Shadows Of The Dead - elmax au

When the world fell to the undead a month ago, Maxine was forced to fend for herself. Despite the madness, she managed to survive-though her sanity hangs by a thread. During a routine search for supplies, she encounters a doe-eyed, speech-challenged girl on a quest to find her father. Although Maxine suspects the father is long gone, she agrees to help.

As they journey through the wasteland together, Maxine unravels the mystery of the girl's oddities. This girl is a beacon of hope in a world devoid of it-and a magnet for anyone desperate to cling to life. With danger lurking at every turn, Maxine vows to protect her at all costs. Amidst the chaos, an unbreakable bond forms.