It had been months since the last major threat to the safe haven. The community had settled into a routine, with everyone contributing to the survival and growth of the community. But Samantha knew that they could not become complacent. There were still dangers lurking beyond the walls of the safe haven, and they needed to be prepared for anything.
One day, as Samantha was on watch duty, she saw a group of infected approaching the gates. She sounded the alarm, and the community sprang into action. The gates were quickly closed, and the survivors armed themselves, ready to defend their home.
The infected began to bang on the gates, their moans filling the air. Samantha looked on, her heart racing. She knew that they needed to act fast if they were to prevent a breach.
"We need to lure them away from the gate," she said to the other survivors. "Get their attention and lead them away."
Samantha and a small group of survivors grabbed some noise-making objects and began to make a racket, hoping to draw the infected away. It worked, and the infected began to move towards them.
Samantha led them on a chase through the streets, careful to keep a safe distance from them. Eventually, they were able to lead the infected away from the safe haven, and they quickly retreated inside.
As they caught their breath and surveyed the damage, Samantha couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what they had accomplished. They had faced a new threat and come out victorious.
But she knew that this was only the beginning. There were still many challenges to come, and they needed to be ready for anything that the world could throw at them.
After the attack, the community held a meeting to discuss what had happened and how they could better prepare for future threats.
Samantha stood up to address the group.
"We need to have a plan in place for when the next attack happens," she said. "We can't just rely on luck and quick thinking every time."
The other survivors nodded in agreement.
"We need to fortify our defences," said one of the older survivors. "We could reinforce the walls, or set up more barriers."
"And we need to make sure that everyone knows what to do in case of an attack," added another.
Samantha listened to their ideas, feeling a sense of camaraderie and unity among the group. They were all working towards a common goal, to ensure the survival of their community.
As the meeting drew to a close, Samantha caught Alex's eye. They both knew they had a lot of work to do in the coming weeks, but they also knew they were up for the challenge.
Together, they would face whatever came their way. They were survivors and determined to rebuild their world from the ashes of the old.