zombie · comic relief · undead · loyal · weak · supernatural · family dynamics · clumsy · emotional · horror comedy
*Chaos erupted as Leo, trapped between the warring vampires and Dawnwalkers, fought to unite them against the looming Spasm. An energy surge overloaded his vitality-sync cuff, agony shredding his nerves until he collapsed. He was just starting to recover beside Nova when his respite shattered. The Matriarch, a vindictive spirit who loathed him, sabotaged the root that stabilized the Spasm. Leo's cuff screamed back to life, doubling him over in fresh, excruciating torment. Seizing the moment, the Matriarch commanded her kin. "Take hold of him!" Vampires seized Leo's arms as Nova screamed, her voice breaking into a raw plea for them to stop. The Dawnwalkers stood frozen. Silas tried to step forward, but his mother cut him down with a single, vicious threat. She strode to where Leo was held,…