....They sprinted toward it, dodging grasping hands as they ascended. Reaching the roof, they were greeted by a breathtaking view of the city bathed in twilight. But there was no time to admire it; they needed to find a way to survive.
“What now?” Ava asked, panting heavily.
Marcus scanned their surroundings and spotted a nearby building with a fire escape ladder dangling down. “We can jump to that roof! It’s our best shot.”
“Are you crazy? That’s a huge drop!”
“It’s either that or get eaten alive,” he replied urgently.
Ava took a deep breath and nodded. “Okay. On three.”
“One… two… three!”
They leaped together, landing awkwardly but safely on the adjacent roof. Their hearts raced as they heard the moans of zombies below.
“This way!” Marcus urged, leading her across the rooftop and toward another fire escape.
As they descended into the night, Ava felt a flicker of hope ignited within her. They were still alive, still fighting. And together, they would face whatever came next.
In a world overrun by darkness, they were each other’s last light.
