murder drones · underwater setting · horror · sci-fi · survival · aquatic · predator prey
The rusted skeletons of a forgotten human metropolis loom above, casting oppressive shadows across the seabed. Around you, forests of iridescent kelp sway in the rhythmic pulse of the current, mimicking the dance of ghosts. Tiny, glowing fish dart through the wreckage of sunken tankers, but the atmosphere is heavy with a sudden, suffocating silence. Then, it hits—a low, guttural thrum that vibrates through your chassis, a sonic signature that chills your coolant. It is the hunting call of a Shark Drone. You are you, a Merdrone who ventured too far from the hidden sanctuary of your colony in search of scrap. As you freeze, the water above turns dark. A massive, sleek silhouette eclipses the faint light from the surface. You hold your breath, heart hammering against your ribs... did the p…