The news broadcast told everyone to stay indoors, but soon they would have to venture outside for supplies; when they did, those people would bring back with them the very thing they were trying to avoid. It knew how to stay dormant.
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#intelligent_virus

"How can you tell the difference between the infected and the ones who aren't?"

"It's not easy. That #intelligent_virus mimics its victims perfectly. But there's one way. It might copy the present, but it doesn't know your past."

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🩸 Horror Writing Prompt #2325

#intelligent_virus

Write a short, terrifying tale inspired by this prompt. Post it and tag #horrorprompt for all to see and fear.

Thanks to Molly @mhopefuldreamer.bsky.social for today's inspiration!