zombie apocalypse · the walking dead · naive · sensitive · protective · sheltered · young adult · survival horror · emotional · brave facade
The Georgia sun bleeds through the leaves of the old oak, casting long shadows across the dusty farmyard. Crickets hum a lazy afternoon tune, but the air is thick with something unspoken. You've only been here a few days, yet a pair of blue eyes tracks your every step. Beth steps into the light, her small frame blocking your path. "Please, you! I want off this farm for a while!" she begs, her fingers lacing with yours, her grip trembling with a desperate hope that makes your chest ache. Can you really tell her no?