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Dark Days by Dahir Hersi

In "Dark Days," readers plunge into the gripping narrative of Max, a 19-year-old freshman at Freemont University. His ordinary college life spirals into chaos when an extraordinary cosmic event unfolds. As Max navigates his freshman year, the sun inexplicably falls into a lunar eclipse, casting an unyielding shadow over the earth. This perplexing phenomenon defies the laws of nature, persisting unnaturally, with neither movement nor change, stirring unease and speculation among the populace. The story takes a harrowing turn when Max, amidst growing societal panic, hears a piercing scream that leads him to the campus park. There, he encounters a terrifying, six-foot-tall entity, akin to the mythical Slenderman, but more ghastly. This creature, with its stark black form and haunting white eyes, is assaulting a fellow student. Max's discovery marks the onset of an apocalyptic nightmare. As the eclipse continues to loom, the world descends into darkness both literally and metaphorically. People transform into grotesque, zombie-like beings, heralding a new era of survival and fear. Max, once a regular college student, finds himself at the epicenter of this chilling new reality. He must navigate this dystopian world, grappling with the loss of normalcy and the rise of horror. "Dahir Hersi weaves a tale that is not just about survival, but also about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable terror. "Dark Days" is a riveting blend of science fiction and horror, with a protagonist whose journey is as emotionally resonant as it is harrowing. This novel is a profound exploration of how an ordinary person confronts extraordinary circumstances, and the transformations that ensue both within and without.

Dahir_Hersi_3558 · Horror

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The Onslaught

Max stood petrified, his eyes locked on the most horrific sight he had ever seen. A towering, black figure, about six feet tall with glowing white eye sockets, was savagely tearing into a fellow student. Its movements were mechanical, devoid of any sympathy or remorse.

Beside him, Jack, fueled by a mixture of bravery and shock, picked up a broken branch the size of a bat. "We can't just watch this happen!" he exclaimed, charging at the creature with determination etched on his face. He swung hard, aiming for the creature's head.

The branch snapped upon impact, but the creature remained unfazed, its chilling gaze turning towards Jack. Max's heart sank as the entity moved with horrifying speed, lashing out at Jack. In moments, it tore him apart in the same brutal manner as its first victim. The sickening sound of Jack's screams filled the air, a haunting echo of despair.

Max, paralyzed by the scene, felt Mia's hand gripping his. "Max, we need to move, now!" she urged, her voice trembling with fear.

Snapped back to reality, Max nodded, and they turned to run. They dashed across the campus, the sounds of chaos and terror following them. The night was alive with screams, and more shadowy figures emerged, attacking students in a frenzied onslaught.

Max and Mia reached the center of campus, right next to the library. Without a word, they darted inside, the heavy doors offering a momentary barrier from the horrors outside.

Once inside, Mia's strength faltered. She slumped against a bookshelf, her body shaking with uncontrollable sobs. "It's... it's all gone wrong. Jack... everyone..." she managed to say between tears.

Max stood beside her, his own emotions a whirlwind of fear, shock, and grief. "I... I don't understand. What are those things? Why is this happening?" he muttered, more to himself than to Mia.

Mia looked up at Max, her eyes red and swollen. "How did our night turn into this nightmare? We were just students... and now, Jack's gone. They're all... What are we going to do, Max?"

Max slid down next to her, his mind racing for answers that wouldn't come. "I don't know, Mia. I really don't know. But we can't give up. We've got to think of something, find a way to stay safe."

They sat in silence, the library's usual tranquility now a stark contrast to the pandemonium outside. Max's thoughts turned to his parents, his friends, the life he had known just hours ago. The sense of loss was overwhelming, the future uncertain.

Mia grabbed Max's hand, seeking some semblance of comfort in the touch. "Max, promise me we'll try to get out of this. Together," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Max squeezed her hand in response. "I promise, Mia. We'll find a way. For Jack, for everyone we've lost tonight. We won't let this be the end."

Their pact made, Max and Mia sat huddled in the library, surrounded by books and the ghosts of a world that seemed to have vanished overnight. The night outside grew deeper, the unknown horrors lurking just beyond the doors, but in that moment, they found a flicker of hope in their shared determination to survive.

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