Crashing Tides

by Gwendolyn Marie

We still believe the prion of Patient Zero to be a mutated form, but the origins are clearer. It seems to have many similarities to CWD, the Chronic Wasting Disease that has been previously contained in deer and elk in some areas of North America. Unlike other prions, this disease has yet to be found in the human population, however initial studies demonstrated the potential it has to cross species and infect primates. Unlike Kuru and CJD, the misfolded prions of the lesser known CWD are also found in salvia, urine and feces, causing the infection to be more virulent.” ​“Despite this discovery, we did not have enough time to use the genome sent to us of Patient Zero to find a vaccine, if even there was one to be found. This facility’s security was breached. I now am the sole survivor amongst the scientists stationed here; I fear though my exposure will be imminent. My fate is one doomed to become the monster that now stalks this planet. To prevent this, I take my life in hopes that it will save my soul. If ever this is read, bode well. For we did not.”