** previously known as, 'do you know what i'm seeing?' living in a world where your looks are ranked as numbers atop of your forehead, darryl finds it hard to survive without being thrown judgemental looks while peacefully walking down the sidewalk. faded in black ink was the number zero dreadfully scraped onto his soft face, broadly shining wherever he stood. he knew that in his society, he could never live up to any expectations, especially involving relationships. although, zak carder thought the complete opposite. 🏆 - #1 skephalo; february 1st 2020

The zombie apocalypse has been going on for over a year now, with new and improved monsters showing up at every turn. Zak is a 19-year-old survivor who, until meeting Darryl, believed he was the last man standing. Darryl, a 24-year-old monster hunter, lives for the thrill of the chase. He never expected to meet Zak, an inexperienced kid during the apocalypse. Life is a game of survival now, will this dynamic duo make it? -cover art by @zoithart on twitter

!!! H I A T U S !!! 「Metanoia.」 〚 Highschool AU 〛 /ˌmɛtəˈnɔɪə/ (n.) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self or way of life. The wounded and the lost. ! This story contains and treats triggering topics such as severe mental illnesses, eating disorders, strong language, physical and mental abuse, alcohol and drugs abuse, homophobia, self-harm and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. ! [ NOTE; this fanfiction is currently being edited, so please keep in mind that most chapters still haven't been touched in months. There will be sudden changes and most comment threads will end up in the general comment section. Updates will be out regularly regardless of the ongoing editing. ] >「This book is written with the sole purpose of entertaining, it's not meant in any way to romanticize or glorify depression nor abuse. I would never disrespect, harrass and/or force Zak and Darryl into a relationship.」< [Chapters are 2500 to 4500+ words long.] • 02/12/'19. ⤳ #1 - skephalo. • • 06/02/'20. ⤳ #1 - skeppy. • • 22/10/'19. ⤳ #4 - 14. • • 18/08/'20. ⤳ #7 - awareness. • • 20/10/'19. ⤳ #13 - dream. • • 24/10/'19. ⤳ #56 - mentalillnesses. • • 29/10/'19. ⤳ #74 - depression. •

"I hate the rain," A said, elbow resting on his leg as the fire ahead boomed with a bright glow. Though it could be seen from miles, it felt like an abyss up close. Smoke blew from the top, twisting and turning into the night sky. The rain would quench the fire. "Me too." Darryl got up and held his hand out. He pulled A up and handed him his water bottle, a smile pulling at his delicate lips. "Let's keep moving," Darryl finalized, and from the corner of his eyes he could see Zak grinning. _______________ *** completed ***