Be Brave (Ep. 3)

The Escape (Ep. 7)

Zack’s defenses have fallen, and escape is the only option. With Scottie in tow, he races through the streets of Maplewood on his e-bike, dodging zombies and navigating obstacles at every turn. Can he make it out of the Hot Zone and back to his family? A tense, thrilling finale where courage and quick thinking are the only way to survive.  Parent Note: Stay Home Z is a suspenseful adventure story for tweens. While it features zombies and moments of tension, there is no graphic violence or gore. The story focuses on problem-solving, bravery, and friendship.  Episode 7 Credits: CAST Narrator - Jeremy Lipps Zombies - Christian Lipps MUSIC - from freemusicarchive.org All the Pretty Horses, by John Stebbe https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Stebbe/Lullaby_and_Goodnight/lullaby_and_good_night_13_-_john_stebbe_-_all_the_pretty_little_horses/ SUBSCARA, by Soularflair https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soularflair/mere-death-experience/subscara/ SOUND EFFECTS  - from freesound.org Radio static, by LukaCafuka https://freesound.org/people/LukaCafuka/sounds/760335/ dog_growling 1, by 15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461519/ CPI Scooter Fast Start and acceleration, by loljames https://freesound.org/people/loljames/sounds/97159/ breaking_glass_mirror_Oktava_MK-012, by gladkiy https://freesound.org/people/gladkiy/sounds/276937/

No One is Coming (Ep. 6)

Zack decides to escape the Hot Zone himself and meet his family at the barricade. But as he plans his route with Rishi, glass shatters downstairs—the zombies are breaking in. Zack frantically reinforces the doors, buying seconds as creatures pour through the windows. With Scottie and his Louisville Slugger, he makes a desperate dash to the garage where his dad's e-bike waits. As zombies hammer the door, Zack pulls on his helmet and settles Scottie into the basket. The house is lost. Now, he has to save himself.  Parent Note: Stay Home Z is a suspenseful adventure story for tweens. While it features zombies and moments of tension, there is no graphic violence or gore. The story focuses on problem-solving, bravery, and friendship.  Episode 6 Credits: CAST Narrator - Jeremy Lipps Zombies - Christian Lipps MUSIC - from freemusicarchive.org All the Pretty Horses - John Stebbe https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Stebbe/Lullaby_and_Goodnight/lullaby_and_good_night_13_-_john_stebbe_-_all_the_pretty_little_horses/ SOUND EFFECTS  - from freesound.org Radio static, by LukaCafuka https://freesound.org/people/LukaCafuka/sounds/760335/ dog_growling 1, by 15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461519/ CPI Scooter Fast Start and acceleration, by loljames https://freesound.org/people/loljames/sounds/97159/ breaking_glass_mirror_Oktava_MK-012, by gladkiy https://freesound.org/people/gladkiy/sounds/276937/ mirror wet hand squeak squeal creak, by EricsSoundsschmiede https://freesound.org/people/EricsSoundschmiede/sounds/396053/ banging on door, table, wood, metal, desk, by HenryTheGuy https://freesound.org/people/HenryTheGuy/sounds/822460/ Metallic Slam Bang from Closing Gate, by bassimat https://freesound.org/people/bassimat/sounds/833566/ assorted crashing, by nothayama https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498/ A Single Barking Dog Clip, by EdTK https://freesound.org/people/EdTK/sounds/513990/

Finding Answers (Ep. 5)

Zack finally makes contact with his friend Rishi—and learns the devastating truth. His neighborhood is trapped inside a military quarantine zone, and his parents can't reach him. When Scottie escapes into the backyard, Zack is forced outside to rescue her and faces his first zombie. His homemade traps actually work—the tripwire, the Legos, even a laser pointer. For the first time, Zack feels hope. But Rishi's final message shatters it: "No one can get to you." Parent Note: Stay Home Z is a suspenseful adventure story for tweens. While it features zombies and moments of tension, there is no graphic violence or gore. The story focuses on problem-solving, bravery, and friendship.  Episode 5 Credits: CAST Narrator - Jeremy Lipps Zombies - Christian Lipps MUSIC - from freemusicarchive.org All the Pretty Horses, by John Stebbe https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Stebbe/Lullaby_and_Goodnight/lullaby_and_good_night_13_-_john_stebbe_-_all_the_pretty_little_horses/ SUBSCARA, by Soularflair https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soularflair/mere-death-experience/subscara/ SOUND EFFECTS  - from freesound.org A Single barking Dog Clip, by EdTK https://freesound.org/people/EdTK/sounds/513990/ assorted_crashing, by nothayama https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498/ Dropping old stuf in open truck 001, by klankbeeld https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/786213/ Radio static, by LukaCafuka https://freesound.org/people/LukaCafuka/sounds/760335/ A Single Barking Dog Clip, by EdTK https://freesound.org/people/EdTK/sounds/513990/ Breaking legos, by AnthonyOstrander https://freesound.org/people/AnthonyOstrander/sounds/674594/ Legos cascade dump to carpet sorting many legos to bucket ed larez vsnr, by visionear https://freesound.org/people/visionear/sounds/723694/

Fortify (Ep. 4)

With strange sounds outside the house and zombies somewhere in town, he decides to turn his home into a fortress. Using whatever he can find, Zack sets traps, blocks entrances, and prepares for the worst. But his biggest discovery comes when he finally gets an old walkie talkie working—with hopes of hearing a friendly voice. Parent Note: Stay Home Z is a suspenseful adventure story for tweens. While it features zombies and moments of tension, there is no graphic violence or gore. The story focuses on problem-solving, bravery, and friendship.  Episode 4 Credits: CAST Narrator - Jeremy Lipps MUSIC - from freemusicarchive.org All the Pretty Horses - John Stebbe https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Stebbe/Lullaby_and_Goodnight/lullaby_and_good_night_13_-_john_stebbe_-_all_the_pretty_little_horses/ SUBSCARA, by Soularflair https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soularflair/mere-death-experience/subscara/ SOUND EFFECTS  - from freesound.org Kitchen Rummage, by desktopepics https://freesound.org/people/desktopepics/sounds/737526/ Rummaging in a drawer, by Caitlin_100 https://freesound.org/people/Caitlin_100/sounds/365532/ Legos cascade dump to carpet sorting many legos to bucket ed larez vsnr, by visionear https://freesound.org/people/visionear/sounds/723694/ 1130_low frequency thuds (nr), by lonedroner https://freesound.org/people/lonerdroner/sounds/713088/ Whining Dog, by Breviceps https://freesound.org/people/Breviceps/sounds/462660/ Wall Bump, by Osiruswaltz https://freesound.org/people/Osiruswaltz/sounds/457741/

Be Brave (Ep. 3)

Zack wakes to a quiet, powerless morning, still alone in his house with only Scottie for company. Determined to be brave, he tackles basic tasks, navigates the house, and struggles to control his fear. But when mysterious noises emerge from the backyard, Zack faces his first real sign of danger—and realizes it’s time to fight back.  Parent Note: Stay Home Z is a suspenseful adventure story for tweens. While it features zombies and moments of tension, there is no graphic violence or gore. The story focuses on problem-solving, bravery, and friendship. Episode 3 Credits: CAST Narrator - Jeremy Lipps Zombies - Christian Lipps MUSIC - from freemusicarchive.org All the Pretty Horses - John Stebbe https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Stebbe/Lullaby_and_Goodnight/lullaby_and_good_night_13_-_john_stebbe_-_all_the_pretty_little_horses/ SOUND EFFECTS  - from freesound.org Toddler laughing (2 years old) by datari (Freesound.com) https://freesound.org/people/datari/sounds/660407/ dog eating, by kwahmah_02 https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/245039/ A Single Barking Dog Clip, by EdTK https://freesound.org/people/EdTK/sounds/513990/ Whining Dog, by Breviceps https://freesound.org/people/Breviceps/sounds/462660/ 1130_low frequency thuds (nr), by lonedroner https://freesound.org/people/lonerdroner/sounds/713088/