Against A Ghost
Author: ALPHA-PEN ORIGINALS
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-31 16:04:29

[DAY 30 OF THE APOCALYPSE]

Drake decided to go out and finally face the invisible enemy that had now been identified as Dana.

He walked out from behind the car where he hid with Elisa after whispering to Elisa to remain hidden.

"I'll be right back, just remain there and be safe," Drake said to her.

Walking out, Drake still could not see anything or anyone apart from the stones resting on the floor.

Drake's voice rang out with curiosity and assertion as he addressed Dana directly even though he couldn't see her yet.

"Who are you?" he asked, his tone was firm yet inquisitive. He stood firm on his feet even though his heart was shaking.

He was unsure of he had taken the right step by coming out because as he spoke he didn't receive any response, apart from the thick breeze that was hurling around them in a distance.

"I've learned your name is Dana, and you're a rank higher than me, sitting comfortably on the B-RANK while I'm on the C-RANK. I can't help but wonder why you're here. I mea
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