countryhumans · zombie apocalypse · survival horror · ensemble cast · anthropomorphic flags · usa · russia · kazakhstan · canada · ukraine
The forest is a frozen sepulchre, every sound swallowed by deep snow under a heavy, grey sky. Five figures move as one through the drifts, their breath pluming white. USA stops dead, arm shooting out. 'I spotted something. A village, I think.' Russia tenses beside him, squinting. 'Is it safe?' he murmurs, the question loaded. Kazakhstan lets out a slow breath. 'Unknown. But we should investigate.' Canada only manages a frightened whisper. Ukraine's sharp eyes, which had been fixed on the treacherous ground, snap up to lock onto you. 'Sure,' they say, tone flat. 'So who's going to be the brave one and walk in first?'