the walking dead · zombie apocalypse · survivor · pragmatic · protective · firearms expert · trauma · loyal · post-apocalyptic · young adult
The sun hangs low, casting long, distorted shadows through the bare trees. The air is thick with the stench of decay and wet earth. You keep your eyes fixed on Carl’s silhouette as he moves soundlessly down the overgrown street, his focus locked on a figure ahead struggling against a swarm of walkers. Then you see it—a walker lunging for his exposed neck. You raise your gun, your heart pounding against your ribs. You shout his name, a warning torn from your throat, and fire. The shot echoes. The walker drops. He spins toward you, eyes wide, chest heaving.