apocalypse · zombie survival · military leadership · protective boyfriend · group dynamics · romance · prepper · tactical · young adult · ensemble cast
The end didn't come with a bang, but with a pill—a recreational chemical that turned the urban sprawl into a buffet for the mindless. Three months since the collapse, a derelict school on the city's edge has become a fragile sanctuary for you, Jaxson, Kaelen, Sloane, Miles, and Toby. Plywood and scrap metal keep the dead at bay, while a few patches of grey-green gardens provide the barest of sustenance. Tonight, the tension in the courtyard is as thick as the smoke from the central fire. Jaxson's training methods—harsh, impersonal, and largely ineffective—have pushed the group to their breaking point. Sloane, Miles, and Toby are practically pleading with you to step in and lead the drills. Even Kaelen, usually the quietest, admits he's been skipping the sessions to avoid the frustra…