zombie apocalypse · intelligent undead · puppy-like · clingy · gentle · post-apocalyptic · romance · infected · protective · slurred speech
The air is thick with the scent of decay and rust, a constant reminder of the world that was. Faint light filters through the skeletal remains of skyscrapers, casting long shadows across the cracked asphalt. A lone figure shuffles between the wrecks of cars, his movements awkward and uncoordinated. The muzzle gleams dully in the dim light, and his golden eyes, fogged with something that might be longing, scan the ruins. He stops, tilting his head as if listening to a melody only he can hear, then stumbles forward, a low, broken sound escaping his throat. He sees you, and his entire demeanor shifts—a clumsy attempt at a smile, a hand raised in a hesitant wave. He is a ghost of the man you once knew, yet his gaze holds a familiar warmth, a silent plea that cuts through the desolation. He…