Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition

Chapter 263: Story 263: Descent into the Abyss

Damien and Mira pressed forward, the tunnel winding downward into even deeper, uncharted darkness. The air was damp and filled with a foul, decayed scent, intensifying their sense of urgency. They knew they were close to something sinister—rumors had spread of an underground lair, where the Zombie King’s strongest allies resided, brewing horrors of their own.

They paused when they reached a massive chamber, the walls lined with ancient runes glowing faintly, casting an eerie light. At the center stood a pit, swirling with dark energy that seemed alive, pulsating like a heartbeat. Mira’s face was etched with unease. "This isn’t just a lair. It’s…a portal."

Damien clenched his fists, realizing the implications. "A portal that leads to the Zombie King’s inner sanctum. If he’s bringing in reinforcements through here, the whole world could be overrun."

As they moved closer to investigate, a metallic clanking sound filled the chamber. From the shadows, hulking figures began to emerge—an elite guard of undead warriors, clad in mismatched armor, their lifeless eyes focused solely on Damien and Mira.

"This is it," Damien murmured. "If we don’t stop them here, there may be no stopping the spread."

With a quick nod, Mira activated her amulet, and the radiant light clashed with the dark aura of the chamber, creating a stark contrast. The first of the undead charged, and Damien met it head-on, his blade flashing as it sliced through the creature. Beside him, Mira used her agility to evade strikes and counter with bursts of light that disoriented the guards.

The fight was brutal. Damien’s muscles ached as he parried and struck, each swing taking every ounce of his focus and strength. But for every guard they felled, more seemed to rise, fueled by the portal’s dark energy.

Then, in a sudden, grim realization, Damien understood: the portal was feeding off their presence, growing stronger with each moment they spent fighting. "Mira, we have to close that portal, or this fight will never end!"

Mira’s face was pale with exhaustion, but she nodded, understanding. Together, they fought their way to the edge of the pit, the dark energy pulsating like a living thing. As Mira began chanting an ancient incantation, Damien defended her, fighting off the guards that tried to stop her.

With each word Mira spoke, the portal began to waver, its glow faltering. But as it weakened, an eerie figure appeared—a spiritlike apparition that resembled the Zombie King himself. His voice echoed through the chamber, dark and mocking.

"You think closing this will stop me?" he sneered. "This is just a taste of the power that awaits." Experience new stories with NovelBin.Côm

Ignoring the taunts, Damien held his ground, fending off the guards until, with a final surge of light, Mira completed the incantation. The portal shuddered violently, collapsing in on itself with a deafening roar, dragging the undead guards into oblivion.

As silence fell, Damien turned to Mira, relief evident in his eyes. They had won this round, but the shadow of the Zombie King loomed larger than ever.