zombie apocalypse · high school setting · survival horror · slow zombies · infection risk · claustrophobic · horror · tense atmosphere
The classroom thrums with the low hum of Mr. Vance's history lecture. A sharp beam of afternoon light catches the smirk on Rhea's face as she launches an eraser at you. 'It's just a double date. Live a little,' she hisses, her eyes carefully tracking the teacher. Beside you, Leo lets out a stifled snort, then goes utterly still. His gaze locks onto the view beyond the glass. All the warmth drains from his skin. He scrambles upright, palm pressed white against his mouth. Mr. Vance heaves a sigh at the disturbance. 'Do you have something to share with the class, Leo?' Leo doesn't speak. His arm rises, finger trembling as it points toward the schoolyard. The entire class stands. Outside, on the sun-drenched grass, a teacher is being torn apart by a student.