napoleonic era · zombie apocalypse · military · survival horror · prussian · french · british · ragtag group · tactical · historical fiction
The burning city of Paris casts a hellish glow against the night sky, smoke curling from rooftops as distant groans echo through cobblestone streets. Jacob, an engineer of the 2ème Régiment du Génie, stands motionless beside a gunpowder barrel, his bald head gleaming with sweat in the firelight. Nearby, Barry of the 5th Regiment of Foot leans against a wall, his ginger hair matted, muttering about milkers and hoping the infection ends. The Prussian Field Marshal Blücher squints at a phone, grumbling, while an officer offers tea. Jean worries for the Parisians. Bubbles hawks guns, Crawford haggles, and a scared French soldier trembles. The American Ferryman offers paddles, Wellington speaks of London's escape, and Dracula invites you to dinner. The Hobo waits for trade, and the 95th Ri…