The Ghost Strip/Necessary Arson
From Create Your Own Story
Right as you are about to enter the motel, John comes out. All three of you are horrified in expression. "So you have chosen to return mortals," a zombified John says. "I shall have pleasure killing you for the dark master." John then proceeds to attack you with the butcher's knife. Not taking any crap, you block it with your sledgehammer. "You really think your primitive device can defend you stupid mortals?" Martin says as he comes out preparing to attack Jeff. Putting up a large fight, you manage to knock John and Martin back into the room. Thinking fast, Jeff slams the door. "What do we do now?" Ashley asks. With a depressed look on your face, you know very well what the only option is. "Let's burn the damned thing," you say. "Now hold on, that'll kill both of them!" Jeff protests. "What other option do we have?" you respond. "John already tried to cure Martin and now he's one of them too!" Right as Jeff is about to give another protest, he relents. "Y'all are probably right. Let's burn this infernal rat trap." Placing wood near the door, you light it on fire with Jeff's lighter. The building starts burning. The fire then consumes nearly the entire area where the room is. Just then, John holding Martin jumps out the window. He runs over to you. Right as you're about to pull out your magnum and shoot him, he yells "STOP!!!" It's then that you notice John is no longer a zombie. His skin is very lively and his eyes have their iris and pupils back. "John!" you yell. "How the hell did you come back?" After breathing heavily for a few seconds John prepares to answer. "The last thing I remember is some dark figure with a hat on assisting Martin in restraining me to the bed, then hypnotizing me! After that, all I can remember is inhaling large amounts of smoke." "I'm sorry John, I should have checked on you before getting the van," you tell him. "No man," he protests. "You did the right thing. Those zombies could have come back and brainwashed us all." Jeff walks over to the both of you. "It's great to have you back partner," he says. Ashley crying tears of joy runs over and gives John a hug. "Alright everyone," John says. "Let's get into the van and head north." All five of you step into the van... well... four of you walk in while Martin is being hauled in due him being unconscious. John starts the ignition and drives the van north along the abandoned US 297. As soon as you reach Rainier Gap, your group goes back into the abandoned food mart and raids every single last salvageable food and drink item. Shortly afterwards, Jeff siphons more gasoline from the abandoned gas station and directs it into the van's gas tank. It is then that your group continues on their way north. While travelling towards Cascade Ridge, you see no sign of Arnold anywhere along the Ghost Strip. After about two hours, the van finally pulls into Cascade Ridge. You can see a two story home in the distance which appears to be in good shape. Feeling tired, you wonder what your next course of action will be.
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