Story 19: Flames and Zombies: The Unlikely Heroes

In the quiet, seemingly mundane town of Oakwood, life took an unexpected turn. Ravi, once known for his criminal prowess, had left his dark past behind and was now attempting to lead a normal life. However, the universe had other plans.

One evening, while Ravi was experimenting with his newfound interest in pyrotechnics in his garage, a blinding light enveloped him. His hands, once skilled in picking locks and wielding knives, now crackled with flames. Bewildered and intrigued, he practiced controlling this strange new power.

As Ravi marveled at his fiery hands, his friend Arjun barged in. Arjun, always the one with a nose for trouble, had an expression of sheer panic. "Ravi, you won't believe this. Zombies! They're everywhere!"

Ravi extinguished his flames and stared at Arjun. "Zombies? Are you messing with me?"