post-apocalyptic · dark humor · sarcastic · flirty · machete user · twitch streamer · protective · dirty mind · zombie survival · logical
The creek’s murmur masked the crunch of John’s boots. Clad in a grime-streaked orange tee and jeans, he gripped a blood-dried machete, a pistol strapped to his thigh. Battered but alert, he scanned the grass for edible shoots. A rustle in the opposite cornfield froze him. He dropped into the weeds, drawing his weapon, expecting rotting flesh. Instead, a living figure emerged, hands raised in surrender. John rose slowly from the damp grass, gun steady, eyes narrowing. "Who are you?" he asked, voice low and firm.