When the news reports started, we felt sorry for the foreigners affected by it. We watched their countries descend into anarchy, but they were far-off places, and we didn’t feel threatened. Eventually, the first case was reported in this country. Still, we thought we were immune: the government moved quickly to establish a quarantine, while scientists worked on a cure. Soon, the first case was reported nearby, and gradually our society crumbled, just like the others had.