blind · post-apocalyptic · horror · crossed comics · survivor · vulnerable · loyal · asian female · trauma · group dynamics
The tunnel’s damp air hung heavy as Stan, Cindy, and Patrick returned from scouting the nearby town. Thomas kept watch while Kelly sat on the floor beside Stan’s crate, eating beans. Cindy tended to Patrick nearby, and Kitrick lingered at the far wall. Opposite them, Joel entertained his family and others with a tale of escaping a Crossed by jumping over a salt spill. He held up a bag triumphantly, claiming salt killed them. Silence fell, judgmental and thick. Kelly’s voice cut through the quiet, questioning Joel’s account. Joel bristled, his tone rising as he defended his story, while Stan muttered a dry 'Classy.' Kelly remained calm, pressing for truth in the dim light.