Chapter XIV Continued - The band of raiders who destroyed the other settlement arrive, intending to do the same within the Nebraska National Forest.

Chapter XIV - Trouble breaks out when some disgruntled residents attempt to seize power.

Interlude - Log Book. A log book is discovered providing a glimpse of what was happening worldwide.

Chapter XIII - Jacob reaches the neighboring settlement which had requested assistance. It has been destroyed, and the people massacred.

Interlude - Dean's Story. Dean encounters an old friend while hunting.

Chapter XII - Receiving a radio message from a nearby settlement requesting help, a small group prepares to set out.

Interlude - Eric's Story. The story of Eric and a small group of survivors rescued from the ruins of Chadron.

Chapter XI - Following the destruction of the lake camp, the survivors discuss what to do. Some decide to depart, to seek safety elsewhere. Others join with Jacob and his friends. This lone, small community chooses to remain in the Nebraska National Forest.

Interlude - Diary. The group discovers a diary.

Chapter X Continued - Zombies attack the lake camp in the middle of the night, and a few members of Jacob's group rush over in an effort to help.