Story 501: Nightfall in Sector 12 (ZETU Series)

The night was dense with a suffocating mist, punctuated only by the kaleidoscopic glare of flashing red and blue lights. Sector 12, once a bustling residential area, had become a ghost town—silent except for the low growls of the undead lurking in the shadows.

Captain Marcus “Iron Will” Kane stepped out of the ZETU command vehicle, his shotgun held firmly in one hand. He scanned the area, his steely eyes locking onto the flicker of movement behind a partially collapsed house. The air reeked of decay, but Kane was undeterred. This was his battlefield, and his team was ready.

“Team, fan out!” Kane barked, his voice cutting through the chaos. “Stay sharp. These aren’t your average shamblers.”

To his left, Officer Riley “Quick Shot” Bennett had already taken position on the roof of an abandoned car. Through the scope of her sniper rifle, she scanned the dimly lit street, searching for any signs of movement. Her finger hovered near the trigger, her breathing steady.