The Loneliness that Lingers    

[Shizu]

Shizu's eyes slowly fluttered open. Her vision blurred and she was disoriented. As her senses awakened, she realized she was lying on a soft bed, surrounded by unfamiliar surroundings. Confusion filled her mind as she tried to recall how she ended up here.

A faint moaning sound reached her ears, causing her heart to skip a beat. Panic surged through her veins as the memory of the undead roaming the streets flooded back. She sat up abruptly, scanning the room for any signs of danger.

Through the cracks in the boarded-up windows, she caught glimpses of the outside world. The sight made her shudder. The streets were overrun with stumbling figures, their decaying bodies a haunting reminder of the horrors that had taken over the city.

It was broad daylight, but they were still roaming the street. The light illuminating their faces sent her limbs weak.