Highbridge Rising
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{2024 ONC Round One Ambassadors Pick }In the heart of the bustling Bronx, amidst the vibrant chaos of Highbridge, where the rhythm of life pulses through the streets, a resilient 18-year-old Camila finds herself thrust into a nightmarish struggle for survival. Balancing the weight of two jobs to support her family, Camila dreams of a better life beyond the confines of their cramped apartment. Little does she know that fate has a different plan.
When a mysterious outbreak turns the town she called home into a living nightmare, Highbridge transforms into a battleground of undead. Camila's world unravels as she races against time, desperately trying to navigate the levels of her apartment to reach her younger brother. The only problem that's between them is mad hordes of zombies lurking in every corner.
As the streets echo with the haunting groans of the undead, Camila's journey becomes a gritty, pulse-pounding odyssey through the darkened corridors of survival. Each level of her apartment complex presents new challenges, pushing her to the limits of courage and determination.
Will she conquer the shadows that threaten to consume her, or will the Bronx be her final resting point.
#ONC2024 | Prompt 22
✨Round One Ambassadors Pick in Open Novella Contest✨
✨Round One Qualifier in Open Novella Contest✨
✨Round Two Qualifier in Open Novella Contest✨
✨Round Three Longlist in Open Novella Contest✨
✨Round Four Shortlist in Open Novella Contest✨
‼️ Content/Trigger Warning: Contains gore, violence, some strong language.
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