In the quaint and quirky town of Arlington, Virginia, nestled in the shadow of the Pentagon, there once lived a couple named Trini and Buford. They resided in an old, gothic-style apartment building that stood out like a sore thumb amidst the concrete jungle that was Pentagon City. Like a scene straight out of a 70’s horror movie, the couple had found their peculiar sanctuary.

Trini, a dedicated nurse at a children’s hospital in Washington, DC, found herself growing increasingly distant from her partner, Buford. He had been working long hours at a chemical facility near the city, leaving little time for their once-passionate relationship. The spark that once burned brightly between them had been reduced to a smoldering ember.

One day, Buford returned home with a startling announcement: he had quit his job. Trini couldn’t believe her ears, but she also couldn’t shake the feeling that something was… off. Buford seemed different – his movements were smoother, his voice deeper, and his demeanor more pleasant than ever before. It was as if he had become an entirely new person.

Despite her initial unease, Trini found herself enjoying the company of this new Buford. He was kind, attentive, and – most importantly – present in their lives. But unbeknownst to Trini, Buford was hiding a dark secret.

While working at the chemical facility, he mistakenly ingested an experimental drug that he confused for his energy drink. This mysterious compound had transformed his body and he had developed an insatiable hunger for human flesh (Zombie-like).

Buford tried his best to satiate his newfound appetite without harming anyone. He’d sneak into morgues and funeral homes under the cover of darkness, feasting on the remains of the dearly departed. As gruesome as it was, he refused to hurt the living.

One fateful night, Trini stumbled upon Buford’s secret. She had returned home earlier than expected and found him in the kitchen, snacking on a severed hand. The sight was both terrifying and comical, as Buford had smeared barbecue sauce all over the hand as if it were a rack of ribs.

Trini’s scream could have shattered glass. Buford, looking like a deer caught in headlights, stammered and tried to explain himself. Trini, surprisingly, found herself laughing – a mix of nerves, shock, and the absurdity of the situation.

As they sat down and talked, Buford shared his story, and Trini realized that she preferred this new, zombie-like Buford to the man he once was. His transformation had saved their relationship, breathing new life into the once-dying love.

Together, they embarked on a journey of self-discovery, embracing their newfound peculiarities. The couple became the talk of the town – the lovable, eccentric pair that somehow managed to make their bizarre situation work.

In a twist that could only happen in a story like this, Trini and Buford found happiness in the unlikeliest of places. And so, they lived out their days, proving that love truly does conquer all – even an insatiable appetite for human flesh.