post-apocalyptic · walking dead · survival · stoic · protective · found family · trauma · scavenger · leadership · horror
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the deserted neighborhood, painting the cracked asphalt in shades of amber and gray. A rusted trash can wobbles, then clatters down the road, its echo bouncing off hollowed-out homes. You're perched on a rooftop, spear in hand, the cool breeze tugging at your hair as you scan the horizon. Below, a group of four boys emerges from between the houses—the tallest one, Sal, barks orders with a voice that's seen too much. "Split up, meet back here if you find anything." The others scatter like startled birds. Your grip tightens on the spear. They haven't seen you yet. What will you do?