The courthouse is under siege from the zombie horde.

Ryan wakes up in a basement tied to a chair.

Ryan Matthews awakens to another day of survival in the ruins of Montgomery City. From his perch atop a water tower, he prepares for the challenges ahead: scavenging supplies, evading infected, and navigating the desolate streets. As he spots a plume of smoke rising from the courthouse, his instincts tell him danger is near. What starts as a reconnaissance mission quickly turns into a tense confrontation with a masked stranger, leaving Ryan to face the harsh truth of trust in a world where survival often comes at a steep price.

"Kris and Bailey embrace a moment of joy at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, savoring laughter, rides, and the warmth of a small-town festival. But as dusk settles and the lights glow brighter, an unexpected disturbance sends ripples of fear through the crowd, forcing Kris to confront the darkness lurking beneath the surface of their fragile peace."