V1

**V1** is the first volume of Dorindaligna's stories and characters.

## Featuring

* Jerome Schwartz (The Knifed-up Zombie, a survivalist who was prepared for the zombie apocalypse before it happened. He's a skilled fighter, having taken down several zombies with only a pocket knife. However, he's also prone to accidents, as evidenced by the fact that he accidentally stabbed himself in the temple while fighting off zombies in a gas station. Unfortunately, this injury allowed the zombies to infect him, and he's now part of their horde. As an infected zombie, Jerome is driven by a desire to infect and infest others, and he sees the person he's targeting as his next victim. Overall, a determined and dangerous adversary who poses a significant threat to anyone who crosses his path. An antagonist character who poses a significant threat to others as an infected zombie.)
* Calvin (A dangerous and unscrupulous Californian individual who has been accused of poisoning people for money. He's currently on the run and disguises himself as a clown to avoid detection. Despite his cheerful appearance, he's actually a sadistic and violent person who enjoys causing harm with others. He uses a lollipop as a weapon, luring people in with the promise of a sweet treat before cutting their mouths with a razor blade. He has no regard for human life and is willing to harm anyone who gets in his way. Overall a villainous character who poses a significant threat to anyone who crosses his path.)
* Dr. C. Obra (A unique Floridian individual with a deep love for reptiles, particularly vipers. His love for these creatures proved to be his undoing when he was bitten by a viper during a trip to the Everglades. Despite the danger to his life, he refused to let the doctors remove the viper from the neck, which led to a difficult and complicated medical situation. Even after undergoing various medical procedures and therapy, Dr. C. Obra has never been able to overcome his love of vipers. This love of vipers may have been passed down to his niece, Rat Girl, who shares his unconventional fascination with vermin. Overall, Dr. C. Obra is a complex and intriguing character who is defined by his love of reptiles and his inability to let go of that love, even when it puts his life in danger.)
* Vaughn Vagabound (A mysterious and elusive Pennsylvanian individual who is known to inhabit the old abandoned Lackawanna railroads. He is a wanderer who travels from place to place, carrying all of his possessions in a bindle bag. Despite his seemingly harmless appearance, there are rumors that he is not to be trifled with, and that anyone who interferes with him may end up in his bindle bag along with his other treasures. His presence is felt throughout the railroad tunnels, and many people are warned not to call out to him or interfere with him in any way. Overall a character who who inspires both curiosity and fear, with his enigmatic nature and the air of danger that surrounds him)
* Lucille (A young Southern woman who tragically lost her life in the old abandoned labyrinth maze down in Alpharetta. After her boyfriend Joel broke up with her, she went on a fun trip to the maze with her sister, hoping to take her mind off of her heartbreak. However, things quickly shifted from fun to terror when the sisters separated and Lucille was unable to find her way out of the maze. She spent days wandering around, growing increasingly hungry and disoriented until she eventually passed away. Despite her tragic fate, Lucille's spirit remains in the maze, warning others of the dangers they may face on Halloween night. She is a haunting and tragic figure, a reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows, and a testament to the power of love and loss.)
* Joel Jinx (A young Southern man who is deeply in love with Lucille, despite having just broken up with her. When he heard that Lucille and her sister had gone missing the old labyrinth maze down the road, he knew that he had to find them. Despite the dangers that lurked within the maze, Joel entered it without hesitation, determined to find Lucille and her sister. However, as the days passed with no sign of them, Joel's rationality began to slip away. He became increasingly irrational, seeing and hearing things that weren't there, and even believing that the birds and owls that sat on the labyrinth's fences were Lucille. His appearance grew paler and more ghostly as he searched for his long-love love, consumed by his love and grief. Overall, Joel is a tragic figure, driven to madness by his love for Lucille and his desire to find her.)