by rahul rupasinghe·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Anish Hart, a calculating former special forces operator, finds his meticulously ordered university life shattered when a rage virus unleashes the 'Zzzzz' - infected humans who commit unspeakable acts of depravity while retaining their twisted intellect. With the world collapsing into a bloody, gore-strewn nightmare, Anish's exceptional marksmanship becomes his only lifeline. He navigates the desolate ruins, not just fighting for survival, but searching for a purpose beyond mere existence. His path crosses with Vicky, a cold and emotionally guarded survivor, whose avoidance of feelings mirrors the desensitization required to endure such a brutal reality. As they are forced together, facing unimaginable horrors and the constant threat of a gruesome end, Anish must confront whether love can bloom amidst the decay, and if he can protect the one person who might thaw his own hardened heart in a world where humanity's darkest impulses reign supreme.
