She then took out a small, gadget similar to a handheld mirror but without a frame, that played a video.Asher stood at the center of the stage, pretending to be devastated."With a heavy heart, I regret to inform you of the tragic passing of our only ray of hope, Zaria Dove!" he sniffled."She fearlessly ventured into the clutches of death itself to bring us the cure for this illness.However, her slightest mistake awakened our ancient foe, an enemy banished from our lands due to the thunderstorm we conjured.You see, this is why I never risk a woman's life. She was our responsibility and she lost her battle against something even a man fears to confront."After a brief pause, he continued."Yes, the creepers have returned. Her mistake created a path for them to enter our city.I have ordered my brave soldiers to isolate the citizens and enforce a strict curfew.Close your doors, keep them tightly shut, and do not open them, even if your loved ones are among the those creepers or the
On the next page, it said, "Veronica has chosen the password for self-destruction of this place.I'm writing it down so I can remember it when I leave! The password is Breakout 13!" Below that, there was a scratched arrow pointing to the left.As I turned left, I came face to face with a plain white wall.The entire lab had been shaking this whole time due to the destruction happening in the cave.Suddenly, I felt a strong vibration running down my spine, a clear sign of danger.The vibration grew stronger, as the entire place started to shake violently.A crack started to form on one of the pods in the center, slowly getting bigger.I hurried towards the wall and desperately tried to break through, but my attempts were futile. There was no sign of an exit or door.Feeling helpless, I turned around and saw the man inside the cracked pod opening his eyes, while the rest of his body remained lifeless.I tightly gripped my gun, pointing it at him, as the cracks spread to the other pods.
"Hey, there's no more water in there!" I warned, keeping my distance. His heavy, growling breath sent shivers down my spine, so I quietly backed away. Unfortunately, I accidentally stepped on a pen, catching his attention. He turned toward me, and even though he appeared to be blind, he could somehow see me. Slowly, he prepared himself to attack me. "I didn't do anything!" I desperately tried to convince him, but his response left me trembling. "That’s not the reason why I want you! There must be something you possess, tears? Sweat... maybe even blood!" He came at me, gripping me so tightly that it felt nearly impossible to escape. It licked my wrist “Hey, stop!” I pushed his face away but he continued to lick my skin, this was making me even more terrified. "Dr. William mentioned that it's easy to bite into a wet skin." He said. I was getting really annoyed by his behavior. In the heat of the moment, I grabbed the gun that had fallen from my hand and forcefully hit him on th
I fought with all my might, and when they finally realized that I wasn't an easy target. One of the women among them crouched down like a wild animal, and the rest followed her suit, they all started howling. Their howls created a chilling symphony that pierced through my ears, driving me to the brink of insanity. In a desperate attempt to overpower me, two of them caught me off guard and attacked me from behind, grabbing hold of me. One of them pulled at my leg, causing me to crash to the ground, completely defenseless. As one of them let out a howl right into my ear, another tried to yank me by my clothes. One of them forced himself on me, and I couldn't even scream for help. But just when I thought it was all over, the one on top of me was suddenly shot down. The others stood up and hissed in the opposite direction, and I saw a figure in uniform. "Get back!" a woman's voice commanded. I stepped back and saw that it was a flamethrower in her hands. She burned every single
"This place isn't a fresh start. It's best if we leave as soon as possible!" I replied, even though I knew Kai was joking.But his words triggered a memory. "Kai, you're a genius!" I stared into his eyes as I shook him hard by his shoulders."If you say so!" He shrugged.I sprinted towards the hut that held the trunk with three cogwheel slots.I took out the artifact from my pocket, the one my mother had given me, and placed it into the slot.All I had to do was insert it and press, and the trunk unlocked and the top opened gently on its own.Inside the trunk, there was a pile of hay."Who locks up the hay like this?" Kai asked. "Is this the golden haystack? The one made by the great Rumpelstiltskin?" he added."The great what?" Jennifer looked at him with confusion."It's from that story we heard as kids where the..." Before he could continue, he noticed the anger building up within her gaze and decided to stay silent adding "Never mind!"When I removed the hay from inside the trunk,
In the other flash drive, we found out that the failed subjects prior to the final release of the virus were forcibly placed in a separate prison. These subjects, known as creepers, were kept in a lab alongside the failed virus. This virus was known to be the most dangerous and effective, capable of spreading through mere contact. During a nuclear attack, the tube containing the remaining virus exploded, leading to an increase in the number of creepers. Now I understood why the creepers were pursuing us. It wasn't because they craved our flesh or blood; they weren't cannibals. They sought revenge and harbored hatred towards us for what a human had done to them. As time passed, Asher grew to despise both William and himself for their brutal actions. He made the decision to escape with Veronica, but William had eyes everywhere. Following William's plan, Asher unknowingly consumed coffee spiked with sleeping pills and found himself imprisoned in the research facility where these i
I quickly tied my hair up in a ponytail and scanned the area for Enzo, but he was nowhere to be found, which made me uneasy.I inquired with others and discovered that he was on the wall, keeping a watch and possibly attempting to avoid me.I discovered him standing on the towering wall of one of the defense towers, a perfect vantage point to oversee the vast expanse where the creepers' attack was expected. The moon cast a gentle glow over the city, while the hum of machinery and the distant murmurs of soldiers preparing for war filled the air.Climbing the steps of the tower, I found him standing at the edge, his gaze lost in the intricate lights of the city.My heart ached as I saw the worry etched on his face. As I approached, the soft sound of my footsteps interrupted his thoughts, and he turned to meet my gaze.In the moonlight, his eyes revealed an unspoken fear of losing me in the upcoming battle.Without saying a word, I took his hand and guided him to a quieter corner of the
“I understand!” I exclaimed, looking into her eyes. I pulled my hair back into a ponytail, recalling his touch, his fingers in my hair, as my focus swiftly shifted to the soldiers gathering in the center of the city. Our anticipation continued to grow. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a strange glow over the walls of the Ferric Burg. The air was heavy with tension. The warriors were armed with a mix of firearms and close combat weapons. One group of guards protected the city, while another distributed provisions and clothing to the refugees. Some were stationed at the towers and walls, while the rest of us prepared for battle. The once lively city now stood as a hauntingly well-designed structure, with the darkness of death lurking within its walls. Caleb’s men stood watch on the wall. Among the fighters, there was an unsettling restlessness, a blend of fear and determination flickering in their eyes. Some clutched their firearms tightly, while others tightened their grip