Within A Decaying World
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Last published Fri, Mar 6, 2026
In a world overrun by the undead, survival is everything-but for Dylan, surviving has never felt like living. Haunted by the remnants of civilization and the weight of his own solitude, he moves through the ruins with only his machete and his instincts to keep him breathing.
Then he meets Anthony-a survivor with sharp reflexes, quick wit, and a defiant grin that never quite fades, even in the face of death. Their uneasy alliance begins as necessity, forged in the heat of battle against the horrors lurking in the shadows. But as tensions rise, and secrets unfold, Dylan finds himself questioning what he's really fighting for-and whether Anthony is just another risk, or something he can't afford to lose.
In a landscape where trust is fragile, love is dangerous, and every moment could be your last, Dylan and Anthony must face the truth: the dead aren't the only things hunting them.
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