Story 513: The Crimson Abyss

The air was thick with decay as the Zombie Eradication Tactical Unit (ZETU) moved deeper into the crimson-lit alley. The lampposts, dim and flickering, illuminated dozens of shambling figures, their dead eyes reflecting the eerie red glow. The city around them was eerily quiet, save for the guttural growls of the undead.

Captain Marcus Kane raised his hand, signaling the team to halt. His voice was steady, but the tension in his eyes betrayed him. “This isn’t an ordinary horde. They’re waiting for something.”

Sergeant Jenna "Blaze" Hart gripped her flamethrower tightly. “Waiting for what? A dinner bell?”

Riley "Quick Shot" Bennett, perched on a rooftop overlooking the street, scanned the scene through her sniper scope. “I’ve got movement deeper in. Something… big. It’s not like the rest of them.”