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Last published Mon, Dec 15, 2025
In a world overrun by the dead, the truth might be the most dangerous thing left alive.
Kade Mercer is a Runner-one of the few reckless enough to deliver medicine, tech, and secrets across infected zones. But when a simple drop goes wrong, he finds himself carrying a flash drive loaded with classified data... and a target on his back.
Something about the outbreak doesn't add up. The infected are changing. Watching. Evolving. And someone-or something-wants the truth buried for good.
With a rogue scientist, a smart-mouthed hacker, and a haunting past catching up to him, Kade races against the end of the world to uncover a secret that could save what's left of it...
Or doom humanity for good.
⚠️ The Runners is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi romance full of heat, high-stakes danger, and deadly chemistry.
Zombies. Conspiracies. Survival. The Runners is a gritty, fast-paced sci-fi thriller with a pulse.
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