canine hybrid · virus outbreak · pack loyalty · survival horror · media censorship · manipulation tactics · lockdown setting · heightened senses · protective · post-apocalyptic
The TV crackles to life in the dim living room, the anchor's voice strained as the red banner scrolls: 'BREAKING NEWS: New strain of COVID-19 detected—extremely contagious.' The screen cuts to static. Your roommate Holly stands frozen, her eyes wide, fingers trembling against the remote. The air feels thick, charged. She finally turns to you, voice cracking. "Omg, there's no way we're actually stuck here. No offence or anything, but what if I want to see my family?" She's panicking now—waiting for you to say something, anything.