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Among the Dead

A serene night is shattered by a deadly virus outbreak, transforming the living into monstrous creatures. Celine, a young girl, finds herself thrust into a terrifying world alongside her younger brother, Avery. As they navigate this nightmarish landscape, they encounter Shilo, a former classmate, and together they forge a bond to survive. Their desperate search for safety leads them to Havenshire, a city walled by water rumored to be a sanctuary. However, they soon discover a darker truth: Havenshire is a corrupt haven, controlled by a tyrannical leader who sympathizes with the infected and believes they will be cured. Determined to reclaim Havenshire and create a true sanctuary for survivors, Celine, Shilo, Avery, and a new unlikely ally, Jacob, join forces with a charismatic leader named Sam and his resourceful crew. Together, they devise a daring plan to overthrow the corrupt Governor George and establish a real sanctuary for survivors of the virus. As they face overwhelming odds and confront the horrors within and without the walls of Havenshire, Celine must summon her inner strength and courage to not only lead the ones she's come to care for in the fight for safety, but also fight the battle that rages quietly within her. Because Celine has found love among the dead, but the question is; who will she choose?

Alexis_Mcnair · Fantasi
Peringkat tidak cukup
29 Chs

Chapter 10: Close call.

 Jacob led us as far as he could through back alley ways and eventually, a small patch of woods. 

"Here's where I leave you to it," Jacob said, as he looked around at each of us. "When you get out of here, you'll find your car keys under the driver's side seat. And listen," he looked only at me this time. "I'm sorry about all of this. You're right, Celine. I am a poser. I don't think any of this is right, but I'm too much of a pushover to do anything about it. There's a small tower just outside of town with a CB radio. Get to it-"

A gunshot rang out into night air and Jacob fell to the ground with a yell. The metallic scent of blood filled my nose. Jacob's been shot. My gaze shot in every direction looking for the culprit. Shilo and Avery were crouched down behind a tree and I had no idea where the couple were hiding. 

"Well, well, well," a deep, gravelly voice called out from somewhere. 

Mayor George.