This is a collection of short writing prompts of very different styles, organized as disorganized Transcripts during the Zombie Apocalypse from 2023. Some are funny, some serious, some insightful, some describe military operations. No Transcript is like another.
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Transcript 06
[Video of several US flags at half-mast. A nation standing in silence in front of their flag, paying respect to its dead. Minister Janine Porter addressing the audience.]
When the zombie outbreak struck, America was caught off guard. Unprepared for an enemy that couldn’t be deterred or reasoned with, panic spread as quickly as the infection. With society breaking down, the government called on civilians to take up arms against the undead menace. However, this only exacerbated the chaos.
Untrained and frenzied gun owners inflicted nearly as many accidental casualties as the zombies. Amateur militias sprang up, acting with negligence and hysteria. Tactics were brutal and haphazard. Innocents were gunned down alongside the infected, sometimes on mere suspicion of a bite.
This vigilante response undermined the coordinated military effort. Rogue groups operated outside the chain of command, disrupting transport and supplies for troops. Some militias even exploited the crisis for personal gain, seizing resources and territory like warlords.
These rebel factions hoarded food, weapons, and other necessities, which they traded at extortionate prices. Lacking proper training and discipline, such amateur forces often cracked under pressure, abandoning zones and civilians they had pledged to protect. Their actions exposed more lives to zombie attack.
Only the unified military succeeded in taking back cities in an organized fashion. They implemented strict rules of engagement to avoid needless loss of life. With rigour and precision, they swept infested areas street by street, balancing caution with swiftness.
Yet the military remained understaffed, with its mission complicated by the uncontrolled actions of vigilantes. Some rogue bands even exchanged fire with troops if they tried to enforce order, believing martial law was tyranny.
This resistance from within weakened America’s defense when it needed unity most. While civilians armed with good intentions tried to fight the zombie hordes, the chaos they sowed too often ended in tragedy.
It was only after the fall of Chicago that several large militias started to cooperate fully integrated with the military-industrial complex. As support troops under military command militias often proved to become valuable partners, securing logistics and collecting local information. The retaking of Chicago would have not been possible with the same speed and decisiveness we came to witness along these fine men and women.
As the situation dragged on our forces ran slowly out of supply. Thankfully many preppers had prepared well and while they often threatened to use violence to defend what they deemed “theirs” it was usually enough to aim a heavy auto cannon at their make-shift bunkers to make them comply. Only in rare cases they were blown up together with their bunkers from a safe distance to get access to their much needed supplies, which proved valuable to avert the supply crisis.
When most militias had aligned with the military the following mopping up of the undead became rather unspectacular. With nearly half of the surviving 280 million Americans armed and organized we managed to clean out whole cities in mere days where earlier the stalemate took months.
In the end, discipline and training proved decisive in beating back the undead tide. The armed forces and authorized law enforcement reclaimed civilization, block by block, though at a higher cost due to initial disorganization on the home front. Next time disaster strikes, we must work together in solidarity, and avoid the perils of fear-driven vigilantism.
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Transcript 03
A video recording in bad quality, obviously from the webcam of a cheap notebook.
Farid: performing experiments on the tied body of a twitching zombie, then sighs and takes off bloody gloves I need a smoke, I can’t keep doing this.
Gerhardt: Don’t, you abstained for nearly 10 years!
Farid: lights cigarette anyway I know, I know. But cutting up these zombies, trying to find a cure…we’re becoming Mengele’s heirs if we continue.
Gerhardt: We have to keep going. The cure will save thousands, maybe millions of lives. The ends justify the means.
Farid: takes drag of cigarette, exhales smoke I hope you’re right.
Gerhardt: examining a zombie specimen under microscope This is strange…look at this.
Farid: peers into microscope What am I seeing?
Gerhardt: The virus, it’s no longer spreading in this one. The human cells don’t mutate any more.
Farid: eyes widening Are you thinking…
Gerhardt: stands up abruptly, knocking over stool Eureka! We’ve found it, the cure!
Farid: laughs triumphantly and high-fives Gerhardt All the work, the disgusting experiments, finally paid off! We did it! takes another drag of cigarette, smiling slyly It is better to ask for forgiveness than for permission, what do you say?
Gerhardt: We’ll be remembered as the scientists who ended the zombie plague. That’s all that matters.
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Transcript 07
[John de Vries reporting in front of court house, with cuts to prisoners in orange outfits locked into glass cubes]
Justice has finally been served against the violent vigilantism that plagued America’s fight against the undead. Yesterday, a federal court convicted members of the notorious “Reaper Brigade” on charges of murder, assault, racketeering, and unlawful seizure of property.
This militia group rose to prominence in the early days of the zombie outbreak, when they took over the city of Red Oak and declared martial law. Brandishing weapons and improvised uniforms, they ruthlessly patrolled streets for both zombies and “law-breakers.” Their harsh brand of order was enforced through coercion and public executions.
As the Reaper Brigade’s territory grew, so did their abuses of power. They detained citizens without cause, ransacked homes for supplies, and killed dozens accused of hiding zombie bites or failing to comply with their decrees. Residents lived in fear as ruthless brigands posing as protectors.
When military forces moved to retake Red Oak, the militia violently resisted. They attacked troops and convoys, hampering zombie eradication efforts across the region. Even after their ousting, the Reapers continued guerrilla strikes and terror tactics. They left a trail of bodies, living and undead alike.
Yesterday’s landmark convictions provide justice for the Reaper Brigade’s victims, though it comes too late for the hundreds killed by their hands. The court sentenced the militia’s leadership to death for their war crimes, with lesser figures receiving life in prison. Authorities also seized the group’s stockpiles of ill-gotten resources.
While independent militias sought to aid the zombie war effort, the Reaper Brigade case stands as a stark warning of the havoc caused by unchecked vigilantism. As we rebuild our country, we must reject so-called protectors who exploit crisis for power. Their actions in the name of survival shook the foundations of our civilization when it was most fragile. This time, we ensured the rule of legitimate law for a secure future.
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Transcript 08
[Excerpt from ‘CBS Evening News’, recorded and reported at site by Catherine Blinken]
In the wake of tragedy, a heart-warming act of compassion has divided public opinion. Maryanne Callow, a widowed farmer in Iowa, has taken into her home over a dozen children orphaned by the zombie outbreak. While many praise her generosity, others argue the war’s survivors must fend for themselves.
Maryanne lost her husband Jonas to a zombie attack while trying to protect their town. She herself narrowly survived, escaping the horde that descended upon her farmhouse. In the aftermath, with no family left, Maryanne found purpose in sheltering those who suffered similar fates.
Having converted her barn into a makeshift dormitory, she spends her days tending fields and caring for the children. Though money is scarce, she generously shares what little food and milk her cows provide. Moved by selfless care from a total stranger, the orphans have embraced Maryanne as a surrogate mother.
Many in the community call Maryanne a saint taking on such a burden amidst her own grief. Her charity has inspired donations from Neighbors, grateful for her compassion. “She gave those kids a home when nobody else could,” said local teacher Alice Huang.
However, not all reactions have been supportive. Some argue that with resources still scarce, individuals should provide for themselves and their own families first. They call Maryanne’s actions foolhardy.
Outspoken rancher Wade Forrester criticized what he called “misplaced charity that enables the weak.” He argued that taking in strangers’ children may breed dependency in turbulent times.
Others have even crueller words for Maryanne, believing she harbours the orphans only for the extra farm hands. “The woman just wants free labour,” claimed Randy Knox, whose own sons work his fields.
Maryanne pays no mind to the critics. “I have enough love for every child,” she said, “And enough room in my heart and home, if others will not provide it.” Her selfless devotion continues to nurture youths scarred by unimaginable horrors, giving them hope for the future.
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Transcript 09
[Demonetised YouTube Video by notorious right wing conspiracy theorist Rush Sharapova]
The Official Story is a Lie! New Evidence Shows Zombie Outbreak Was Man-Made!
The government wants you to think the zombie epidemic was a freak natural occurrence – some mutated rabies strain or a virus that jumped species. But the truth is far more sinister.
New evidence reveals the undead pandemic was intentionally engineered and unleashed upon the public! This was no accident – it was a deliberate act of mass murder by power-hungry elites.
I have obtained secret documents that expose a covert CIA program called “Project Lazarus.” For years they worked to develop weaponized diseases at a remote base in the Nevada desert. Their goal? To create infectious super-soldiers that could be controlled while unleashing chaos on enemies.
But the Frankenstein-like experiments got out of hand. An experimental zombie virus mutated into an uncontrollable plague. Rather than own up to their crimes, the CIA purposely released the contagion in major cities to cover their tracks. Their disregard for human life is staggering!
Meanwhile, the puppet President maintains his charade, pretending to “fight the outbreak” while enforcing martial law. But his tyrannical lockdowns have nothing to do with public safety or containment. It’s only an excuse to increase surveillance, confiscate guns, and destroy civil liberties!
Who benefits most from this manufactured crisis? The New World Order, of course! It was a plot to cripple and subjugate the nation through fear. Now the globalists can reshape society to their twisted agenda with minimal resistance.
As you can all understand I can not disclose my proof as it would put my valuable life into danger but trust me, I know what I am doing!
Wake up, America! We have been betrayed by our own government – they are the true enemy. The corporate media continues the cover-up, but here at Truth Bearer Network, we won’t rest until the guilty are exposed. The masses deserve to know how this evil was inflicted upon them. We must rise up against the liars and killers who orchestrated the zombie holocaust!
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Transcript 10
[Excerpt from an ARMA3 discord channel]
PV2 Cheese: Did you see the latest conspiracy theory saying the government manufactured the zombie virus?
Specialist Pumpkin-Pie: Oh yeah, because the government is always cooking up bioweapons that conveniently get released on the public!
PV2 Cheese: Exactly! I’m sure they planned for the zombies to devour taxpayers and cripple the economy. That’s governance 101.
Specialist Pumpkin-Pie: Of course! The lizard overlords in the CIA obviously wanted society to collapse so they could control the survivors. Duh!
PV2 Cheese: It all makes perfect sense if you don’t think about it at all! No way it could just be a freak natural outbreak. That would be too plausible.
Specialist Pumpkin-Pie: Natural origin? Boring! It must be a sinister plot to take away our guns and freedoms under cover of martial law.
PV2 Cheese: Yeah, instigating the zombie apocalypse is definitely the most reasonable path to gun control and public obedience. Flawless logic.
Specialist Pumpkin-Pie: The government is famous for releasing dangerous diseases against their own people! Happens every Tuesday.
PV2 Cheese: Exactly, unleashing uncontrollable zombies is Political Science 101. I don’t know why we’re even questioning this, the truth is so obvious!
Specialist Pumpkin-Pie: Of course! I can’t believe we ever doubted that the pandemic was engineered by shadowy forces to advance their evil agenda. Silly us!
PV2 Cheese: Yep, next time an unexplained disaster happens, we’ll know right away it’s a covert attack to expand the lizard people’s power. Case closed!
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Transcript 11
[Transcript from a Baltic telegram chat]
Can Deposit: Ugh, I’m so tired of the zombie apocalypse.
Skywalker1996: Tell me about it. I’m dead on my feet over here.
Can Deposit: The zombies keep barging in unannounced. So inconsiderate.
Skywalker1996: I know, they never RSVP! A little notice would be nice before they come over trying to eat our brains.
Can Deposit: How’s your day going?
Skywalker1996: Oh you know, just casually getting attacked by the undead. Hbu?
Can Deposit: Same old, same old. Dodging zombies, boarding up windows, running out of avocado toast.
Skywalker1996: Ugh I miss avocado toast so much! Do you think the zombies would wait while I quickly make some?
Can Deposit: Doubtful. The only thing on their minds is devouring human flesh. No patience for brunch.
Skywalker1996: Rude! I bet if they just tried avocado toast they’d give up this whole brain eating thing.
Can Deposit: Worth a shot! Let’s lure them in with artisanal toast and see what happens.
Skywalker1996: Omg please make that the next movie plot. Avocado Toast Zombie Whisperer. I’d watch it.
Can Deposit: Ha-ha deal. We’ll get Brad Pitt on board and make millions!
Skywalker1996 [last online 14 days ago]
Can Deposit: Dude, you are still alive?
[…nothing…]
Can Deposit: Well, shit…
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Transcript 12
Anti-Vax: I’m telling you, I’m not putting that vaccine in my body! There’s a chance it could turn me into a zombie. I read online that it has a 1 in 1 million chance of causing zombification.
Brother: You’re being ridiculous. That rumour has been debunked. There have been over 2 billion doses given worldwide with no issues.
Anti-Vax: Big Pharma is covering it up. They don’t want to admit their mistakes. I’m not taking that risk.
Brother: You’re already at risk! The zombie virus is already inside everyone. The vaccine just prepares your immune system to fight it off. If you don’t get vaccinated, you’ll likely turn into a zombie within 6 months anyway.
Anti-Vax: That’s just a scare tactic. I feel fine, I’m not going to become a zombie.
Brother: You might feel fine now, but the virus has a long incubation period. By the time you show symptoms, it’ll be too late. The vaccine is the only way to prevent people from turning once the virus becomes active.
Anti-Vax: You’re believing all the media hype. I don’t trust those so-called “experts.” I’ll take my chances without the vaccine.
Brother: This isn’t about beliefs or opinions. It’s about facts and science. The researchers have shown that the vaccine is safe and effective at stopping this virus. You’re putting your life at risk by not getting vaccinated.
Anti-Vax: I’m not going to change my mind. I won’t be turning into a mindless zombie for Big Pharma! This is about freedom and personal choice.
Brother: sigh Okay, it’s your funeral. But don’t make Mum cry when you’re walking around eating people’s brains in a few months.
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Transcript 01
This transcript is approved for public use.
This transcript summarizes the analysis and recommendations of the German Council of Economic Experts, colloquial known as the “Five Sages”, regarding the current status of the zombie outbreak and its implications for Germany and our European and international allies.
As you know, three months ago this country and the world faced an unprecedented crisis as a sudden, aggressive zombie plague erupted across the globe. Within weeks, much of humanity was overrun by relentless hordes of infected zombies. Governments were overwhelmed trying to contain the outbreak as zombies smashed through defences and overran cities. Society itself teetered on the brink of collapse.
Fortunately, NATO and the EU had already played out such disasters in simulation games. The four-year ‘Rise of the Dead’ war game in cooperation with the Vienna Military University proved to be extremely helpful in acting quickly and decisively.
Here in Germany we managed to withstand the initial zombie onslaught, despite being completely surprised and unprepared for such an unconventional attack. Thanks to our full disclose policy the public at first reacted with reluctance and disbelief, but quickly adopted and supported the often drastic measures. Our police and health authorities effectively took initial countermeasures, highly trained and disciplined, our forces held the line through the first days and held back the zombie hordes through courage, innovation and self-sacrifice when defeat seemed imminent.
But only the clearance of the military to operate within our own borders and the permission to neutralize infected citizens allowed us to get the initiative again. Bundeswehr Operations Command (EinsFüKdoBw) Potsdam had to evacuate towards camp Beelitz and re-established contact with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) shortly after. The spearhead force of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) as well as the Initial Follow On Forces Group (IFFG) reacted with outstanding performance but lack of material and disruption in transport slowed the deployment of the Response Forces Pool (RFP) to a crawl. In total, less than 120,000 of 300,000 NATO Response Force (NRF) ground troops were operational, spread across much of Europe. From these around 23.000 were in position to support local police. In addition (EinsFüKdoBw) managed to rally 76 additional local companies but isolated from higher command structures and plagued by lacklustre supply and equipment. These often formed ad hoc structures with reservists, civilian gun shops, shooting ranges, rescue services, forming makeshift battalions.
In hindsight we must point out the support of local businesses and municipal services in the relocation of EinsFüKdoBw with civilian vehicles. This saved precious hours and saved thousands of lives.
Our call for volunteers did not yield the desired forces, so the government declared a national state of emergency and conscripted citizens to maintain public order, health and basic services. This made it possible for the police, military, reservists and volunteer corps to focus on capture, hold and control operations.
As these actions included several formal violation of the constitution, we strongly suggest an amnesty of the government by the parliament through a legislative bill due to apocalyptic circumstances. Another problem is the use of infected victims for medical experiments. Although it is controversial if these are still sentient human beings, we must urgently advise a review, also in view of similar experiments in our shameful Nazi past.
Casualties were high, but Germany fared better than many allies who descended into chaos, especially nations already dealing with disorder or conflict. Desperate survivors fled to bordering countries perceived as safe, often bringing the same plague with them they tried to run from. This placed intense pressure on Germany to sealing borders, despite humanitarian concerns. Again, the numerous dead from denying refuge must be reviewed in the near future.
Things looked grim as SHAPE lost contact to CENTCOM. The United States, the most important ally of the European Union, lost the chain of command for a couple of days as internal vigilantism unleashed unexpected chaos among US citizens. Thankfully cool heads prevailed and restructured command and troops and made contact to SHAPE after nine days again.
Now, three months later, the zombie outbreak appears contained here and across most of Europe, thanks to the bravery and persistence of our forces. Pockets of zombie resistance persist, but 98% of infected humans are estimated neutralized. Vigilance remains necessary, but Europe seems to have survived humanity’s greatest existential trial since the Second World War.
For Germany in particular, we judge the zombie crisis to be sufficiently managed at present for cautious stand-down of crisis emergency measures. Our borders can soon partially reopen to allow controlled refugee processing and essential trade. Domestic security restrictions can phase to lower alert levels as well. The nation must transition focus to economic, political and societal recovery.
Internationally, Europe must also now shift priorities from immediate zombie containment to addressing broader upheaval caused by the outbreak. Three priority areas are evident:
1. Strengthening European unity and cohesion after a crisis that sorely tested it.
2. Assisting fragile states elsewhere, especially in the developing world, whose collapse would further destabilize the global order.
3. Asserting Atlantic leadership during a power vacuum created by the breakdown of rules, cooperation and institutions.
Regarding European unity, scepticism toward EU institutions and fellow members undermined early coordinated response when it was needed most. Countries reflexively closed borders, hoarded resources, and pursued unilateral strategies that left allies feeling abandoned. We must learn from this failure and improve mechanisms for collective crisis response.
Germany should support this reform effort by calling for an emergency EU summit to develop legal frameworks for expedited joint-military operations, shared resource allocation, and centralized strategic decision-making during severe cross-border crises. The goal must be empowering collective institutions to make and enforce rules protecting the entire bloc, even over objections from individual members.
Secondly, state collapse in developing regions creates immense humanitarian tragedy and strategic risk. We must urgently provide aid and support to fragile states ravaged by the zombie onslaught and lacking resources for recovery. This includes deployment of military forces for security, public health assistance, and infrastructure reconstruction. Participation in these stabilization efforts will serve our values and national interests.
Looking beyond Europe, the global power vacuum is extremely concerning. As major powers focused internally, traditional geopolitical constraints evaporated. Conflict erupted in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa absent international mediation. Stockpiles of weapons and resources were raided by malicious opportunistic actors. Weak states fell, creating massive outbreaks of zombiefication. Several developing nations and most of their population must be considered completely lost.
Germany should press for emergency sessions of NATO, EU, and UN Security Council to coordinate restoring order. We must reassert our alliances and defend the principles of territorial sovereignty, human rights, and rule of law while adversaries attempt to impose authoritarian models and whole civilizations are literally consumed by Zombies. This will require collective security commitments between trusted allies.
In conclusion, Germany has gotten away with a black eye while surviving the zombie scourge. But new complex challenges have arisen from the ashes that require urgent attention. This briefing outlines recommendations on seizing this historic moment to strengthen European bonds, assist vulnerable allies, and reinforce the resilient democratic values that saved us from annihilation. With sufficient vision and leadership, Germany can help to rebuild international order and contain the dangers still lurking in shadowy corners, as we beat back the zombies from our cities and villages. We must stay vigilant, but hope remains in our hearts.
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Transcript 02
TOP SECRET/OPERATIONAL ORDER
To: All NATO Forces
From: NATO SHAPE Headquarters, Mons, Belgium
Subject: Operation “RECLAIM ANTWERPEN”
SITUATION:
Antwerpen has been overrun by large hordes of zombies. Critical infrastructure and supply lines through the port have been disrupted. NATO must retake Antwerpen to reopen this vital port and transportation hub.
Multi-national NATO forces are still recovering and reassessing personnel and equipment losses from earlier zombie engagements. Participating NATO countries have volunteered forces to retake Antwerpen as follows:
• Belgium: 1st Battalion Paracommando Brigade staging in Brussels
• France: 3rd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment staging in Lille
• France: Escadron de Chasse 2/30, staging in Colmar-Meyenheim
• France: 9th Battery, 40th Artillery Regiment, staging in Dunkerque
• Germany: 5th Battery, 131st Artillery Regiment staging in Aachen
• Germany: 291st Jäger Battalion staging in Eindhoven
• Netherlands: 11th Airmobile Brigade staging in Eindhoven
• US: 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Stryker Brigade staging in Chièvres Air Base
MISSION:
NATO will conduct offensive operations beginning on [RETRACTED] to retake Antwerpen from zombie forces.
EXECUTION:
Manoeuvre: Belgian forces will attack north seizing zombie-held areas around the port. Dutch forces will attack east to isolate the city. German forces will attack south to block potential zombie movements. US cavalry Regiment will provide QRF, targeting large zombie formations. French ground and air reserves are on standby.
Fire support: French and German artillery units will fire precision strikes against zombie strong-points. Naval gunfire from Royal Navy ships off the coast will provide additional fire support.
Protection: All forces will maintain disciplinary fire to avoid friendly casualties. US Stryker brigade will act as quick reaction force to counterattack zombie breakthroughs. Engineers will repair bridges and roads to maintain mobility.
Sustainment: Each country will provide national-level logistics support. Medical support will be coordinated by Belgian forces in Brussels.
COMMAND/SIGNAL: Headquarters SHAPE will command overall operation with national contingents retaining tactical control. Communications will utilize NATO classified channels.
Godspeed, soldiers.
Addendum 1:
Local civilian informants played a crucial role in scouting the area around Antwerpen prior to the military operation. By gathering intelligence on zombie movements and numbers, as well as identifying potential survivor holdouts, these brave informants provided critical insights that allowed forces to avoid dangerous areas and rescue trapped civilians. Their efforts scoping the battlefield proved invaluable.
Addendum 2:
A resourceful local farmer aided coalition forces using an ingeniously modified combined harvester. By outfitting the vehicle with a harvester header, the farmer was able to mow down scores of zombies with ease. His modified harvester enabled rapid clearance of hordes, paving the way for coalition troops to retake Antwerpen. The farmer’s clever innovation and bravery were key factors in the operation’s success and should be looked into by NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT). If I may say so, beware of farmers with tractors, they are subtle and quick to anger.
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Transcript 04
A video, most likely filmed from the perspective of a hidden camera attached to Putin’s FSB body guard.
Putin is sitting in his office in the Kremlin with Shoigu. Suddenly Putin turns to Shoigu with glassy, unfocused eyes.
Putin (zombie voice): I need brains. Must eat brains.
Putin lunges at Shoigu and bites into his head. Shoigu collapses to the ground.
Several Agents and Kremlin officials rush in.
Official 1 (scared): President Putin has become a zombie!
Official 2 (angry): This is an outrage! Putin can no longer lead Russia in this state.
FSB Agent (arrogant): How dare you criticize the President! He is still our supreme leader. You are under arrest!
Putin shambles around the room, blood dripping from his mouth.
Putin (zombie voice): I am leader of all zombies. Give me brains!
The officials argue about who should donate his brain next while Putin devours one after the other. When no one is left the FSB agent defects to the west and sells the recording to CNN.
The troll factories of St. Petersburg are trying to spin the story that Putin did not become a zombie, that this is a lie from the decadent West, that their beloved leader instead just wants to fully savour the minds of his people.
Meanwhile near Bakhmut, Zelenskyy is watching footage of the Kremlin scene on his phone.
Zelenskyy (ice cold, grim voice): I’m not even surprised.
Zelenskyy puts on his earbuds, listening to ‘Judas Priest Painkiller’, grabs a chainsaw and starts fighting off Russian zombies alongside Ash Williams, Alice Abernathy, Daryl Dixon, Tallahassee and Cherry Darling, defending the hills over Bakhmut.
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Transcript 05
Excerpt from r/jokes and r/ukraine:
Why did nobody realize Putin was a zombie? Because he had been dead inside for years.
Why did Putin’s speeches start sounding more disjointed and zombie-like?
Because he was trying to appeal to his undead base.
Why did Putin suddenly start wearing sunglasses all the time?
Because his eyes were now permanently bloodshot from all the brain-eating.
Why did Putin’s enemies stop calling him a dictator?
Because they thought he was now just a “dead-tator”.
Why did Putin get kicked out of the zombie club? Because he kept trying to annex their territories.
Why did Putin’s zombie followers start to lose faith in him?
Because he kept insisting on a “one brain, one vote” policy.
Why did Putin’s doctor never realize he was a zombie?
Because he always had a pulse…on his political opponents.
Why did Putin’s chef never realize Putin became a zombie?
Because he always has asked for his steak “rare and bloody”.
Why did Putin’s zombie meet with Zelenskyy? To ask if Ukraine had a brains-for-oil program.
Why did Putin’s zombie meet with Zelenskyy?
To suggest a new horror movie plot: “Zombie President vs. Comedian-in-Chief”.
Why did Putin’s zombie meet with Lukaschenka?
To discuss the possibility of a joint invasion of “Brainland”.
Why did Putin become a zombie?
Because he thought it would be a great way to “reanimate” his political career.
Why did Putin become a zombie?
Because he realized that he could finally eat his opponents’ brains legally.
Why did Putin become a zombie?
To prove that he’s not afraid to “sink his teeth” into the tough issues facing Russia.
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Transcript 13
The evening News from TaiwanTV with Yeh Chou!
China’s brave scientists are working day and night to find an antidote to the zombie virus that is threatening to overrun the mainland. Two million Chinese citizens turn into zombies every day, but China’s leaders refuse to use the proven German antidote.
According to government officials, the German solution developed by those arrogant long-noses would be a loss of face for China. Instead, Chinese scientists are experimenting with traditional herbal remedies and acupuncture to stop the zombie plague. So far there have been no reports of success.
Meanwhile here in Taiwan, we have rolled out a massive and efficient vaccination program using the German antidote. Thanks to well-organized distribution and lines that move quickly, Taiwanese citizens have showed their patriotism by lining up en masse to get the zombie shot.
Experts forecast that at this rapid pace, the entire Taiwanese population may be immune to the zombie virus within two months! Our economy has not suffered any major disruptions due to zombie outbreaks and civil unrest. Life goes on as normal here in Taiwan.
It seems China’s pride may cost them dearly as the zombie outbreak rages on unchecked. Perhaps they should swallow their national ego and get the proven vaccine before most of their citizens become the walking dead! Only time will tell if China’s ancient herbal cures can compete with modern science in the fight against this zombie apocalypse. Stay tuned to TaiwanTV for further humorous commentary on China’s noble but potentially disastrous zombie experiment!
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Transcript 14
COSMIC TOP SECRET/STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
To: NATO Council
From: NATO Military Committee
Subject: Strategic Overview of the world wide zombie outbreak
SITUATION:
The global zombie outbreak continues to spread but some regions have managed to contain the situation.
North America, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand have implemented successful defences through vaccination and military operations.
Japan and South Korea, with assistance from U.S. and Taiwanese forces, have pushed back large numbers of North Korean zombies apparently deployed deliberately by the Kim regime.
Columbia remains the last organized holdout in South America withstanding zombie hordes from the southern parts of the continent with support incoming from Canada, Mexico and the US by the hour.
Africa has been completely overrun, with zombie numbers in the hundreds of millions ravaging the continent. EU and Arab coalition forces have established strongholds at the narrow land bridge to the Arabian subcontinent.
The situation in Asia is deteriorating rapidly. Only pockets of resistance remain as zombie numbers climb.
Ukraine, Belarus, and the Kaliningrad region have joined the NATO council and are helping Russian separatist forces to defend St. Petersburg from millions of zombies moving from Central Asia toward NATO borders. Russian President Putin still appears to be in power in much of Russia, even though rumours suggest that he got some weird appetite while his health is visibly deteriorating.
Africa has experienced a total breakdown of civilization and must be considered a lost cause beyond any hope of recovery due to the sheer size of zombie populations.
The use of nuclear weapons is no longer rejected given the hundreds of millions of zombies posing an existential threat. Precision strategic strikes may be necessary to neutralize zombie hordes in key locations.
In summary, the global situation remains dire. While some regions have stabilized through vaccination and military force, zombie numbers continue to climb in Parts of Asia, most of South America and Africa. Containment will require an international coalition effort utilizing all means necessary.
While some progress has been made containing the initial zombie outbreak, we must recognize this crisis is far from over and likely to escalate further in the coming months. We have only a limited time to prepare for the worst.
MISSION:
We demand a massive increase in wartime industrial production to supply our military forces. Makeshift militias must be incorporated into regular support units and mandatory conscription of all able-bodied adults up to two years is strongly recommended.
A coordinated international effort must urgently ramp up scientific research and technology development to fight the zombie virus at its source. This includes more effective vaccines, antiviral treatments, and detection methods.
The construction of additional crematoriums and disposal facilities is critical to destroy the bodies of neutralized zombies and eliminate the risk of further infection.
No country has been spared from this plague. We have already suffered millions of casualties worldwide:
• No reliable Numbers for China and Russia due to complete news blackout.
• At least one billion dead in Africa, possibly a complete extinction event.
• 300 million dead in Asia, possibly much higher, large pocket resistance holding out
• 100 million dead in South America, possibly much higher, disorganized resistance holding out
• 45 million dead in North America
• 35 million dead in Europa outside Russia
• less than 100,000 dead in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan.
These numbers will continue to climb exponentially without drastic and coordinated global action. We are in a race against time. Nations must come together, putting aside differences, to mount a full scale war effort against the zombie horde threatening to consume humanity.
We at NATO pledge to work with all allies willing to do whatever is necessary to defend life and civilization itself. The hardest days lie ahead, but with unity of purpose and relentless resolve, we can prevail.
Now is the time for mankind to look danger in the eye, stand as one, and fight for our very survival as a species. The alternative is too horrific to contemplate. The fate of humanity rests upon our collective response in the coming months. We must rise to this challenge with courage, conviction and unrelenting will.
EXECUTION:
• Coordinate shipments of industrial materials and supplies between member nations to avoid bottlenecks and shortages. Joint Support Enabling Command (JSEC) can identify which countries have surplus production capacity of key materials and match them with countries that need those materials.
• Provide funding and incentives for businesses to rapidly expand production lines for critical military equipment like armoured vehicles, body armour, weapons, ammunition, communication devices, and medical supplies. Allied Command Acquisition (ACA) can identify which companies have the ability to scale up fastest and prioritize contracts.
• National temporarily relax regulations around work hours, shift lengths, and hiring to allow businesses to operate at maximum output. The pro-Western allies can also coordinate the sharing of skilled labour between countries.
• Invest in automation and modernization of production facilities to maximize output. The allies can share and optimize research and development funds to provide grants for businesses to upgrade factories and incorporate things like robotics and 3D printing.
• Provide grants and funding for scientific research related to understanding and combating the zombie virus. This includes research into the virus’s origin, spread, genetic makeup, and potential cures or treatments. The WHO can coordinate a consortium of scientists and researchers from member nations.
• Organize collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, biotech startups, government research agencies and universities to accelerate development of antiviral drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests. The WHO can facilitate sharing of data, resources and intellectual property.
• Construct new research laboratories, provide additional funding and expedite approvals/permits for research projects with potential to combat the outbreak. The WHO leadership must make combating the virus the top scientific priority.
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The sweltering African sun beat down unforgivingly as Kudzo and Akosua walked, hand in hand, along the dusty road. Kudzo looked at Akosua with a smile as they spotted the border to the Arabian Peninsula, the towering fortifications already visible in the distance, a feeling of hope in the air.
Akosua returned the smile but suddenly she caught a glims of movement!
“Kudzo, over there!”
Dozens of rotting, cadaverous figures were staggering behind them, flesh hanging in decaying tatters from their bones.
“Run for your life!” Kudzo cried as the young couple took flight towards the towering fortifications in the distance.
As they fled, the horde of zombies grew inevitably, becoming hundreds, then thousands, maybe millions, filling the horizon like a swarm of pestilence liquid flesh. Akosua was already exhausted from the arduous journey, close to breaking down, dragged along by Kudzo.
Reaching the fortress walls, they begged the soldiers above to let them in, the horde closing in fast. For precious seconds nothing happened, most soldiers just turned away, avoiding their pledge. But finally an officer saw their youth and ordered for the gates to be opened, violating standing orders.
Only a moment before the couple was overrun by the rotten horde the soldiers unleashed a storm of bullets from their fortifications, cutting down masses of zombies. Yet more kept coming, an endless tide of corruption.
Kudzo and Akosua slipped through the gates as a few zombies followed, bringing Kudzo to fall, biting into his flesh as Akosua screamed a cry of anguish that rent the very heavens.
Quickly some soldiers rushed over and slaughtered the zombies with knifes and bayonets while the gates swung shut, sealing out damnation.
A summoned medic gazed upon Kudzo’s ravaged body, while tears like crystal raindrops streamed down Akosua’s cheeks. “He’ll become one of them!” she sobbed broken-heartedly.
The medic applied several injections at the bleeding Kudzo, tended his wounds.
“We know how to handle this. We got the meds and a field hospital not far from here. And he is a tough fighter."
Meanwhile, the battle outside escalated, the sound of guns atop the wall became a never-ending storm of din. But when it suddenly stopped everybody knew the worst was yet to come, an alarm siren wailed its doleful song.
“Protective nuclear strike!” the medic screamed! Suddenly everybody began running, the soldiers jumped from the wall, hurried and fumbled into bunkers and trenches.
The medic pulled Kudzo and Akosua into an crudely dug underground cave as the ground trembled from nuclear hate just outside the wall, the bright light shadowing over the wall into the sky over-shining the very sun, shattering their world.
After what seemed like eternity, the shaking subsided. The medic forced a grin. “Sorry about the little nuclear war outside. I’m Rajab. And you?”
Akosua began to weep bitter tears anew. “I’m Akosua. This is Kudzo. Are there other survivors?”
Rajab smile faded. He gazed sorrowfully at Kudzo’s wounds then at Akosua’s tear-stained face. “I’m sorry,” he said softly. “You were the only ones for weeks and what came in your wake robs me of all hope. I wish there was more I could do to ease your mind. But at least you are alive. And by Allah the Almighty, I will give my best to keep your friend alive too.”
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Six years later. John Stilton sits outside his little wooden hut in the middle of nowhere, enjoying a little moon shine from a plastic bottle.
“Look at that… haven’t seen any Stinker for two years…” he mumbled as a pale creatures stumbled aimlessly towards him. He pulled his 45er out of his holster and took aim.
“Hold it John!” the spindly creature wailed “It is me, Bob Fraser. Did we win?”
John held the gun upwards and secured it, not believing his own eyes for a moment.
“What do you mean with ‘did we win’? Have you been living under a rock? Where have you been all these years?”
Bob falls into the chair next to John. John nonchalantly offers him the plastic bottle with the moon shine. Bob took a big swig, he found words again.
“I have been hiding after Chicago fell. I had a bunker and I had guns and food and shit… I ran out of food a week ago. What happened? Did the government collapse? Who is ruling the world now? What happened?”
John looked angry a Bob.
“You hid in a fucking hole and let others do the dirty work? Fuck you Bob. You are an asshole. We others stood together, we stood tall. We fought, we bleed, we suffered. But we prevailed! Nothing collapsed. It was the very foundations our ancestors build which kept us afloat. It was our allies sharing their wisdom, It was brave men and woman defending the weak. Together.”
John turned to Bob, glared at the dull pale creature next to him, the creature which looked more like a zombie than a breathing human.
“BOB WE FUCKING WON AFTER TWO YEARS. And you fucking hid in a dirty little hole shitting your pants for another four years. You are a spineless idiot.”
Bob remained silent. Took another swig from the bottle and nodded.
“How has live been for you?” wondered Bob.
“Been stationed at Columbia for half a year. Shooting Stinkers for a while, taking care of survivors. Later my Battalion moved down the south coast, supplying resistance pockets, down to Tierra del Fuego. A beautiful wild land. Met my future son-in-law down there. He he joined us, we became good friends, after we were done south he stood at my house for half a year, getting his feet back on the ground. He wooed my daughter, returned to Tierra del Fuego, started a new life with my daughter down there. He still shots Stinkers from time to time but his cattle farm is doing well. A very solitude life though, not many survived in the South.”
“How bad was it?”
“Billions. Billions dead. Africa has been practically sterilized and is resettled by Arabs and Europeans. The European Union is now claiming a third of Africa and a third of Russia. South America has still millions of Zombies hidden in the Amazonas, no one dares to venture there. Half of the population dead, no nation structures existing any more, lots of settlers pouring in from North- and Middle-America, claiming the empty lands and declaring new nations. Central Asia, Russia, most of China, half of India gone. The Europeans and Chinese nearly went nuclear about the Siberian oil fields. In the end some Russian warlords had stolen enough nukes to be taken serious and claimed Siberia and gathered around 500.000 remaining Russkis around them.
The rest of the territory is free to grab for the first settlers. Most interestingly even Chinese settlers align to the EU. Not much love for a Chinese government refusing to use a perfectly good vaccine for stupid reasons. Oh, and the US put up some military outposts and claims around Kamchatka. No one wants to live there but better have and not need than need and not have. All in all the death toll was brutal. But now… so many opportunities. I mean a third of the world is now free to grab. Most tyrants and oligarchs collapsed. Whatever is left nowadays are the hardcore die-hard who know the value of having a trusted mate protecting your back. The economy is bustling, there are good jobs everywhere.”
“But you are staying here in the Rockies?”
“Guess so. I am 65. I’ll just enjoy my last days with good booze and fresh game in the wonderful Rockies. How about you?”
“Is my farm still around?”
“Nope. You have been considered dead and it was torn down. But I guess if you go south you will easily find an abandoned Hacienda somewhere in Argentine. You are still young enough to start anew. Are you 50? 51? How about marrying again?”
“Something like that. Too bad I wasted so much time hiding in a hole.”
“Bob?”
“Yes?”
“I am happy you are still alive, mate.”
Authors notes
These texts resulted from a discussion with a misanthropic prepper (“when the apocalypse comes I hide in my basement with my gun and tons of canned food”) and a writing prompt I came over a couple of weeks before. I don’t claim it is something special, I just did it because I was in the mood.
I used the topic to experiment with AI-supported writing. Either I let AI improve my texts or I gave the AI very long and elaborated prompts to generate the text. That way I wanted to test how I could use different writing styles. Still around 50% of the text is hand made or heavily edited AI content. As may be obvious I also used different models and infrastructure prompts. To my surprise the list of Putin jokes is 100% ChatGPT and still funny.
I could have done it without ChatGPT but it would have taken a lot longer and it allowed me to try out LOTS OF different aspects, locations, writing styles, drama, humour, scientific analysis, military briefing, whatever… all in just four hours of writing. And it was an interesting experience, I might from now on always use AI at least for quality assurance.
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