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Chapter 14, New Allay.
The van's tires crunched over gravel as they turned off the main road, plunging into a dense thicket of pine trees. Shihab watched through the window as sunlight filtered through the branches in fractured beams, casting shifting patterns across the forest floor. The air smelled of damp earth and pine resin, a stark contrast to the acrid smoke of the city they'd left behind. After twenty minutes of winding through increasingly narrow paths, the trees parted to reveal a sturdy log cabin nestled in a small clearing. The structure was larger than Shihab expected, with a wraparound porch and smoke curling lazily from a stone chimney. Solar panels lined part of the roof, and a well-maintained vegetable garden stretched along one side. Jawad killed the engine and turned in his seat. His dark eyes scanned each of them before settling on Shihab. "Wait here," he said, his voice low but firm. "I need to speak with you alone first." Ayham immediately tensed. "Why just him? And who are you?"
Chapter 13, New Player.
The tension in the abandoned factory was thick enough to choke on. Rusted machinery loomed in the shadows like silent witnesses to the coming confrontation. Qasim's men had formed a tight semicircle around Shihab's group, their weapons glinting in the dim light filtering through broken skylights. The stale air carried the metallic tang of gun oil mixed with the ever-present rot of the zombies that lurked just beyond the crumbling walls. Shihab kept his shotgun leveled at Qasim's chest, his finger resting lightly on the trigger guard. His voice was calm but carried an edge of steel. "You're smarter than this, Qasim. You know exactly what happens if we start shooting in here. That horde outside? They'll come running like moths to a flame. And the smell of blood?" He shook his head slowly. "None of us will have a chance. Not you. Not your men. Not us." Qasim chuckled darkly, rolling a gold coin across his knuckles in a practiced motion. The coin caught the light with each rotation, f
Chapter 12, Stupid Little Brother.
The hideout was quiet except for the muffled groans of zombies in the distance. Ayham paced the small storage room they'd locked him in, his boots scuffing against the concrete floor. He kicked at an empty water bottle in frustration. "This is bullshit." He exclaimed.Through the small barred window, he could see the faint glow of fires burning across the city. Somewhere out there, his brother was playing the hero again while he rotted in this cell. A sharp pain shot through his ribs where Shihab had punched him earlier. He winced, touching the tender spot. Yeah, real brotherly love.The walkie-talkie hidden in his boot suddenly crackled to life. "Ayham, you there?" It was Jabir, one of his old crew. Ayham snatched it up, keeping his voice low. "About damn time. Where are you guys?" "Old textile factory by the docks. Qasim's pissed you got caught. Says if you don't get back soon, he'll—" "I don't give a shit what Qasim says," Ayham hissed. "I'm getting out. Be ready." He
Chapter 11, Sibling's War.
The mall echoed with the groans of zombies as Shihab fired his last bullet, dropping a decaying creature just feet from a group of terrified civilians. The Peace Seekers had secured most of the building, but the zombies kept coming. The zombie's skull exploded in a burst of rotten flesh as Shihab's bullet found its mark. The creature collapsed just inches from the family he was protecting. A man grabbed Shihab's arm, tears streaming down his face. "Thank you! May Allah bless you!" Shihab barely had time to nod before a familiar blue glow appeared in his vision. The words materialized before him, hovering in the air like a phantom screen: [LEVEL UP!] [Current Level: 11New Weapon Unlocked: Tactical Shotgun]Shihab blinked as the heavy weight of a sleek black shotgun suddenly appeared slung across his back. His fingers tingled as they brushed against the cold metal. __ "Reloading!" Shihab shouted to Rana as he ducked behind a shattered storefront. That's when he heard it - l
Chapter 10, Law And Order.
Shihab moved cautiously in the hospital's corridor, his weapon raised, as the team advanced through the wreckage. Beside him, Karam and Basil cleared the path, their weapons trained on every open doorway. Karima and Asma followed closely, medical kits strapped to their backs, while Waseem and Jalal took the rear, their eyes sharp for any movement. A faint whimper echoed from behind a collapsed shelf. Jalal's breath hitched. "Did you hear that?" he whispered urgently. The team froze. The sound came again, it was a weak, muffled cry. "There!" Asma pointed to a blocked door. Without hesitation, Shihab and Karam shoved the debris aside, revealing a small storage room. Inside, a woman huddled in the corner, clutching a trembling child to her chest. "Noor!" Jalal rushed forward, dropping to his knees beside his sister. "J-Jalal?" Noor's tear-streaked face lifted in disbelief. "You're alive!" "Of course I am," Jalal choked out, pulling her into a tight embrace. The little boy
Chapter 9, The Peace seekers.
The last can of beans rolled empty across the floor. Rima licked the inside of the lid, her small fingers trembling. Aisha hadn’t eaten in twenty hours she’d given her share to the younger girl, claiming she wasn’t hungry. Shihab knew better. Outside, the moans had grown louder. The infected could smell weakness. "You should eat," Shihab murmured, pressing his last protein bar into Aisha’s hands. She shook her head, pushing it back. "You need strength to finish your task." Rima curled against his side, her voice barely audible. "Will your family like us?" Shihab’s throat tightened. He adjusted the makeshift bandage on his arm, an accident happened yesterday and he doesn't even know how be survived . "They’ll love you," he whispered. The system’s countdown burned in his vision: 00:00:59...00:00:58...Aisha suddenly gasped, pointing at the window. "Look!" Dawn. Golden light spilled over the broken city as the timer hit zero. [TASK COMPLETE][Reward Unlocked: Family
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