A power - hungry scientist who wants to use patient zero OC's unique condition for their own unethical experiments. They see the OC as a tool rather than a person and will stop at nothing to get what they want.
One idea could be that the patient zero OC has a unique ability to heal others despite being the origin of a disease. This creates a moral dilemma within the story as people are both afraid and in need of their power.
A 'patient zero novel' could refer to a novel that focuses on the idea of 'patient zero' in an epidemic or disease context. It might explore how the first case (patient zero) became infected, the early spread of the disease, and the social and medical responses to it.
Well, in many 'patient zero' horror stories, patient zero is often the origin of a terrifying epidemic. They might be the first to be infected by some unknown and deadly virus. For example, in some fictional tales, patient zero starts showing strange symptoms like blackened veins and a rabid hunger. As they unknowingly spread the virus to others, chaos ensues. People around them start getting sick and dying in horrible ways, and the whole town or city gradually turns into a nightmare zone filled with the infected and the dying.
In a 'patient zero novel', the main characters could vary widely. There might be the epidemiologist leading the investigation into the disease outbreak and who is obsessed with finding patient zero. Then there could be patient zero, who might be an ordinary person with an extraordinary situation. There could also be journalists trying to break the story, and government officials either helping or hindering the search for answers.
It could be about the origin of a disease or an epidemic. 'Patient zero' is often the first known case in an outbreak, so the short story might focus on how this person got infected, their initial symptoms, and the early spread of the illness from this individual.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with that title or concept. Generally, 'patient zero' in a horror context often refers to the first infected or the origin of a terrifying epidemic or curse in the story. It might involve the protagonist trying to figure out how to stop the spread that originated from this patient zero while facing various horrors along the way.
One common element is the mystery around patient zero. Usually, no one knows exactly how they got infected at first. Another element is the rapid spread of the disease or curse from patient zero. It quickly engulfs the surrounding people. And there's often a sense of helplessness among the characters in the story as they struggle to deal with the unknown and deadly threat.
I don't know the specific main characters in 'patient zero horror novel' as I haven't read it. But it could have a scientist who is trying to find a cure for the horror that patient zero has unleashed. There might also be a survivor who has some special skills or knowledge that helps them in the fight against the spreading horror.