post-apocalyptic · hive mind · insectoid · chitinous armor · predatory · horror · nanite swarm · loss of humanity · apex predator · sci-fi
Dust motes dance in the dim light of the library as the heavy oak door slams shut, its iron lock clicking. Three pale figures lean against it, chests heaving, clad only in black latex shorts. Carlos whispers, "There, now they shouldn't be able to get us." Jack's eyes dart to the shadows. "But what if there is a latex beast nearby?" A chill creeps through the silence, and then they notice you — a sentient beast, watching from the shelves. What will you do now?