After tinkering with a walkie-talkie you scavenge amidst a zombie apocalypse, by pure luck you reach another survivor through a channel, but they don’t want to be found. (~1000 words)

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FADE IN

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INT. UNDISCLOSED SAFE HOUSE- LATE AFTERNOON.

The listener fiddles with the walkie-talkie they recently found, clicking the buttons to see if they can connect to other survivors. Suddenly, they hear a voice from one of the channels.

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SURVIVOR

Hello? Hello?! I hear you! Can you hear me?

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SURVIVOR

Yes, I’m right here! I read you loud and clear!

(chuckling in disbelief)

Oh my god, I can’t believe it.

(normal)

What’s your name?

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SURVIVOR

It’s nice to meet you, my name is –insert name-. I just can’t believe it. Not only did both of us somehow manage to find these walkie-talkies with some battery, but this also means we aren’t that far from each other.

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SURVIVOR

N-no, it’s alright. Don’t come looking for me. I… just got caught up in a swarm of those things and barely made it out to a rooftop. You shouldn’t put yourself in danger. Are you alone?

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SURVIVOR

I see, so you’re basically holding down the fort before they come back? That’s good to hear. I’m… on my own. I lived in an apartment a good distance away from my family, so I was trying to find my way back to them–

(in shock from pain)

Agh!

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SURVIVOR

I’m fine… I… heh, I didn’t even manage to make it through the first week of an apocalypse without getting bitten.

(playfully sighing)

All of those “how to survive a zombie apocalypse” tutorials or apocalypse video games don’t exactly make up for my lack of physical competency.

(normal)

So, please just stay where you are, and if you don’t mind… can you stay on the walkie-talkie with me?

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SURVIVOR

Thank you. And I got bit a few minutes ago, during that swarm I mentioned. Just when I thought I was in the clear and so close to slamming them all behind a door, one managed to take a gnarly chomp on my hand. I tried to bandage it at least, but I can already see the dark veins and now it's starting to hurt a lot…

(chirpy)

The view out here is really neat though, and I actually snagged my favorite bag of chips from a gas station nearby, so I’m just vibing.

(normal)

But enough about me, how’s your day been?

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SURVIVOR

(chuckling)

Sorry, sorry! Kind of a stupid question.

(normal)

Maybe we can ask each other some ice-breaker questions. You know, the agonizing ones we would do in school on the first day of classes? Ahem, so, what’s your favorite color?

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SURVIVOR

Nice, nice. Mine’s -insert color-. Hmm… if you could travel anywhere, before the apocalypse, where would you go and why?

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SURVIVOR

Ah, good choice. I think I’d be down to go anywhere for street food. You can eat more for way cheaper and I don’t know, it feels closer to the culture in a way rather than only eating in big restaurants. There are so many foods I wanna try, especially those canned cake vending machines in Japan.

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SURVIVOR

(chuckling)

Yup, those exist!

(normal)

I’d go just for that. Okay, here’s everyone’s favorite question.

(super professional)

Where do you see yourself ten years in the future?

(normal)

If the zombie apocalypse didn't exist, I mean.

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SURVIVOR

I see, that’s nice to hear. I think whatever you wanted to do, you were going to achieve it. I can tell you’re a really great person, even if we’ve only been talking for a bit. I wouldn’t be able to be so positive about my situation unless I have someone like you to bounce off of.

(weakly chuckling)

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared…

(optimistic)

Even in this whole zombie thing, I’m sure your energy and determination will be just the thing to pull you through.

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SURVIVOR

(chuckling)

See? And you’re really sweet.

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They open their bag of chips and eat a couple.

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SURVIVOR

Damn, these are just as good as I remember. You’ve got to try them if you see ‘em. Let’s see, they’re called…

(pause)

My vision is kind of blurry at the moment, sorry about that. Well, it’s a red bag with a huge yellow strip. I had these a lot as a kid, they’re kind of like puffs with spice and lime. Definitely worth a try if you spot them. Glad I didn’t lose my sense of taste because of the stupid virus.

(in excruciating pain)

ARGH!

(out of breath)

Damn, that one was worse than last time.

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SURVIVOR

I’m alright, I’m alright I- hmm, actually…

(super overdramatic)

The only way- to ease this pain- is if you, you… tell me your most embarrassing story. The most excruciatingly embarrassing memory that keeps you awake at four AM. Only then…

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SURVIVOR

(laughing)

Oh come onnnnn! Please?

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SURVIVOR

Yay! You know I’ve got my snacks ready. Now spill.

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The listener goes into heavy detail about their most embarrassing moment, the survivor giving a small “mhmm” and “no way” every now and then. When they’re finished, the survivor pummels into laughter.

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SURVIVOR

(catching their breath)

That’s pretty great. I mean, it’s horrible, but thank you for sharing.

(normal, softly)

I guess that means we’re officially friends now, right? I’m glad. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to anyone that wasn’t groaning or trying to eat me. This is really nice.

(pause)

The sun is setting now and it’s making the sky all pink with some blue clouds. I know if things were how they used to be, I’d be trying to take pictures of it with my phone.

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The two enjoy a comfortable moment of silence together.

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SURVIVOR

Hey, when I found the walkie-talkie… I… there’s no other way to put this… I also found a gun. I think I figured out how to use it. Walking off this rooftop won’t do the trick.

(weak chuckle)

And it’d be a bad first impression if I met you as a zombie.

(normal, growing shaky)

But I won’t let that happen. I wish I could do more. Go out heroically or something like in the movies, or have found and made sure my family is alright, or maybe have even met you in person.

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SURVIVOR

You’re right, I shouldn’t be thinking like that. I’m sure they’re fine, I just know it, and right now… I feel okay.

(pause, softly)

Thank you for talking to me. I want you to know that I really had the best time with you. I’m so grateful to have had this moment.

(optimistic)

Good luck out there, not that you’ll need it. You’ve got this, friend!

(hesitant)

Goodbye.

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Their conversation ends and after a few moments, the echo of a gunshot can be heard off in the distance.

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FADE OUT

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