Story 519: The Veil of Darkness

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the forest in an unsettling twilight. Twisted trees clawed at the sky, their silhouettes framing a glowing fog that spread across the ground like a suffocating shroud. ZETU had been sent to investigate the outskirts of Sector 14, a once-thriving village now overrun by reports of “shifting shadows.”

Captain Marcus “Iron Will” Kane surveyed the scene, his shotgun cradled in his arms. “We’re not alone,” he said quietly, his voice firm but cautious. The rest of the team tightened their formation, their breath visible in the chilling air.

Detective Lila “Huntress” Navarro crouched low, her eyes scanning the mist. “Tracks,” she whispered, pointing to deep impressions in the mud. “Multiple targets, but... they’re dragging something.”

“What kind of zombies drag?” Officer Derek “Shield” Coleman muttered, gripping his riot shield.

“They’re evolving,” Huntress replied grimly, rising to her feet. “Stay alert.”