When All is Lost
In a world ravaged by the undead, where remnants of humanity cling to existence within controlled zones, Kate's life is a suffocating cycle of domesticity. But when her husband, Chris, vanishes from his guard shift, the carefully constructed walls of her reality crumble. Forced to confront the brutal truths of a dying world and the secrets held by those closest to her, Kate must shed her docile skin and embark on a desperate quest. Will she find Chris amidst the encroaching chaos, or will she discover that the true monsters are not just outside the walls, but within them?
The oppressive silence of the apartment was a familiar companion, broken only by the rhythmic click of knitting needles. I grimaced, holding up the peach-colored baby bootie to the dim light. Another snag.
My life, once vibrant and full, had narrowed to these small, monotonous tasks. Two months confined within these sterile walls, my only contact with the outside world being Chris, my husband, and the weekly visit from Malinda, the task-giver.
I sighed, dropping the ugly creation onto the couch. Chris would be home soon. That thought, a small, warm ember in the cold, dull existence, was the only thing that kept me going.
