Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition

With these chilling words, the entire group took to the air again, their bodies shifting back into birds as they vanished into the darkening sky. I watched from my hidden corner as they disappeared into the distance, their presence leaving an unsettling silence in their wake.

Once the last of them had gone, I cautiously emerged from my hiding spot. The shadows that had seemed so oppressive moments ago now felt like a protective cloak around me. My task was far from over; I had to find the gate to the outside world.

I moved quickly but carefully, my senses on high alert. The corridors and paths seemed to twist and turn endlessly, each one a potential trap. The memory of the group leader’s ominous words echoed in my mind, spurring me forward with a sense of urgency.

As I continued my search, the darkness seemed to deepen, pressing in from all sides. But I couldn’t afford to stop; the way out had to be here somewhere. Every step I took brought me closer to freedom, but also deeper into the unknown.

Finally, after what felt like hours, I saw it—a faint glimmer of light marking the outline of a gate. My heart raced as I approached, praying it would lead me to safety. I reached out, my fingers trembling as they touched the cold metal.

With a deep breath, I pushed the gate open and stepped through. The fresh air filled my lungs, and the oppressive weight of the shadows lifted. I was outside, free at last from the darkness and the menace of the Flock of Shadows.

But as I looked back one last time, I knew this was not the end. The leader’s warning still echoed in my mind, a grim reminder that the threat was far from over. The real journey had just begun.