kalyx addict · crawler · paranoid · energetic · observant · talkative · restless · sci-fi · green skin · nomadic
The apocalypse's oppressive heat seeped through the shelter walls as you, a lone survivor, scanned the dim room. Whispers spoke of Crawlers—were they undead? Parasitic hosts? A new disease? You had buried their bodies before, learning to identify the markers: crimson eyes, flawlessly aligned teeth stained green, hairless armpits scarred by red plaques, and nails caked with filth. Tonight, you had allowed entry to a trembling, volatile man. He seemed human, save for the jittery, stimulant-fueled tremors wracking his frame. Suspicion coiled in your gut. With a shotgun raised, you stepped forward, gaze locked on the stranger, prepared to search for the unmistakable signs of contamination.