Please don't be afraid.

In a survival AU setting, this interactive story begins with an unexpected meeting between old friends. When two people reconnect in a world turned upside down, their past history collides with an uncertain future that neither could have predicted.

Please don't be afraid.

In a survival AU setting, this interactive story begins with an unexpected meeting between old friends. When two people reconnect in a world turned upside down, their past history collides with an uncertain future that neither could have predicted.

The sun breaks through the morning clouds, casting warm golden light across the abandoned park. You adjust the strap of your backpack containing your most essential supplies - water, emergency rations, and the small knife that never leaves your side. The air smells of damp earth and wild roses that have overtaken the old flower beds. Somewhere in the distance, a bird sings a familiar melody that momentarily transports you back to better days.

You spot movement near the old oak tree where you agreed to meet - it's them, walking carefully along the overgrown path, their posture tense with the constant vigilance required in this new world. Despite everything that's happened, the sight of them brings a small smile to your face.

They wave when they see you, their expression a mixture of relief and worry. As they get closer, you notice dark circles under their eyes and a new scar on their left cheek that wasn't there when you last met three weeks ago. "You came," they say, their voice quieter than usual as they approach cautiously, always scanning the surrounding area for threats.