Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition

Chapter 310 Story 310: The Beast Within

The monstrous brute thundered toward Zara, each of its steps shaking the ground like distant cannon fire. She tightened her grip on her twin blades, her breath steadying as adrenaline coursed through her veins. The team disappeared into the depot behind her, and for a moment, the world fell silent except for the guttural growl of the creature.

"Let's dance," Zara muttered under her breath.

The brute lunged, swinging a massive arm that could easily crush her. Zara dove to the side, her reflexes razor-sharp. She rolled back to her feet and slashed at its flank, her blades carving deep into the creature's rotting flesh. The brute howled in fury, its oversized hand swiping inches from her face.

Its sheer size made it a challenge to predict, but Zara knew brute strength was nothing without strategy. She darted around the creature, slicing at its legs in an effort to slow it down. The tactic worked for a moment—the beast stumbled, its movements becoming more erratic. Yet, even wounded, it was a terrifying opponent.

The comms crackled in her ear. "Zara, what are you doing?" Callum's voice was strained. "You can't take that thing on alone!"@@@@

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Callum's shots distracted the brute long enough for Zara to regain her footing. With a burst of speed, she charged forward, scaling the beast's back and driving her remaining blade into the base of its skull. The creature thrashed violently, but Zara held on, twisting the blade deeper.

With one final, guttural growl, the brute collapsed, its massive form crashing to the ground. Zara jumped clear, landing in a crouch as the beast lay still.

Callum climbed down from his perch, his expression a mix of relief and exasperation. "You're insane, you know that?"

"Maybe," Zara replied, wiping the ichor from her face. "But it worked."

Inside the depot, the team cheered as they emerged with supplies in tow. Zara sheathed her blade and turned to Callum. "Let's get back. We've still got a long fight ahead."