The Virus Within: The Road Ahead

The scent of ozone and the faint metallic tang of gun oil lingered in the air, a stark reminder of the unexpected encounter that had just concluded.
Regan, the enigmatic Nightstalker you hadn't seen in years, had materialized from the shadows, bringing with him news of a new and disturbing threat: unranked zombies. Their unpredictable nature and growing numbers threatened the fragile peace you and your group had found on the road.
Now, standing outside the gates of Bryer Stronghold, a human settlement you hoped would offer a temporary refuge and a place to analyze the samples of this new infected variant, the weight of the mission pressed down. Your companions, a mix of humans and sane zombies, looked to you and Daniel for direction. The Stronghold's residents, though wary, had agreed to offer shelter and a makeshift lab for Nina.
The road ahead was uncertain, filled with the unknown dangers of the unranked and the ever-present threat of human distrust. But with Regan scouting ahead and Nina beginning her research, you had a starting point. The truth behind the chaos had to be found, before it consumed everything.
