Shatter Dead

The events take place in a world reshaped by a supernatural event that halts death, turning the dead into wandering beings. The narrative unfolds 17 months after the initial incident, with survivors scrounging for food and shelter. The setting relies on familiar, modern locations—towns, roads, and homes—now dangerous in a new moral landscape.

The setting moves through a desolate, mostly abandoned town with a barren downtown and long country roads. Survivors drift between makeshift safe houses and an apartment that becomes a focal point of tension and danger. Everyday places—streets, gas stations, and homes—are transformed into battlegrounds as the undead roam and society decays.

💀 Death & Immortality

The premise redefines mortality, forcing characters to confront life without a finite end. Corpses return and linger, challenging notions of aging, beauty, and desire. The story uses this reversal to probe the costs and temptations of eternal life.

🕯️ Faith & Power

Religious zealots try to impose order on chaos, wielding death and belief as instruments of control. The Preacher Man embodies dangerous conviction, steering a zombie cult toward violence in service of supposed salvation. The conflict questions faith as a source of moral authority versus the brutality it can justify.

🧭 Survival & Trust

In a world where danger comes from both the living and the dead, alliances are fragile and trust is scarce. Susan's journey tests her judgment as she navigates shifting loyalties and brutal encounters. The narrative shows memory and identity persisting even as everything else decays.