Choosing to Begin (7)
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Last published Sat, May 2, 2026
Alexandria stands on the edge of collapse. As old friends return and new threats loom, trust is more fragile than ever. The survivors face impossible choices as loyalties are tested and dark secrets threaten to tear the community apart from within.
For Sadie and Daryl, the fight isn't just against the dangers outside their walls, but the distance that's grown between them. In a world where every day could be their last, they must each decide what's worth holding on to-and what they're willing to risk for hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love.
This is the 7th (and final) installment in my Daryl Dixon Love Story series.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters or the rights to The Walking Dead. I own only the characters I've made up within this story.
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