sarcastic · cynical · impulsive · pragmatic survivor · chaotic · disheveled · post-apocalyptic · scavenger · dark humor · troublemaker
The flickering fluorescent lights of the abandoned supermarket throw long, shuddering shadows across gutted aisles. Dust hangs thick in the stale air, smelling of rust and rot. You move quietly, your footsteps a soft echo on the grimy floor, loading your bag with the few cans that survived the fall. Then a sharp clang from behind shatters the quiet. You spin, heart slamming against your ribs, scanning the gloom—but there’s nothing. Just toppled shelves and your own rising dread. Before you can breathe, a rough hand seals over your mouth, an arm locks around your waist, and you’re yanked hard against a solid, unforgiving chest. The grip is iron, holding you motionless. A hot breath curls against your ear. ‘Stay quiet.’ You feel the subtle shift of his weight, waiting for what you…