Daylight's End

Lone drifter Rourke arrives at an isolated gas station, equipped with a makeshift armored car. His first exploration reveals the strange sounds of a deep freezer which leads him to discover a hidden threat within.

After dragging the locked deep freezer out, Rourke shoots it open, only to be confronted by a female creature. As she spills out, the sunlight scalds her, causing Rourke to freeze in shock before he makes his escape.

Venturing on foot, Rourke wanders into a city filled with lifeless bodies, marking a stark reminder of the devastation around him. He mistakenly fires his weapon, only to discover the remains of a trap hidden among the corpses.

As Rourke navigates the eerie space, he is suddenly overwhelmed by creatures. In a desperate bid for survival, he flees to a sunlit rooftop where he takes a moment to regain focus and marks his kills on his rifle.

Meanwhile, Sam and her group of scouts emerge from a police vehicle, lured by the distant sound of singing. This moment of intrigue quickly turns tragic as they are ambushed by marauders and lose one of their own, Mike.

Just as Sam finds herself surrounded and outnumbered, Rourke arrives to help. He engages the marauders, leaving only their leader injured, who attempts to negotiate for mercy by mentioning a better treatment of girls in Austin.

Rourke and the survivors arrive in Dallas as the sun sets, signaling imminent danger. Their days of safety are crucially threatened as they must navigate through the emerging darkness.

Sam uses her radio to reach out to Ethan, who mobilizes police officers to prepare for the impending onslaught. The group quickly devises cover fire strategies for Rourke to fend off lurking threats outside.

As they set up a makeshift camp, tensions rise when Frank, the station commander, grows suspicious of Rourke's motives. This leads to revelations about a cargo plane found at Fair Creek and discussions of escape routes.

As night falls, Sam shares her heartbreak over losing her fiancé, Evan, during the plague. Rourke relates to her grief, revealing his own haunting past and the scar 'Katie' that symbolizes his loss.

Amidst the rising tension, a creature infiltrates their station, causing chaos. Rourke acts instinctively, breaking free from his confinement to assist in fending off the attack, showcasing his desperate determination.

As the threat looms larger, Rourke takes charge to devise a plan to eliminate the Alpha, the creature's formidable leader. The group splits, with some gathering resources while others prepare for confrontation.

In a dramatic climax, Rourke engages in a fierce battle with the Alpha, showcasing the group’s sacrifices and struggles. As they grapple with the formidable adversary, unity emerges as a central theme.

After a fierce battle, Rourke successfully defeats the Alpha, marking a pivotal victory in their struggle. As he looks on, Sam and the surviving civilians arrive in a bus—an emblem of resilience amidst destruction.

As Sam invites Rourke to join her and the survivors, he contemplates the dangers that still persist. Opting for a path of solitude, he offers her a hopeful message, reminding her to 'Hang on to that hope' as they part ways.