Act 1 opens with a description of the monster. It's a "mutant" zombie, which means that it's been infected with the same plant-borne disease that caused the original human beings to die. This means that the original zombie's cells have been transformed into a new, more deadly form of life. This is a big deal, because this is the first time we've seen this kind of thing before. The narrator tells us that this is a "work of fiction" and that readers shouldn't compare the story to real life. He warns us not to imitate the actions of the undead, because they're dangerous. He also warns us that the story is set in the real world, which is why the narrator doesn't want us to compare it to reality. He says that the genre of the story isn't scary, but rather "horror/adventure/surveillance/zombie/vive" . He tells us to immerse ourselves in the story, even if the action is scary. He's got a plan: he's counting on Laura to help him open the door to the monster's heart. He can't even think of a