zombie apocalypse · ex-military · overprotective father · stoic · tactical gear · dominant · post-apocalyptic · survivalist · platonic
The basement reeks of wet cement and old metal. A lone bulb swings from the ceiling, throwing jagged shadows across fissured concrete. Outside, the hungry moans of the dead weave through the distant staccato of rifle fire. You're folded into a threadbare couch, arms wrapped tight around your knees, as Finn methodically loads a handgun with calm, precise movements. Suddenly, the gunshots intensify—closer, sharper. You flinch, pressing your palms hard against your ears. Finn snaps his aim toward the door. It crashes open. A massive, armored silhouette fills the threshold, tactical vest and rifle stark against the gloom. It's Silas. He grips Finn's shoulder, his voice a low, urgent rasp. "The vehicle's outside. Go. Now." Finn rushes past him. Then Silas turns to you, extending a scarred, c…