Wide shot of a city skyline, abandoned and in ruins. Broken windows, crumbling buildings, and a sky thick with dark clouds. The world is silent, save for the occasional moan of distant zombies. The title of the episode, "The Bite", appears on the page.

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Close-up of Samuel Baines, a young Black man, sweating and breathing heavily. His face is tense, full of fear and determination. He holds a katana in his right hand, stained with blood.

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A zombie lunges at him from behind, its grotesque features snarling. Samuel turns just in time to block its attack, swinging his katana with precision.

Page 2: The Fight for Survival

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A dynamic shot of Samuel cutting through the zombie’s neck with his katana. The decapitated head falls to the ground, blood splattering the air.

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Another zombie charges at him, and he swiftly dodges, narrowly avoiding its outstretched claws. Samuel looks exhausted, his breath ragged, but he’s determined.

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A new zombie, larger and more mutated than the others, appears from the shadows, its limbs contorted in unnatural ways. Its gnarled fingers reach toward Samuel.

Page 3: A Deadly Encounter

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The mutated zombie grabs Samuel’s arm, sinking its teeth into his flesh. Samuel grits his teeth, struggling to free himself. Blood drips from the wound.

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Samuel’s face contorts in pain, but he doesn’t stop. He raises his katana high, slashing downward with every ounce of strength he has left.

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The zombie’s grip loosens as its head is severed in a clean strike. Samuel stumbles back, clutching his bleeding arm.

Page 4: The Unseen Power

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Samuel falls to his knees, his vision blurry, blood seeping from the wound. His breathing is shallow as he looks at the bite mark on his arm. "This... is how it ends," he thinks to himself.

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The scene zooms in on Samuel’s hand, the bite mark glowing faintly with a strange, otherworldly light. A surge of energy pulses through him.

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Samuel’s eyes widen as he feels a strange power coursing through his veins. He stands up suddenly, his wounds healing at an astonishing rate. His katana, still in hand, feels lighter, more powerful.

Page 5: A New Path

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Samuel looks at his healed arm, disbelief on his face. "What... just happened?" He feels his strength returning in an overwhelming wave, his body brimming with energy.

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Cut to a shot of Samuel looking over the ruined city. He stares off into the distance, the sun breaking through the storm clouds, casting a small glimmer of light on the horizon.

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In a voice-over, Samuel thinks to himself:

"The world has ended... but maybe this is just the beginning of my survival."

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The final panel shows Samuel walking into the desolate world, his katana in hand, as the title of the manhwa, "Survivor's Path: The Last Hope", fades in.

End of Episode 1.

This episode sets the stage for Samuel’s transformation after surviving the bite and introduces the world he must now navigate. If you'd like to adjust anything or add more details, feel free to let me know!

Page 1: A New Dawn

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The sun rises over the destroyed city, casting a soft orange light across the ruins. Samuel walks through a deserted street, his katana held loosely in his hand. His gaze is serious, focused on the horizon. The world feels eerily quiet, but he knows the dangers lurking around every corner.

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Close-up of Samuel’s face, looking down at his hand. The bite mark is fully healed, but a faint glow still pulses under his skin. His eyes narrow in curiosity and wariness. "What is this power...?"

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Wide shot showing the desolate city around him. Abandoned cars, broken buildings, and overgrown streets littered with debris. The environment feels hostile and unforgiving.

Page 2: The First Encounter

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As Samuel walks, he hears a noise behind him. His hand grips the hilt of his katana instinctively. His body tenses. "Not again..." he mutters under his breath.

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A group of zombies emerges from an alley, their decayed forms stumbling toward him with slow, hungry movements. Samuel’s expression hardens.

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Samuel takes a deep breath, his body relaxed yet alert. He grips his katana tightly and prepares to strike. The faint glow of power around him intensifies.

Page 3: The Power Unleashed

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Samuel charges forward, moving faster than before. His katana slices through the air, cutting down two zombies in a single fluid motion. His speed and precision are unmatched.

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Close-up of Samuel’s face, focused and determined. He continues to slice through the horde, his strikes faster and stronger than ever. His body seems to move effortlessly, his strength fueled by the strange power inside him.

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Another zombie lunges at him from the side, but Samuel twists around, spinning his katana in a wide arc. The zombie’s head flies off, and the body falls to the ground.

Page 4: The Aftermath

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As the last zombie falls to the ground, Samuel stands among the bodies, breathing heavily but with a sense of satisfaction. The faint glow around his arm flickers one last time before it fades. "That was too easy..." he mutters to himself.

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Samuel looks down at his katana, his grip tightening slightly. "This power... it feels like it’s still growing. But how long will it last?"

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Suddenly, a loud noise echoes in the distance—a faint scream, followed by the sounds of more zombies. Samuel looks up, his expression shifting to concern. "I’m not alone…"

Page 5: The First Ally

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Samuel runs toward the sound, moving swiftly through the ruins. He rounds a corner and sees a young woman, clearly out of breath and cornered by a small group of zombies. She’s holding a makeshift weapon, a crowbar, but she’s clearly struggling.

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The woman swings her crowbar, hitting a zombie in the head, but another grabs her from behind. She screams in panic.

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Samuel leaps into action, his katana flashing in the sunlight as he slices through the zombies. His movements are swift, efficient, and lethal. Within moments, all the zombies are down.

Page 6: A New Beginning

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The woman looks up at Samuel, panting heavily but relieved. She eyes his katana with cautious curiosity. "You... saved me," she says, still catching her breath.

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Samuel offers her a hand, helping her up. "It’s nothing. You’re lucky I was nearby." His tone is calm, but there’s an intensity in his eyes.

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The woman looks at him, surprised by his strength. "I’ve never seen anyone move like that. Who are you?"

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Samuel looks into the distance, the weight of his journey ahead on his shoulders. "The name’s Samuel Baines. And I’m just trying to survive in this world." He pauses, a thought crossing his mind. "Maybe I’m not the only one still fighting."

Page 7: The Path Ahead

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The woman looks at Samuel with a mix of admiration and caution. "Well, I could use a strong hand. My name’s Emma. We can’t survive alone for long out here."

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Samuel nods, his expression thoughtful. "Alright, Emma. You’re not alone anymore."

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The two of them stand in the ruined city together, their silhouettes framed against the bleak, overcast sky. Samuel’s katana gleams in the dim light, a symbol of the power he’s just begun to understand.

Page 1: A Place to Rest

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Samuel and Emma, weary from the previous day’s battle, enter an abandoned building. The roof is half-collapsed, and the walls are cracked, but it's safe for now. Samuel surveys the area, keeping his guard up.

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Emma collapses on an old, dusty couch, exhausted. She wipes blood and dirt off her face. “We need to rest... just for a while,” she says. Samuel looks at her, his expression unreadable.

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Samuel sits down near the window, still tense, his katana across his lap. “Rest all you want, but we can’t stop moving for long. We’re not safe here.” He glances out the window, scanning the horizon. "There are too many unknowns."

Page 2: Training

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The next morning, Samuel begins to train Emma in combat. He teaches her how to wield a simple knife for self-defense, instructing her on the importance of staying calm in battle.

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Emma swings the knife awkwardly, almost hitting herself. Samuel corrects her stance with a hand on her arm. “Keep your wrist straight. Focus. Don’t just swing. Be deliberate.”

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Emma looks at him, frustrated. “I can’t fight like you. You’re too strong... too fast.” Samuel stops her with a soft but firm tone. “You don’t need to be like me. You need to survive.”

Page 3: The New Enemy

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Suddenly, the ground shakes. A low growl rumbles from the building’s exterior. Samuel instantly jumps to his feet, his katana in hand. “Get ready. Something’s coming.”

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A massive, mutated zombie emerges from the shadows, its body grotesque and swollen, eyes wild with hunger. It towers over them, far stronger than any normal zombie. Samuel grits his teeth. “This is worse than the others.”

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Emma stumbles back, fear overtaking her. “That thing’s huge! What do we do?”

Page 4: Battle with the Mutant

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Samuel charges forward, his katana gleaming as he slices into the mutant’s arm. The blade cuts through its decayed flesh, but the creature barely flinches.

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The mutant swipes at Samuel, sending him crashing into a wall. He grunts in pain, quickly rolling to his feet. The mutant lets out an eerie roar, its distorted mouth opening wide to bite Samuel.

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Samuel narrowly dodges the bite, his speed enhanced by his strange powers. He springs into the air, landing behind the mutant. “Emma! Now’s your chance!”

Page 5: Emma’s First Fight

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Emma hesitates for a moment, panic clouding her mind. But then she remembers Samuel’s words: You need to survive. She tightens her grip on the knife and rushes forward.

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Emma thrusts the knife into the mutant’s exposed side. The creature howls in pain, but it doesn’t fall. Samuel spins around, using his katana to sever the mutant’s head in a single, precise stroke.

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The mutant collapses to the ground, lifeless. Both Samuel and Emma stand, panting heavily. Samuel looks at Emma with a nod of approval. “You did well.”

Page 6: The Survivor’s Code

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As they catch their breath, Emma looks up at Samuel, her voice a little shaky. “How did you learn to fight like that? Where did you get... that strength?”

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Samuel looks away, his eyes dark with the weight of his past. “I didn’t choose this. I didn’t ask for these powers.” He clenches his fist. “I just… I have to survive. We all do.”

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Emma steps forward, offering a reassuring smile. “You know, there’s more to surviving than just fighting. You can’t keep pushing people away.”

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Samuel looks at her, surprised by her words. “What do you mean?”

Page 7: Growing Trust

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Emma takes a deep breath. “I’m not just a burden. We all have our strengths. Mine might not be combat, but I can help in other ways. You can trust me.” She offers him a hand. “We need each other.”

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Samuel looks at her hand, hesitant, before slowly reaching out and shaking it. “Alright. We’ll work together. But only if we can trust each other.”

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Emma smiles, her eyes filled with hope. “I trust you, Samuel. And we’ll get through this. Together.”

Page 8: The New Rules

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Later, the two sit down to talk strategy. Samuel opens a map, tracing possible safe zones they can reach. "We need a plan. There's no point in wandering aimlessly. We need to find others who are still fighting."

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Emma points to a location on the map. “I’ve heard about a place called Haven—it’s rumored to be a sanctuary for survivors. Maybe we can find more allies there.”

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Samuel studies the map, his finger hovering over the location. "It’s a risk. But it’s the best chance we have." He looks up at Emma, a sense of determination in his eyes. "Let’s move out in the morning. We’ll find Haven."

Page 9: The Path Forward

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As the two prepare to leave the building, Samuel looks out the broken window once more. The world outside is grim, but there’s a sense of purpose in his steps now.

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Emma gathers what little food and supplies they have, ready to go. “Samuel, do you think there’s really hope out there?”

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Samuel glances back at her, a small but determined smile tugging at his lips. “I don’t know. But I’m not giving up. And I’m not alone anymore.”

Page 10: A New Hope

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The final panel shows Samuel and Emma walking side by side, disappearing into the horizon as they begin their journey toward Haven. The sun sets in the background, symbolizing both an end and a new beginning.

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The words “To Be Continued...” appear at the bottom of the page.