S_Wolfe

I thought I was just another gamer until I found myself in a post-apocalyptic world where survival is a game—and I’m playing for keeps. With my life on the line and grotesque creatures lurking around every corner, I quickly learn that strategy is my best weapon.

But it’s not just about surviving; it’s about forging bonds with a ragtag group of fellow survivors. Among them is Ethan, a brooding ex-soldier who makes my heart race despite the danger we face. As we navigate a treacherous landscape filled with rival factions and ancient magic, I must uncover the secrets within me that could turn the tide in our favor.

Will our growing connection help us rise from the ashes, or will the chaos of this world tear us apart before we get the chance?

Survival of the fittest: Rise of the Phoenix

Chapter 86: Betrayal Unveiled

The air hung thick with the stench of victory and loss as the fortress crumbled around them. Alex wiped the sweat from her brow, her hand trembling as she sheathed her sword. The glow of her weapon had dimmed, but the weight of her victory still pressed heavily on her shoulders. Her gaze swept across her companions—Ethan leaning heavily against a shattered pillar, Liora checking an arrow wound on Soren, Kai kneeling on the ground to catch his breath, and Calista…

Calista stood apart from the group, her back to them as she stared at the smoldering remnants of the Nightwalker's throne. Shadows danced unnaturally around her figure, and Alex's chest tightened with unease.

"Is everyone okay?" Alex asked, her voice strained but steady.

Ethan pushed himself upright, offering her a tired smile. "We're alive. That's all that matters."

"Barely," Liora muttered, tying a strip of cloth around Soren's arm.