Story 69: The Wealth of Shadows

Mara lounged in her opulent penthouse, surrounded by piles of money, a glass of fine wine in hand. She sighed contentedly, the weight of her wealth a comforting shield against the world's problems. The city's chaotic news played in the background, but she paid little attention, lost in her luxurious cocoon.

Down in the streets, Dr. Alan Pierce raced against time, trying to reach as many people as possible with his urgent message. "The zombie virus is spreading faster than anticipated! We need to evacuate now!" His voice, however, was drowned out by the clamor of disbelief and panic.

Officer Linda Carter was in the thick of it, guiding terrified citizens to safety while fending off the relentless undead. Her radio crackled with updates, each more dire than the last. "All units, the outbreak has reached the downtown area. Proceed with extreme caution."