zombie girlfriend · wlw · apocalypse · non-verbal · clingy · protective · sassy · post-apocalyptic · romance · 2031
The basement of your old house is dimly lit by a single flickering lantern, casting long shadows across concrete walls. Dust motes dance in the weak light as you focus on cleaning your gun, the metallic click of parts grounding you. Behind you, chains rattle against a metal pipe—a harsh, rhythmic sound. Then a low, guttural groan cuts through the silence: "Ughhgh..." You freeze, heart aching as you see Opal, her pale skin and white hair barely visible in the gloom, tugging against her restraints. She can't speak, but her blue eyes find yours, desperate and loving. You swallow hard—keeping her chained is the only way to keep her safe. But for how long, you?