Twilight Of The Living
Post-apocalyptic world
Karthik (ML)
I’ve seen this world die once before.
Pavitra
The sky, once painted with hues of sunrise and hope, is now nothing but a bruised canvas of ash and gray, stretching endlessly.
Karthik (ML)
Broken cities crumble under their own weight, with jagged skyscrapers piercing upward, as if trying to escape the desolation below.
Pavitra
Dust swirls in the wind, carrying the stench of rot and decay.
Karthik (ML)
Roads are cracked and overrun with dead weeds, but not even nature could reclaim this world—too much poison in the soil, too much death in the air.
Pavitra
The streets are empty, save for the scattered bones of those who didn’t make it.
Karthik (ML)
Buildings that were once alive with light and sound now stand as hollow tombs, their shattered windows staring out like dead eyes.
Pavitra
Cars rust, abandoned in heaps on the roads. Every corner of this place feels haunted, like the world itself is whispering its regrets to me.
Karthik (ML)
And then there are the infected. Shadows of what used to be human, they roam in packs, their lifeless eyes scanning for any hint of life.
Pavitra
Their groans echo in the silence, a reminder of what happens when you let your guard down.
Karthik (ML)
I’ve seen them tear through settlements, leaving nothing but blood-soaked ruins behind.
Pavitra
In this wasteland, trust is currency, and it's in short supply.
Karthik (ML)
Survivors have become scavengers, hoarding scraps of food, medicine, and weapons.
Pavitra
We’re all hunters now, but the prey is hope, and it’s growing scarcer by the day.
Karthik (ML)
I’m not here to save this world. I already tried that, and it failed. Now I’m here to survive.
Pavitra
To prepare. Because this isn’t the end—no, that’s still coming.
Karthik (ML)
But this time, I’ll be ready. This time, I know what’s coming next.
Episode: 01
She is stuck on the terrace surrounded by a group of infecteds
Pavitra
(breathes heavily) Oh no… they’re everywhere. I’m surrounded.
Karthik (ML)
Where are you? Are you safe?
Pavitra
I’m on the terrace. They’re coming closer. I have the gun, but my hands are shaking. I can’t do this!
Karthik (ML)
Just hold on! I’ll get to you.
Pavitra
(panics) They’re getting too close! I don’t know if I can shoot…
Karthik (ML)
Focus, Pavitra! Take a deep breath. You can do this!
Pavitra
(whispers) They’re looking at me… their eyes… I feel like I’m going to scream!
Karthik (ML)
I see you! I’m on the other side of the rooftop. Just stay down!
Pavitra
(frantically) I can’t! There’s nowhere to go!
Karthik (ML)
Just keep your head down!
Pavitra
(hears growling) Oh no! They’re coming!
Karthik (ML)
(pulls the trigger) One down!
Pavitra
(surprised) You shot it?
Karthik (ML)
Yeah, just hold tight!
Pavitra
(clutching the gun) I’m trying!
Karthik (ML)
(fires again) Another one down! Just a few more!
Pavitra
(heart racing) I can’t believe this is happening!
Karthik (ML)
(determined) I won’t let them hurt you. Just stay low!
Pavitra
(looks at him) Karthik, I…
Karthik (ML)
(interrupts) No time! Just focus on surviving!
Pavitra
(takes a deep breath) Okay… I’ll try.
Karthik (ML)
(snipes down another infected) You’re doing great! Just a little longer!
Pavitra
(clenching her jaw) I can do this. I won’t give up!
Karthik (ML)
(smirks) That’s the spirit! Get ready to move when I say so!
Pavitra
(nods) I’m ready. Just say the word!
Karthik (ML)
(finishes off the last infected) Go! Now!
Pavitra
(rushes toward him) I’m coming!
Episode: 02
Pavitra
(breathless) Karthik! I’m so glad you’re here!
Karthik (ML)
(surprised) Pavitra! (opens arms)
Pavitra
(rushes forward and hugs him tightly) I thought I was going to die up there!
Karthik (ML)
(wraps his arms around her, feeling her trembling) I’ve got you. You’re safe now.
Pavitra
(clings to him) I was so scared. I didn’t know if you would make it in time.
Karthik (ML)
(softly) I’m sorry. I should have gotten to you faster. I won’t let anything happen to you again.
Pavitra
(pulls back slightly, looking into his eyes) You scared me. I thought I’d lose you.
Karthik (ML)
(nervously brushes a strand of hair behind her ear) You won’t lose me. I promise. I’ll always come back for you.
Pavitra
(smiles softly) You better.
Karthik (ML)
(reaches into his pocket) Here… I found this during my search for supplies.
Pavitra
(raises an eyebrow) What is it?
Karthik (ML)
(pulls out a chocolate bar, slightly crumpled but still intact) It’s not much, but… I thought you might like it.
Pavitra
(eyes widen) Chocolate? In a world like this?
Karthik (ML)
(grins) You deserve a little sweetness, especially after today.
Pavitra
(takes the chocolate, her heart warming) Thank you. You always know how to make things better.
Karthik (ML)
(leans closer, teasingly) Just remember that the next time you think about tackling the infected alone.
Pavitra
(smirks) Maybe I just wanted an excuse to see you again.
Karthik (ML)
(laughs softly) Well, you’ve definitely succeeded.
Pavitra
(smiling, unwrapping the chocolate) Let’s hope this gives us enough strength to keep fighting.
Karthik (ML)
Together, right?
Pavitra
(nods, taking a bite) Always.
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