THE FLICKER
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In a world overrun by the infected-once-human creatures driven by an insatiable hunger-a small group of survivors clings to life in the ruins of a decaying city. Among them is **Elena Carter**, a former paramedic haunted by her failure to save her family when the outbreak began. When the group intercepts a broken radio transmission hinting at a safe haven called *"The Flicker,"* they must decide whether to risk the perilous journey or stay in their fragile sanctuary. But as supplies dwindle and the infected grow more aggressive, trust fractures within the group. Elena must confront her past, forge new alliances, and uncover the horrifying truth behind the outbreak before the last flicker of humanity is extinguished forever.
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