C153 Where Were the Zombies?

In the hushed stillness of the Scarlet Moon Community, a series of desiccated corpses lay scattered on the ground.

Each corpse shared a ghastly trait—they resembled dried-out skeletons, their flesh parched as if every last drop of moisture had been mercilessly extracted.

Thud.

Around a corner in a secluded corridor, the dull thump of something heavy hitting the ground echoed. Moments later