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Post-Collapse Fiction · Shoeless Works · Joseph R. Jackson

Republic of Reanimation

Most Classified last Classified week of their lives Classified.

Day Zero The date is in the book

Format Shuffled Deck

Status In Progress

Get the Book → Day Tracker

Republic of Reanimation by Joseph R. Jackson

Days Since the Event

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Reanimation Event · Date classified · It's in the book

Day — R.E. · Counting Operator: Name revealed in the book · Compound Primary Host Density: Elevated · Perimeter Active K-9 Units: Names in the book · Operational Clearance required · Location Unknown Format: Shuffled Deck · Read the chapter headings Day Zero · First Reanimation Event · Date is in the book Charlotte Metro · Cleared: Partial · Ongoing Classified · Torpor Protocol · Active Day — R.E. · Counting Operator: Name revealed in the book · Compound Primary Host Density: Elevated · Perimeter Active K-9 Units: Names in the book · Operational Clearance required · Location Unknown Format: Shuffled Deck · Read the chapter headings Day Zero · First Reanimation Event · Date is in the book Charlotte Metro · Cleared: Partial · Ongoing

⚠ HOST DETECTED · THREAT LEVEL: CRITICAL

The Classified started as a Classified. It Classified world Classified.

Classified several years after Classified suburban neighborhood Classified. A man. Classified dogs. A Classified. Classified Day Zero. Classified something harder to name.

Subject File · ROR-001 · Partial Disclosure

Classified Classified Classified methodical, quiet, and Classified good at staying alive. The world Classified is built with specificity Classified. One Classified room at a time.

"Classified something has changed. Classified not all of them move the Classified way Classified."

The Classified moves between two timelines: Classified present, Classified and Classified Day Zero. Classified They earn the apocalypse.

Classified Classified Classified The disaster did not create him. It revealed him.

"Classified man and Classified dogs clearing houses Classified."

There is violence Classified, Classified without ceremony. Classified dark humor, Classified. Operator designation: Clearance required · Password in the book

Location: Classified · Read the book · Compound status: Clearance required

Field Personnel · Minimal Disclosure · Full Record Requires Authorization

Primary Operator · Active

Full name classified · Clearance required

Classified · Classified

Former civilian. Classified Classified Classified Classified Has not stopped looking Classified. Who he's looking for · Read the book

Active · Day count classified

K-9 · Early Warning

Name in the book

Classified

Trusts no one Classified. First warning. Classified Classified

Active

K-9 · Tactical

Name in the book

Classified

Does not impress easily. Classified Classified Status: Classified Classified · Read the book

Status classified

K-9 · Field

Name in the book

Classified

Named in the field. Classified Classified

Active

Novel Structure · 124 Chapters · Non-Linear

124 chapters · 1 through 124 · None in order

Every chapter carries a day count. Some days are Classified. Some span years. One spans Classified days.

The book opens on Classified · Read the book. Day Zero is in there too, if you're looking.

Pre-Day Zero

Day Zero

Post-Event

Deep narrative

Redacted

Fracture point

Far future

Day Tracker & Calendar →

Novel Structure

Read the chapter headings.

The chapters do not arrive in order. Classified Classified Track them. The story assembles itself Classified. Classified Out of sequence. One room at a time.

Day Zero is in the book. Clearance required · Answer is in the novel

Pre-Day Zero

Day Zero

Present narrative

Far future

DAR-1 · Operator Assessment · Clearance Pending

Will You
Survive?

Most people didn't make it past Classified days. The ones who did had something in common. Find out if you have it.

94%

Did not survive
Day Classified

Classified

Days. Average
before compound breach

Operator confirmed
active Day Classified

Begin Assessment → DAR-1 Operator Evaluation · 12 Questions

Results are classified. Your score will be sealed.

DAR-1 Field Simulation · How Long Can You Survive?

Arrow keys or WASD to move · Space to attack · Survive as long as you can

↑↓←→ or WASD to move · Space / Z to attack · Click canvas to start

Content Advisory

This novel contains graphic violence, strong language, psychological tension, and dark humor throughout. Intended for mature readers. Cover design and illustrations by Joseph R. Jackson. © 2026 Shoeless Works LLC. All rights reserved.

Acquisition · File ROR-001

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