This month has already been a lot better than the last few. My health concerns are getting better. I had surgery almost a month ago, but I’m healing nicely. Today was my follow-up with the surgeon, and I’m doing well. Thanks to everyone who has been sending me well wishes.
I’ve been working very hard this month on the new trade syste...
2025-08-11 23:51:07 +0000 UTC View PostMy artist is working on Parker and will soon be ready to create another character portrait for Safe Haven. Which character would you like to see next?
2025-08-09 14:01:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the initial sketch of Parker as he was seen when he is first introduced in Part 1. What are your thoughts? Do you have any suggestions to make him look more authentic?
For my visually impaired readers: The sketch shows Parker standing with his hands in his pockets. He wears a hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, a thick chain necklace, and dark sunglasses. His hair...
2025-08-09 13:28:09 +0000 UTC View PostI am adding new items to Part 4. Some of them can be obtained by trading with other groups while others can be found out in the world. Here are the new items so far.
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RANGED WEAPONS
PISTOL: Magnum Research BFR: Mod 15| ER: 75 |AMMO: .45-70 Government (River Dogs and Silverthorne Militia)
SHOTGUN: Benelli M3 Convertible: Mod: 17| ER: 50| AMMO: 12-gauge...
2025-08-07 00:31:04 +0000 UTC View PostWhile her back is turned, you grip your rifle and raise it, centering the sights on the back of her head. She rummages in the closet, hands shaking, then suddenly pulls a small pistol from behind a shoebox. She spins toward you, eyes wild, but you squeeze the trigger fir...
2025-08-04 23:47:34 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s late when your phone buzzes. A WhatsApp message arrives from Kenji, an old gaming friend from Japan you haven’t heard from in months.
The text is short. “Watch this.”
A video opens. The footage shows a hospital corridor in chaos. Security in hazmat suits are screaming in the background. A man bites into someone’s neck before being dragged away.
The screen freeze...
2025-08-03 18:55:30 +0000 UTC View PostIf you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.
8/3 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)
8/4 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (MC POV) scene 13. ($3+ tiers)
8/6 -- Content Sneak Peek ($3+ tiers)
8/9 -- Game updates (Free tier)
8/12 --...
2025-08-02 16:48:01 +0000 UTC View PostI am writing and coding the trading system that will go into Part 4. This will allow you to trade with other groups, such as the Silverthorne Militia, the River Dogs, and others.
I would like to incorporate some unique items that you can only get by trading with other groups. The five groups are as follows:
Southern Ute
Red Mamba Biker Club (Thelma's group) 2025-07-30 23:28:24 +0000 UTC View Post
continued from chapter 4 Morning of Wednesday, May 9, 2012 I woke up with Amber still asleep beside me. Her mouth hung open just enough to s
Morning of Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I woke up with Amber still asleep beside me. Her mouth hung open jus...
2025-07-29 00:08:19 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the link:
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As you know, I place achievements you can unlock when you make certain choices. How do you feel about them? Do you enjoy tracking down every achievement, or do you mostly ignore them? Are they a fun bonus, or just background noise?
Your feedback will help me decide how much I should focus on achievements in Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven and future projects.
2025-07-27 17:22:06 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the link:
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2025-07-24 19:29:18 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to my 93rd newsletter! This was another tough month. I had surgery on July 16 for the bleeding in my stomach. Everything turned out okay, but I’m still recuperating. I put in a lot of work before my surgery and am slowly getting back to writing.
With ZE:SH Part 4, it’s coming together nicely, but there’s still so much I want to add. Even though I will be doing a free update ...
2025-07-21 17:35:57 +0000 UTC View PostFor those of you interested in polyamorous relationships, here is a scene between the MC, Gina, and Monica.
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Gina glances at Monica, then at you. She pushes a strand of blond hair behind her ear and shrugs, smiling. “As long as everyone is honest, I don’t see a problem. I’m not looking for romance, Monica. For me, it’s just physical. I don’t want to make promises I can...
2025-07-18 19:35:40 +0000 UTC View PostYou say, “You need to stay strong right now. I’ll take care of your son. I promise.”
Her shoulders jerk and she presses a hand to her mouth, trying to smother a sob. Tears spill freely down her cheeks. When she lowers her hand, her lips tremble so badly she c...
2025-07-14 14:47:33 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s been another rough few weeks. You may remember that I was in the hospital about a month ago. It turns out that I need to have surgery next week. I will probably be out of commission for a few days and recovering at home.
The good news is that I have made a lot of progress in writing ZESH Part 4. I have been focusing on writing and editing so much that I have already written over 39...
2025-07-12 00:18:59 +0000 UTC View PostI am currently going through Part 4 and adding content for challenges. I made this for kleptomaniac and thought it was a really engaging scenario. This happens when you are visiting the Southern Ute when going to save Kevin in chapter 13. Jimmy is the name of an elder of the tribe.
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Your eyes wander the room and land on a small display tucked on a wooden shelf near the fireplace....
2025-07-08 22:55:33 +0000 UTC View PostYou lower your voice. “Ma’am, why don’t we step into the bedroom? It’ll be easier for me to take a closer look at that bite.”
She doesn’t answer right away. Her eyes glance at the bathroom door, then back to you. Her chest rises and falls in quick, shal...
2025-07-04 17:45:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I had Jude redesigned. This is how he looks now, and it would be his appearance when you first meet him at the grocery store in Part 2.
Appearance (for visually impaired followers): Jude is a man with dark hair and olive skin and wears a makeshift ghillie suit made of cardboard, cans, plastic bags, and assorted trash.
2025-07-04 16:25:22 +0000 UTC View PostYou’ve been alone for weeks, moving cautiously through abandoned towns. Supplies are running low. Just when you start to feel hunger and loneliness creeping in, you come across a small group camped in an old church.
Their leader, a tall man named Ross, offers you food and the opportunity to join them. As the days pass, you travel with them, sharing stories and hunting small game. They...
2025-07-03 21:47:45 +0000 UTC View PostIf you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.
7/3 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)
7/4 -- Zombie Exodus: Side Stories (MC POV) scene 11. ($3+ tiers)
7/6 -- Content Sneak Peek ($3+ tiers)
7/9 -- Game updates (Free tier)
7/12 -- C...
2025-07-02 00:20:50 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, May 8, 2012
The alarm blared at 6 AM, jolting me awake. I was glad for the habits of life, because there was no time to waste. I rolled out of bed, grabbed a banana from the kitchen, and ate it in a few quick. It was time to leave.
I ...
2025-06-29 19:15:24 +0000 UTC View PostIt's been hard to keep up with everything this month but I just added a new part for people romancing Bailey. Below is a scene I added to chapter 14 if you happened to see Bailey the day before when she was high.
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"Let's talk about yesterday. I'm worried about you. You were so out of it. What did you take?"
Bailey draws away from you, sits up, and wraps her arms around hers...
2025-06-28 23:34:35 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the link:
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2025-06-25 22:08:30 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to my 92nd newsletter! As some of you know, I was admitted to the hospital on Monday, June 9, and was discharged on Saturday, June 14. I had bleeding in my stomach and had to have numerous diagnostic tests. Everything went fine, but it was a tough week to say the least. Recovery has been slow, but I work on ZE:SH daily. I’m not that far off from my normal word count, but I lost almost...
2025-06-20 18:32:23 +0000 UTC View PostYou step forward slowly, raising a calming hand. "Hey, I'm here to help."
The woman jerks in surprise, turning quickly toward you. Her eyes are wide, red-rimmed, tears streaking through dirt smudges on her cheeks. She sniffles sharply, taking a shaky breath.
"O...
2025-06-16 23:14:48 +0000 UTC View PostIt has been a rough few weeks. Last Monday (6/9), I had to go to the hospital due to bleeding in my stomach. It took days for them to figure out the issue, and I had an emergency procedure. I will have to do more tests and likely have another outpatient procedure, but at least the worst is over. I am recovering at home and will catch up on work over the next few weeks.
Before I went into ...
2025-06-15 18:03:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn chapter 14, if you have Benton captured, you have the option of letting him out of his cell and letting him get some yard time. Below is the scene.
Benton stands in the yard, his ankles bound with a rope long enough to let him shuffle but not stray far. His wrists are locked in handcuffs, and his shoulders slump. Sweat beads on his brow, and his hair hangs in limp, straw-colored...
2025-06-07 18:51:04 +0000 UTC View PostYou lead Jessica quietly up the stairs, careful to step near the edges to avoid any creaking. At the top, you peer around the corner. Down the hall, a woman stands hunched over near a closed bathroom door. Her blonde hair hangs loose and tangled around her face, strands da...
2025-06-04 22:40:00 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s been a year since the outbreak began. A few weeks ago, your settlement was attacked. You were out on a scavenging run. When you returned, there was nothing left but ash and corpses.
You’ve been alone, surviving on scraps. Then, three days ago, you saw smoke. Following it, you came upon a functioning settlement.
It’s built around a fortified pre-outbreak campus with thick ...
2025-06-04 22:01:26 +0000 UTC View Post