The Dead Rise

The Arnold Outbreak

By: Patrick Dunn

Narrated by: L.H. Conbran

In the quiet mountain town of Arnold, California, the dead don’t stay buried.

When a mysterious outbreak sweeps through the peaceful Sierra Nevada town, the locals are forced to confront an unimaginable horror—zombies. But the undead are not the only threat. Something more sinister stalks the woods, something faster, stronger, and far more dangerous than anyone expected.

Corey, an ordinary young man working as an irrigation technician, finds himself thrust into a fight for survival. Along with a small group of survivors—including Sarah, a resourceful woman determined to survive, and Steve-O, an old-timer with a past as rugged as the mountains—they must navigate the nightmare that their world has become. As they flee from the relentless hordes of the undead, the group faces a chilling realization: the outbreak might not be a natural disaster, and the creature hunting them could be tied to the origin of the apocalypse itself.

With dwindling supplies and hope fading, Corey must lead the group through the deadly wilderness, past the familiar landmarks of Arnold, to a final, desperate stand at Big Trees Market. But survival comes at a cost, and trust within the group begins to unravel as betrayal, fear, and loss threaten to tear them apart.

The Dead Rise is a fast-paced, heart-pounding story of survival, betrayal, and the fight against an overwhelming enemy. In a world where death is only the beginning, every choice means the difference between life and extinction.

©2024 Patrick B Dunn (P)2025 Patrick B Dunn