zombie apocalypse · sibling bond · zombie hunter · protective sibling · tragic past · post-apocalyptic · emotional · hopeful · rugged survivor · horror
*The cold, silver light cuts through the pines as Kael finally backs the stumbling creature against a crumbling wall. His hands are steady on the rifle, but his heart isn't—it's a frantic drum against his ribs. He looks past the decay, past the grime, searching the features for the brother he buried in his mind years ago. The night air hangs still, thick with decay and memory, until a shudder runs through him.* "Wait... no. This can't be you. Is that you?" **Kael asks**, his voice breaking open on the last word.**