plague and the unborn child she's decided she can't keep. Lance Naughton, rendered almost useless by the quarantine, fights to find some way to salvage all of the work he's done over the past several months. less

The coming of the zombies to the world is not necessarily the coming of the apocalypse. Relationships are hard enough without complications arising from the undead. Follow John Arrick, Shawn Rudd, and Denise Luco as they try to make a go of their personal lives despite the trauma of zombies at their doorsteps.

The coming of the zombies to the world is not necessarily the coming of the apocalypse. Take a tour of the research facility where Dr. Denise Luco combats the zombie infection. Anthony Heron must continuously do battle with his own private demons while trying to keep the public ones at bay. And what's going on with Peter Ventura?

In a church in Queens, a priest is protecting the souls of those people who have been infected by the zombie virus. In an abandoned construction yard in Brooklyn, zombies have inexplicably been congregating...For the first time since accepting the role of Zombie Task Force Leader, Anthony Heron must deploy his men into a zombie war zone... moreIn a church in Queens, a priest is protecting the souls of those people who have been infected by the zombie virus. In an abandoned construction yard in Brooklyn, zombies have inexplicably been congregating...For the first time since accepting the role of Zombie Task Force Leader, Anthony Heron must deploy his men into a zombie war zone. When trapped in close quarters with dozens of the undead struggling for your flesh, how much good is a gun and some body armor?Shawn Rudd, trying in vain to reconcile his role in the unfolding zombie saga, joins his peers on a ghoulish hunt. Three hundred dollars a capture is good money, but can facing his fears save his soul?Marcus' plans are beginning to come to fruition. Completed weeks ago, his business is starting to thrive and the money is rolling in. But, as always, with success comes consequences. His involvement with the undead will affect his relationship with Shawn in ways he could not have expected. less

The Zombie Rights Association is gaining credibility and support in their efforts to protect the people who have become infected with the zombie plague. Fearful that their efforts might bring about the zombie apocalypse he fears, Peter Ventura begins to take matters into his own hands. He recruits Abby to his cause, using the common trauma of their ordeal at Sisters of Charity Hospital... moreThe Zombie Rights Association is gaining credibility and support in their efforts to protect the people who have become infected with the zombie plague. Fearful that their efforts might bring about the zombie apocalypse he fears, Peter Ventura begins to take matters into his own hands. He recruits Abby to his cause, using the common trauma of their ordeal at Sisters of Charity Hospital.When John Arrick has his first zombie encounter since recovering from the infection weeks before, he discovers that the plague has left him changed. As a result, he takes a trip to the Bronx to see what all the fuss is about with the zombie fights. less

Is the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? It's a night at the fights for, well, just about everyone. So place your bets because, though everyone gets to go, not everyone gets to go home.Troubled by his recent choices, John Arrick goes in search of redemption. But even those actions which seem right turn out wrong in the end... moreIs the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? It's a night at the fights for, well, just about everyone. So place your bets because, though everyone gets to go, not everyone gets to go home.Troubled by his recent choices, John Arrick goes in search of redemption. But even those actions which seem right turn out wrong in the end. With no one to turn to, he goes back to Push Ups and confesses to Abby, leaving her with all of the information regarding the weekend zombie fights. Abby, though, is facing her own demons. Though her involvement with Peter Ventura led to a fire and the death of a fireman, she feels she has nowhere else to turn. Her relationship with her husband has deteriorated and her early friendship with Anthony Heron has faded.When Smith discovers a zombie that doesn't attack people, he turns it over to Heron. Obsessed with zombie "anomalies" he's been experiencing, Heron is fascinated by this new specimen and vows to keep it from the "Butcher Shop". less

Is the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? It's Christmas. While Greg Smith is reunited with his estranged parents, Anthony Heron must battle his demons in order to find his way back to the family that is rapidly slipping away. After an unprecedented phone call from his mother, Greg Smith and his wife agree to allow them into their lives despite a prior conflict... moreIs the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? It's Christmas. While Greg Smith is reunited with his estranged parents, Anthony Heron must battle his demons in order to find his way back to the family that is rapidly slipping away. After an unprecedented phone call from his mother, Greg Smith and his wife agree to allow them into their lives despite a prior conflict. As they are resolving their issues, Smith must deal with the rapidly deteriorating Anthony Heron and a piece of intelligence that names all of the Zombie Rights Association officers and the locations of their safe houses.When Naughton steps in to help Smith run the operation, they implement a plan to exterminate hundreds of zombies and take back control of the city. But, of course, when an operation is spread out over six locations and involves dozens of people from all different branches of law enforcement, things are bound to go wrong. less

Is the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? In the wake of the disastrous effort to clean out zombie safe houses all over New York City, Homeland Security steps in to take charge. Anthony Heron must continue to face down his own demons. A new zombie threat faces the city.Back at work, Lieutenant Heron begins an investigation sparked by the results of Captain Naughton's operation against the Zombie Rights Association... moreIs the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? In the wake of the disastrous effort to clean out zombie safe houses all over New York City, Homeland Security steps in to take charge. Anthony Heron must continue to face down his own demons. A new zombie threat faces the city.Back at work, Lieutenant Heron begins an investigation sparked by the results of Captain Naughton's operation against the Zombie Rights Association. Throughout the course of his investigation, he must face some difficult realizations and the ultimate consequences of the choices he has made.Meanwhile, Naughton himself must play chaperone to a Homeland Security agent bent on finding culpability and shaking up New York City's zombie protection. less

Is the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? In this final episode of Zombies! Series 1, the city of New York is besieged by thousands of zombies. For Anthony Heron, Denise Luco, Shawn Rudd, and Abby Benjamin, difficult choices must be made if they are to protect themselves and the ones they love.In the midst of a raging blizzard, an army of zombies marches across the five boroughs of New York City... moreIs the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? In this final episode of Zombies! Series 1, the city of New York is besieged by thousands of zombies. For Anthony Heron, Denise Luco, Shawn Rudd, and Abby Benjamin, difficult choices must be made if they are to protect themselves and the ones they love.In the midst of a raging blizzard, an army of zombies marches across the five boroughs of New York City.Trapped with her son in a small boutique, Abby Benjamin must contend not only with her own growing panic, but the panic of those around her.Cutting out of school on a Friday during a snowstorm sounds like a lot of fun. But Shawn Rudd and his friends are suddenly cornered by zombies at every turn and must fight their way through with nothing but their wits and their guts.Troubled by the developments with Zoe Koplowitz, Dr. Luco vows not to let the government destroy her. Desperate, she performs a dangerous experiment which will change both her life and Zoe's undeath.While the police and the army battle zombies, Anthony Heron has the neighbors over the house for some coffee and conversation. There's nothing like a quiet evening at home during the storm. less