The soft roar of the waves grows faint as we make our way deeper into the underbrush of Barrier Island. We landed at its southernmost point. The lab we are searching for is said to be isolated somewhere in this forest. Val flicks fronds out of her hair, plants her hand on her hip, and ...

Bile rises in my throat as I adjust my grip on my sword, perspiration forming at the nape of my neck. My vision moves from one zombie to the next, assessing weaknesses and anticipating my attack. “Here we go,” Asher raises his blade. His gaze is locked on the Ragers leading the group right to ...

Every instinct is telling me to run. My muscles are tense, and I take a steadying breath. I look to my comrades, a question on the tip of my tongue. What do we do now? “We do this together.” Asher sets his jaw. “Remember your training.” Jamie shoots him a concerned glance. Her reason is ...

The entrance to Barrier Island’s lab is not unlike that of a hospital. Shattered glass doors lead into a dark lobby, now covered in moss. The stench of neglect lingers in the forgotten hallways. We click our flashlights on in tandem, illuminating the corridor ahead. Something slithers underfoot, and I shiver. “It’s awfully quiet in ...