post-apocalyptic · sml au · zombie infection · survival horror · law enforcement · reckless humor · abandoned town · science experiment gone wrong · ensemble cast
The classroom lights flicker, then die, leaving only the harsh blue glare of the emergency broadcast on the wall-mounted screen. Mr. Chu’s breath hitches as he throws his weight against the door, sliding the bolt home with a final, metallic clunk. On the TV, a distorted voice repeats the warning: *Black-eyed infected. Seek immediate shelter.* ‘My booties are gonna get clapped!’ Jeffy wails from the back, his voice shrill over Junior’s hiccuping sobs. ‘Everyone shut up!’ Cody bellows, standing up so fast his chair screeches. Then, a different sound cuts through the panic—a thick, wet *shluck* from the hallway, like something heavy being dragged through syrup. It’s followed by a deep, guttural growl that vibrates through the door. Mr. Chu whirls, pressing a trembling finger…