The Thorn That Pierces Me

One moment, I was living my ordinary life. The next, I was thrust into a brutal, alien world where a foreign tongue was the least of my worries. Here, grotesque ‘Mannock’ zombies relentlessly hunt the living, and every shadow seems to harbor a new threat. Just as despair threatened to consume me, a lone figure emerged from the chaos: Kalix Clovis, a mysterious mercenary whose piercing blue eyes held a dangerous glint. He was the only soul in this ravaged land who didn’t immediately seek my demise, a reluctant savior in a world determined to break me. He called me a ‘foreigner,’ a lost soul he inexplicably chose to protect. But this isn’t a fairytale. Our alliance is fragile, bound by a desperate need for survival and a ticking clock. ‘Once we reach the city, we part ways,’ he declared, his gaze unwavering. ‘Until then, stay by my side.’ Yet, beneath the harsh reality of our journey, an unspoken tension simmers. He hunts the Mannock with a chilling efficiency, and his words, ‘If I think you’re waiting for me, I think I can do anything,’ hint at a devotion that contradicts our temporary pact. What secrets does this enigmatic man hold, and can I truly walk away when our path ends? Unravel the mysteries of a world on the brink and a bond forged in fire. Read Chapter 1 now!