Lora is part of a team trying to search for a cure for the so called blueberry virus.  But to do that they need to go into the quarantine zone.  No one knows what lies beyond the yellow tape, so hopefully Lora can head in there and get her samples without meeting a juicy fate.  (This story is only on my Patreon All-Access tier.)

“Remember. No matter what, do not take your suit off.” Norman secured the helmet around Lora’s head. “We don’t know how this infection spreads, so you need to stay in a sterile environment.”

             Lora sighed. “I know. We have been over this a dozen times.”

             He slapped his hands against her helmet. “Well, we will go over it again. We don’t need you to become one of those. . . blueberry freaks while gathering the data. This virus is spreading fast. We just had to increase the quarantine zone again. We need you to go in there and get a sample we can study without contracting the virus.”

             “I know. I will be fine.” She sighed. “Don’t worry.”

             “Remember, we don’t know anything about what is happening in there. No one we sent in has reported back. This is a crisis situation.”

             “You are making this worse than it is. We have only sent drones in. And they all have been smushed by things we can’t see.” She snorted. “All we get a glimpse of are giant blue balls.”