Orphans (Evans)

Follow the desperate journey of a scientist who will stop at nothing to save the woman he loves from a disease that is slowly consuming her body. But his actions have unintended consequences that plunge the world into a bloody and chaotic apocalypse, where the living are outnumbered by the ravenous, superhuman zombies that roam the streets. In this toxic new world, no one is safe. The scientist's only son must navigate this character-driven hell, facing unimaginable challenges as he fights for survival in a world where death lurks around every corner. Amid the chaos and destruction, the son must find a way to bring hope to the apocalyptic nightmare, but the odds are against him. With danger and betrayal at every turn, he must summon all his courage and strength to overcome the challenges that stand in his way. Can he survive in a world that has been turned upside down by the virus? Can he find a cure to stop the zombie apocalypse? The fate of humanity rests in his hands. Contains mature themes.

After the first wave of outbreaks and infection, the blood has not even had a chance to dry before Shaun and his friends are forced to disobey his father's wishes, to stay where they could be safe at the family's cabin and away from the unknowns of their new bloody apocalyptic world. The zombies are vicious and hungry and never satisfied. From their first trip into town the zombie apocalypse war begins, survival and taking care of each other is key. The search for the cure is America and the world's only hope. The government put out a plea for anyone that might know anything about the spread of death. The government very quickly figures out that Karen was patient zero at the hospital outbreak. They also find out that Frank Fox is the one responsible for developing the drug. None of them knowing about the backstabbing acts his assistant Rogers had done to him. While the government waits for help, the military sends in a team of Navy SEALs to try and speed up the process, hoping that they can find the research that they need. The soldiers find the apocalyptic world a bit more dangerous and chaotic than they had expected. Shaun and his friends run into the SEALs and together they embark on a battle to find the cure. Shaun has his own emotional issues to deal with, as he learns that his dad was the one responsible for it all. Contains mature themes.

The zombie apocalypse so far has been an unforgiving one, especially for the orphans where absolutely no one is safe and all who have survived have experienced loss. Each day is a gift, even if it feels like torture at times, like the alternative could be an easier choice. The entire group is dealing with emotions, new faces, all while trying to secure somewhere safe to live and against all odds keep the turned from killing those who are left. Contains mature themes.

Some would say that a little white lie doesn't hurt anything. In the orphans it is the catalyst that sends an already unstable world straight towards the brink of hell. The amount of loss that will come from decisions made will for some be life-changing and for the unfortunate will be life-ending. Contains mature themes.