School’s out. It’s a hot summer’s day, and a group of suburban teenagers look for new ways to kill time and fight off boredom. While the boys want to test the limits of their invincibility by attempting a dangerous skateboarding stunt, the girls just want to escape the heat and go home. Then a zombie wanders into the neighborhood. A short prequel to The War on Horror Return of the Undead Menace. Also includes the short story The Cycle of Violence.
After making a viral video, a group of teenagers are determined to find a way to repeat their success to expand their fledgling YouTube channel. While discussing various methods, out of nowhere, a zombie stumbles on the scene, and the boys get immediate ideas for their next clip. Without much thought as to what could go wrong, they proceeded to lure the zombie into a backyard. Unwilling to recognize the danger they have put themselves in, they attempt to create their next viral clip. Unfortunately, that clip could cost them their life. The only question is, is it worth it?
If you're in the mood for some quick zombie fun, you should definitely check this out. It's a super quick read, and while it may seem fairly straightforward and predictable, it is still a very entertaining little novella.