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activity. It was spooky, even in the daylight.
    Just beyond what looked like a downtown area was a cluster of houses that made a small neighborhood. A small road connected the two. The residential area looked just as abandoned.
    “I dunno, that place looks kind of creepy.” Amber gave the town in the distance a suspicious look.
    It does look creepy. But there might be some food and somewhere safe to sleep. Plus there might be some people. I can get rid of the extra baggage, leave her with them and not feel guilty about it.
    “Doesn’t look like we got much of a choice,” Mack shifted from neutral to drive.
    Wydell only got bleaker as the minivan slowly approached. From down the road, Mack and Amber could spot the sun ravaged exteriors and boarded up buildings. There were only a couple of cars, abandoned and parked in front of structures that surely would have been considered condemned in any other town.
    All this place needs is some tumble weeds . Mack scanned the desolate town as they cautiously drove through. They passed a grocery store with broken windows, a hardware store that looked as if no one crossed its threshold in decades and what once might’ve been a one screen movie theater. But there were no people.
    Mack turned the wheel at the only curve on Wydell’s main street. Once on the other side, they saw the first buildings that looked as if they may harbor life. There was a restaurant. Across the street from that was a pristine chapel.
    The other half of the main street also bared gruesome signs of struggle. Streaks of blood went up and down the sidewalks. A burning body had to be driven around as it was in the middle of the street. Over the stench of burning human, Amber and Mack both smelled the distinct odor of death.
    “Like I said, this place is creepy,” commented Amber as she looked out the passenger side window, wide eyed.
    “We won’t be here for long. Let’s get some food and we can move on.” Mack had to fake bravery and confidence. Even he had no idea if Wydell was safe or not. It certainly didn’t look the part.
    Mack parked the van outside the restaurant called “Mama’s Place”. The small dining establishment appeared to be intact. It also looked just as deserted as the rest of Wydell.
    “This is a bad idea,” said Amber as she got out of the minivan. Before closing the door she retrieved her backpack.
    “It’ll be fine. Let’s just get in there and eat something.” Mack hoped it would be that easy.
    The little bell on the front door dinged as Mack opened the door with the barrel of his double barrel shotgun. He peeked through the crack, into the restaurant. There was no one there. At least he didn’t see anybody. So he used his freehand to open the entrance up all the way.
    “It’s safe, c’mon.” Mack kept his shotgun at the ready as he surveyed Mama’s Place.
    One of the first things Mack noticed was that all the lights were on. Ceiling fans were spinning. And there was a single television propped up high in a corner. It was on. There was still power in Wydell.
    Inside, the décor of the restaurant was plain but pleasant. It was clear that whomever ran the business wasn’t rich. The walls were wallpapered with a pleasant and neutral floral design. There were about fourteen tables, each of them were wooden, surrounded by chairs made of the same. Simple white table cloths covered each tabletop.
    At the back of Mama’s Place was a wide window meant for finished orders. Waiters and waitresses would retrieve their customers’ orders and serve them. Through the window, Mack saw a kitchen.
    “I’m going to go fix something up,” said Mack as he lowered his shotgun and headed towards the kitchen.
    “I’m gonna go pee.” Amber made way for the bathrooms.
    Every surface in the kitchen was made of cold and shiny stainless steel. The morning sun shined through the couple of windows in the room, reflecting off the metal counters, shelves and appliances. Mack thought it was