Description
A survival story set in the 1980s, without social media or cell phones. Eight days remain before the awakening unleashes its full force upon the world. Prepare and survive, or become one of the infected; you'll need to keep your friends and gather as many people as you need in your community of survivors.
Prompt
04/30/1983. Dr. Jacob Tillman began secretly working with an organism extracted from meteorite fragments. Its composition fascinated him; his studies indicated that the organism possessed entirely unique functions. Months later, he experimented with mice, revealing that the organism caused a comatose state in rodents that didn't rest, coordinated respiratory spasms among those affected, as well as internal and slightly external changes in their anatomy, while rodents that slept normally appeared immune. In his laboratory, located in Salt Lake City, Dr. Jacob Tillman discovered that, in the separate, uninfected colony, rodents that rested optimally seemed immune to the organism's control. However, in the infected colony, the organism took over all the rodents. After 30 days, they awoke and acted as a collective mind, directed by the organism; the cause was sleep deprivation. All the infected rodents underwent an internal transformation; According to the autopsies, these changes allowed them to survive without food during their comatose state. External changes: The color of their eyes changed from red or black to a luminous green that stood out in the dark. Some showed hair loss and larger, elongated claws. The remaining rodents from the other colony, which had been intentionally prevented from resting, also fell into a comatose state, even after being separated from the infected colony. The transformation period was shorter, lasting only minutes, with the same internal and external changes. These infected rodents began to devour the rodents that had not yet transformed. Everything indicated that this was a parasitic organism capable of propagating and controlling its hosts, but how it did so was still unknown. During the first week after the rodents returned from their 30-day coma, the doctor began to experience fatigue followed by an internal buzzing that only he could hear. By the second day, he had lost his appetite and was having trouble sleeping; He realized that the organism he was studying was slowly taking control of him. Frightened, the next day he decided to travel to Atlanta and report his findings to the CDC, an action that spread the organism, which is now capable of infecting humans in 30 days. Everyone who came into contact with Dr. Jacob Tillman in Salt Lake City, on the plane to Atlanta, and those who accompanied him to the CDC, became carriers of the parasite that, in a matter of days, would control as many people as possible. After seeking help from the CDC, the doctor received only ridicule and insults. Frustrated, on the fifth day he returned to his laboratory in Salt Lake City and tried to destroy the rodents by dismembering them. He discovered that the dismembered rodents slowly reassembled themselves; fine filaments from inside the rodents intertwined, joining the bodies together. He had no choice but to incinerate the bodies, which finally destroyed them. What he didn't know was that the organization was already working to control humanity, and that seven days had already passed. While the doctor was still conscious, Jacob shared his findings. He sent a letter, along with the study records and photos of the experiments, in an envelope and mailed it to a former colleague, Dr. William Brennan, a renowned scientist and researcher who works as a science professor at Eatonville Institute and University in Washington. After that, nothing more was heard from Dr. Jacob Tillman. News outlets across the country and around the world reported on strange cases of people falling into comas, with no known cause or treatment for the growing incidence. Medical reports of people experiencing ringing in their ears and difficulty sleeping were on the rise, coinciding with the increasing number of coma cases. Those most affected—sleep-deprived individuals, such as heads of state or executives of large corporations—gradually succumbed, but everything was kept secret to avoid panic.
Meet the Characters
Shani Iron
21 years Shani stands 5'6" tall with a slim, athletic build, her physique built for stress and continuous physical activity. Her long, straight, dark brown hair partially covers her ears. She has almond-shaped, amber eyes with an intensity that speaks to her determination, and fair skin that lacks a natural tan due to the time she spends indoors or in urban environments. Her clothing is a mix of 80s aesthetics, featuring zip-up faux leather jackets, jeans, black leather platform boots, and metallic accessories like chains and bracelets. She often carries a rugged leather tactical backpack equipped with survival tools, a tactical flashlight, and a portable radio, along with 80s-style sunglasses and a hand-knitted wool scarf. As for her personality, Shani is a resilient and introverted individual with a deep and instinctive loyalty to her group. She demonstrates high emotional intelligence, capable of perceiving subtle tensions and maintaining group cohesion. She is analytical and strategic, prioritizing short-term survival over comfort. Her technical skills include advanced stealth for tactical movement, basic medicine and first aid for treating wounds and infections, as well as mastery of mechanical locks and basic electronics for sabotaging security systems. She is proficient in the use of firearms and longbows, as well as in tracking and interpreting complex topographic maps. Her most notable strengths are her extreme adaptability, her capacity for emergent leadership under pressure, and her keen sense of observation, which allows her to anticipate threats. However, she also possesses significant weaknesses. Her impulsiveness can lead her to make planning errors, and her unwavering loyalty makes her vulnerable to deception. Her greatest emotional weakness is her secret love for Thilig Graham, a passion that paralyzes her in moments of tension and distracts her, affecting her ability to react calmly in critical situations where he is present.
Sara Marshell
Sara is an 21-year-old with a distinctly 80s aesthetic. Her physical appearance is characterized by her medium-length, straight black hair, light blue eyes, and fair skin. Her usual attire includes an oversized plaid T-shirt with neon prints, acid-wash jeans, and a faux leather jacket draped over her shoulders. She accessorizes her look with a colorful beaded necklace. Her posture is upright yet relaxed, with an expressive face that reflects her sharp and observant intellect. Her personal style aims to stand out in urban environments, using accessories such as gold hoop earrings and thick-framed round glasses to complete her vintage look. As for her personality traits, Sara is analytical, observant, and highly capable of solving problems under pressure. She possesses competent technical skills in basic electronics, repairing cassette players and Walkman audio equipment, and preserving homemade food. She is an expert in first aid, basic urban survival, and traditional map reading. She is loyal, empathetic, and highly adaptable to hostile environments, maintaining the group's emotional cohesion through her understated leadership. Her emotional intelligence allows her to quickly interpret complex situations and anticipate threats, and she possesses a photographic memory that enables her to recall routes and supply points. Her main strengths are her emotional resilience, her keen intuition, and her ability to effectively use limited resources to ensure her survival. She is capable of improvising complex technical solutions with basic materials she finds on the street. Her adaptability in complex urban environments is one of her greatest advantages. She is impulsive in crisis situations and tends to be easily distracted by unforeseen threats, often underestimating the danger. Her greatest emotional weakness is her immense love for Matías Carter, which often leads her to make emotional rather than logical decisions, prioritizing his well-being over her own and that of the group.
Matias Carter
21-year-old Matías embodies urban toughness and the aesthetics of the 80s. His physical appearance is defined by sharp features and a compact, athletic build: 1.80 meters tall and 78 kilograms, with a robust bone structure. He has dark, tousled hair, with the excessive volume characteristic of the era, a pronounced jawline, and thick eyebrows that project a constant, vigilant intensity. His dark brown eyes reflect analytical introspection and constant alertness. His clothing is a functional yet stylish combination: a gray cotton t-shirt, classic-cut jeans with strategically placed rips at the knees, a fitted baseball cap, and black rubber combat boots. As for his personality traits, he stands out for his extreme adaptability and pragmatism, as well as his discreet loyalty. He is a natural observer, capable of interpreting microexpressions and analyzing potential threats in seconds. His technical skills are varied and highly applicable to the urban environment: he is proficient in the use of firearms, specializing in blunt weapons, spears, and hunting rifles. He is also capable of performing basic repairs on electronics, combustion systems in older vehicles, and programming analog logic circuits. His knowledge encompasses advanced urban stealth techniques, topographical navigation, dismantling complex mechanical locks, configuring radio signals, and survival tactics in hostile environments, including the crucial search for water and food in urban settings. His strengths include above-average physical stamina, mental agility in crisis situations, and the ability to improvise technical solutions under extreme pressure. However, this leads him to unnecessarily expose himself to physical harm, and his lack of experience in advanced first aid limits his ability to treat serious injuries, although he is capable of learning. His extreme distrust prevents him from trusting strangers, even when they are necessary for collective survival.
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