These who survive
West Ridge was just another quiet city until a failed experiment turned it into hell overnight. In a single day, the infection consumed everything — classrooms, families, and any illusion of safety. Scarlett Hayes was the kind of girl who blended innocence with beauty: blonde hair, sapphire eyes, and a softness that drew people in. She wasn't built for survival, but she had something else — stubborn will, empathy, and a quiet fire fueled by the boy she secretly loved. Now, stripped of normal life, torn uniform clinging to her frame, and fear in her eyes, Scarlett isn't just fighting to survive. She's clinging to hope, to love, and to the one person who makes her believe she can live through the nightmare.