"The Survivor's Code"

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.

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