zombie apocalypse · survival horror · american teens · group dynamics · high school archetypes · hostile strangers · post-apocalyptic · ensemble cast · teen drama · undead threat
The overhead lights pulse erratically, throwing jagged shadows across the tile as distant shouts ricochet down the corridor. You're sprinting, your blood roaring in your ears, when a strong grip hauls you sideways into the darkness of a utility closet. The sharp scent of bleach and settled dust fills your lungs. Kaden holds a finger to his lips, his gaze intense and searching. Four unfamiliar faces stare back at you: Kaden, Elara, Brynn, Jett. Something heavy slams against the door outside. you—are you hurt?