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    Zombies in Afghanistan
    Zombies in Afghanistan
    Zombies in Afghanistan
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    Zombies in Afghanistan

    By Ross Payton

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    The outbreak of the undead in Afghanistan in 2007 shortly after a skirmish between the U.S. Army and the Taliban caused an international outcry. A village with a secret became the latest battlefield in the War on Terror. No one could predict how that battle would transform the world.

    Some charged that the military deliberately weaponized zombies, a war crime. Others thought the Army didn't do enough to stop the outbreak. Rumors abound of the Taliban trying to make the undead into a new terrorist weapon. Today, hordes of the undead roam the region, threatening to destabilize every government in the region. You be the judge. Find out what really happened in this leaked interview with a eyewitness to the outbreak.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRoss Payton
    Release dateFeb 9, 2012
    ISBN9781466151277
    Zombies in Afghanistan
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    Ross Payton

    Ross Payton is a writer and podcaster. His first two books - Curriculum of Conspiracy and Road Trip - are tabletop RPG campaigns that satirize fantasy and horror clichés. He has directed a horror comedy movie, Motor Home From Hell, about an RV driven by a demon. His podcast, Role Playing Public Radio, discusses tabletop gaming and pop culture issues and attracts listeners from around the world. Ross lives in Springfield, Missouri, a relatively zombie-free area.

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      Zombies in Afghanistan - Ross Payton

      Zombies in Afghanistan

      By Ross Payton

      Copyright 2012 Ross Payton. All Rights Reserved.

      Cover Illustration by Ean Moody.

      Published by Ross Payton at Smashwords.

      REPORT OF INITIAL INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS

      ON UNDEAD OUTBREAK IN AFGHANISTAN, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

      PRELIMINARY DRAFT

      Background

      On September 19, 2007, Irden, a remote village in the northwest part of Afghanistan, became ground zero for an outbreak of an unknown number of Domesticated Zombies (scientific name Mortifera immortalis servus). The incident occurred shortly after an engagement between the US Army and the Taliban, which complicated attempts at containing the undead. These zombies, which are normally not aggressive, had gone feral. They are now indistinguishable from the Common Gray Shambler (Mortifera immortalis romeroi) and attack all humans on sight.

      Multiple hordes of zombies now roam the region, threatening many smaller settlements and tribes. Refugees have fled to Pakistan and other parts of Afghanistan, further disrupting the region. Flare-ups of the undead are not entirely unknown in unstable environments, but some conspiracy theorists have claimed that the US military unleashed the zombies intentionally, even though deploying them in combat is illegal. Due to the remoteness of the region and the containment operation, there has been no media coverage at Irden.

      Personal note from the lead investigator:

      As per your request, I have sent you an early draft of the investigation into Irden. You should be familiar with most of the material except one interview that was just transcribed. The transcript is the testimony of Jacob Collins, a former aid worker stationed in Afghanistan. He was one of four civilians present at the Battle of Irden. I believe his testimony will answer all of the questions you posed to me earlier.

      Mr. Collins’ account of the events of 19 September 2007 contradicts the official version of the battle and aftermath. Certain elements of his story have been corroborated but others cannot be verified. I believe he is a credible witness. If his story were to get out, it would be extremely damaging. We cannot let this become public.

      Collins has already signed a non-disclosure agreement and from what I can tell, just wants to put this behind him. The psych report isn’t done yet but I’ve been told he suffers from post-traumatic stress. We don’t have to worry about him going to the press.

      BEGIN TRANSCRIPT

      INTERVIEWER: Why were you in Afghanistan in the first place?

      JACOB: I was an aid worker. Wanted to help people. Didn’t want to join the army, though.

      INTERVIEWER: What happened when you got to the village?

      JACOB: We went with the army to distribute aid and assess the needs for Irden, figure out what they needed help with the most. Some villages got medicine,

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