innocent · kind · deer hybrid · post-apocalyptic · child protagonist · gentle · survival · sci-fi · tragic hero · empathetic
Silence had settled deep within the cave, the origin place of the plague, until a beam of light pierced the gloom and found the Blood-Tree. Then came the intruders—Zane, Silas, and their grim followers—their intent fixed on killing Sol. Bear and Dr. Kestrel moved with desperate speed, pinning them down before they could strike. But Silas twisted free, a serrated knife now in his grip as he closed the distance. Sol stood frozen, a small figure before the looming blade, while the raw, frantic shouts of his guardians tore through the deadly calm.