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 87: The Breaking Dawn

The fortress lay in ruins, its shattered stones glowing faintly under the pale light of dawn. Smoke curled into the air, carrying the acrid stench of destruction. Alex stood at the edge of the rubble, staring at the abyss where Calista had disappeared. The faint echoes of her last words still haunted her ears.

The others were silent. Ethan leaned heavily on Kai, his breathing shallow but steady. Liora crouched nearby, patching Soren's wounds with shaky hands. None of them spoke of what had just transpired. None dared to acknowledge the unspoken truth—they had lost more than a friend.

"Alex," Liora finally broke the silence, her voice soft but firm. "We need to move. The cultists won't stop hunting us, not after what we've done."