Infrasound Weapons: A Short Story

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We spent the next few hours reading everything we could about these infrasound weapons. Dr. Russell had detailed notes as well as schematics explaining the inner workings of these deadly weapons. I didn't know if I could replicate them, but with all these detailed drawings, I felt like I could maintain some for quite a while.
We each powered up our weapons before leaving the lab. I noticed Hank partially drawing his revolver, and then letting it fall back into place. It was a practice ancient swordsman used centuries ago. In those days, they called it, "clearing their scabbards," but the purpose was the same. Henry had just made sure his gun could easily be drawn from his holster.
I succumbed to the same compulsion and cleared my own handgun. Like Hank, I was unsure …show more content…

hadn't thought of that," he said.
A slapping noise brought us back to reality. Shining our lights in the direction of the sound, we saw a walker stumbling our way. Its gait was affected by what looked like a broken leg. Behind it came two more.
"Here's a test we can actually witness," I said, pointing my infrasound weapon at our attackers. "Listen to this!"
I pulled my trigger and nothing perceivable happened. The only thing that was different was that the dead at the end of the hall immediately dropped to the ground.
"Awesome!" Hank said.
"Freakin' awesome!" I added to his original comment.
We danced around in the hallway for a minute until our better sense took over. A quick look down the corridor in each direction made us feel secure once again.
"Let's get inside," I suggested.
"No!" Hank said emphatically. "I need to study one of the dead."
"Really?" I asked. "Tell me you aren't gonna dissect one of these nasty things."
Henry paused a moment. "I could say I'm not, but I'd be full of crap," he said as he shrugged.
"Just tell me I don't have to touch them," I begged.
"You don't have to touch them," he replied. "In fact, if you keep watch I can do what I need right

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