This Love Won't Rot

"You always look at me like that, " he murmured, "Like what?" she asked, "Like I'm the only thing keeping you breathing, " he said.
Freya and Oliver navigate a world torn apart by infection, violence, and mutated horrors. As siblings, their deep bond becomes their greatest strength, helping them survive the physical dangers and emotional trauma that plague every step of their journey. From reanimated corpses to scenes of cannibalism, they face brutal realities with only each other to rely on. They find temporary refuge in an abandoned lodge, but peace is fleeting. The lodge is haunted by infected beings-some of whom were once people they knew. Their grief deepens after losing a child named Hope, whom they had taken in and come to love. Still, their shared sorrow brings them closer, and in rare quiet moments, they begin to rediscover joy. As spring arrives, they plant seeds outside the lodge-a symbol of fragile hope. But new threats continue to emerge. The infected evolve, becoming deadlier, and Freya's protective instincts about Oliver grow stronger. Their relationship shifts as they begin to accept a new, unconventional family dynamic that even includes some infected who remain eerily human. Freya soon undergoes a strange transformation, developing feline traits that blur the line between human and other. With Oliver's support, she learns to accept this new part of herself and channel its strength. Together, they journey into a decaying city filled with relentless dangers. Fighting side by side, they draw power from their connection, refusing to let the world tear them apart. Their story is one of grief, survival, and unbreakable love. Amid chaos and despair, Freya and Oliver hold on to the one thing the infection can't take-their bond, and the hope for something better.