Story 600: The Last Stand

The sky split apart, lightning tearing through the heavens as the Black Tide surged forward. The undead warlord, its charred armor smoldering, raised its massive war axe and let out a guttural roar that sent shockwaves through the battlefield.

Captain Marcus "Iron Will" Kane stood firm, shotgun in hand. His team, battered and bloodied, formed a final defensive line on the collapsed bridge’s remains. Behind them lay the last human stronghold, its survivors watching in paralyzed fear.

"This is it!" Marcus bellowed. "We hold, or humanity falls!"

The undead charged.

Officer Riley "Quick Shot" Bennett took position, sniper rifle blazing. She dropped zombies in rapid succession, but their numbers were endless.

Sergeant Jenna "Blaze" Hart, flamethrower ignited, created a wall of fire, but the undead pushed through, ablaze yet relentless.

Officer Derek "Shield" Coleman swung his riot shield, shattering skulls, but his strength waned.