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Writing Updates

This month has already been a lot better than the last few. My health concerns are getting better. I had surgery almost a month ago, but I’m healing nicely. Today was my follow-up with the surgeon, and I’m doing well. Thanks to everyone who ha...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Artwork poll

My artist is working on Parker and will soon be ready to create another character portrait for Safe Haven. Which character would you like to see next?

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Parker from ZE:SH

Here is the initial sketch of Parker as he was seen when he is first introduced in Part 1. What are your thoughts? Do you have any suggestions to make him look more authentic?

For my visually impaired readers: The sketch sho...

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ZE:SH New Items

I am adding new items to Part 4. Some of them can be obtained by trading with other groups while others can be found out in the world. Here are the new items so far.

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RANGED WEAPONS

  • PISTOL: Magnum Research BFR: Mod 15|...

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MC POV - Interactive Story - 13

Continued from scene 12

While her back is turned, you grip your rifle and raise it, centering the sights on the back of her head. She rummages in...

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Outbreak Scenario 25

It’s late when your phone buzzes. A WhatsApp message arrives from Kenji, an old gaming friend from Japan you haven’t heard from in months.

The text is short. “Watch this.”

A video opens. The footage shows a hospital corridor in...

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Schedule for August, 2025

If you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.

8/3 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)

8/4 -- Zomb...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Trade System

I am writing and coding the trading system that will go into Part 4. This will allow you to trade with other groups, such as the Silverthorne Militia, the River Dogs, and others.

I would like to incorporate some unique items that you can onl...

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ZE Outbreak Novel, Chapter 5

continued from chapter 4 Morning of Wednesday, May 9, 2012 I woke up with Amber still asleep beside me. Her mouth hung open just enough to s

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4 Public Test

Here's the link:

Test version (click here)

Part 4 is over 910,000 words! Please check the log notes after loading...

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Game Achievements Poll

As you know, I place achievements you can unlock when you make certain choices. How do you feel about them? Do you enjoy tracking down every achievement, or do you mostly ignore them? Are they a fun bonus, or just background noise?

Your feed...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4 Test Version (July 24, 2025)

Here's the link:

Test version (click here)

Part 4 is over 950,000 words! Please check the log notes after loading the ...

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Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates, Getting Closer  

Welcome to my 93rd newsletter! This was another tough month. I had surgery on July 16 for the bleeding in my stomach. Everything turned out okay, but I’m still recuperating. I put in a lot of work before my surgery and am slowly getting back to ...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Content Sneak Peek

For those of you interested in polyamorous relationships, here is a scene between the MC, Gina, and Monica.

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Gina glances at Monica, then at you. She pushes a strand of blond hair behind her ear and shrugs, smiling. “As long as ev...

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MC POV - Interactive Story - 12

Continued from scene 11

You say, “You need to stay strong right now. I’ll take care of your son. I promise.”

Her shoulders jerk and s...

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Writing Updates

It’s been another rough few weeks. You may remember that I was in the hospital about a month ago. It turns out that I need to have surgery next week. I will probably be out of commission for a few days and recovering at home.

The good news...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Content Sneak Peek

I am currently going through Part 4 and adding content for challenges. I made this for kleptomaniac and thought it was a really engaging scenario. This happens when you are visiting the Southern Ute when going to save Kevin in chapter 13. Jimmy is...

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MC POV - Interactive Story - 11

Continued from scene 10

You lower your voice. “Ma’am, why don’t we step into the bedroom? It’ll be easier for me to take a closer look at...

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Jude from Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven

I had Jude redesigned. This is how he looks now, and it would be his appearance when you first meet him at the grocery store in Part 2.

Appearance (for visually impaired followers): Jude is a man with dark hair and olive skin and wears a mak...

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Outbreak Scenario 24

You’ve been alone for weeks, moving cautiously through abandoned towns. Supplies are running low. Just when you start to feel hunger and loneliness creeping in, you come across a small group camped in an old church.

Their leader, a tall m...

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Schedule for July, 2025

If you haven't checked out my latest newsletter, it is now open to every member.

7/3 -- Outbreak scenario poll (Free tier)

7/4 -- Zombie...

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ZE Outbreak Novel, Chapter 4

continued from chapter 3

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The alarm blared at 6 AM, jolting me awake. I was glad for the habits of life,...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Content Sneak Peek

It's been hard to keep up with everything this month but I just added a new part for people romancing Bailey. Below is a scene I added to chapter 14 if you happened to see Bailey the day before when she was high.

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"Let's talk about ...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4 Test Version (June 25, 2025)

Here's the link:

Test version (click here)

Part 4 is over 907,000 words! Please check the log notes after loading the page above.

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Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates, Schedule

Welcome to my 92nd newsletter! As some of you know, I was admitted to the hospital on Monday, June 9, and was discharged on Saturday, June 14. I had bleeding in my stomach and had to have numerous diagnostic tests. Everything went fine, but it was...

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MC POV - Interactive Story - 10

Continued from scene 9

You step forward slowly, raising a calming hand. "Hey, I'm here to help."

The woman jerks in surprise, turning quickl...

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Writing Updates

It has been a rough few weeks. Last Monday (6/9), I had to go to the hospital due to bleeding in my stomach. It took days for them to figure out the issue, and I had an emergency procedure. I will have to do more tests and likely have another outp...

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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Content Sneak Peek

In chapter 14, if you have Benton captured, you have the option of letting him out of his cell and letting him get some yard time. Below is the scene.

Benton stands in the yard, his ankles bound with a rope long enough to let him shuf...

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MC POV - Interactive Story - 9

Continued from scene 8

You lead Jessica quietly up the stairs, careful to step near the edges to avoid any creaking. At the top, you peer around t...

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Outbreak Scenario 23

It’s been a year since the outbreak began. A few weeks ago, your settlement was attacked. You were out on a scavenging run. When you returned, there was nothing left but ash and corpses.

You’ve been alone, surviving on scraps. Then, thre...

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