The Terror Within

Set after a catastrophic chemical or biological attack that left large portions of humanity mutated or dead. Survivors live in bunker communities, relying on limited resources and radio communication to coordinate safety. The timeline centers on the race to protect Karen and contain the gargoyle threat before it escalates.

The story mostly unfolds inside remote bunkers and laboratory complexes in the Mojave region, with a sister outpost at the Rocky Mountain Lab. These facilities function as isolated research outposts where survivors monitor radio chatter and plan defenses. The harsh desert environment and ruined infrastructure heighten the peril posed by gargoyles and the moral challenges aboard the bunkers.

🧭 Survival

Survival drives every decision as resources dwindle and the gargoyle threat grows. The group must balance immediate danger with long-term safety, often at the cost of risk to themselves. Leadership, loyalty, and quick problem-solving become the core tools for staying alive in the bunker.

🧬 Ethics

Karen's pregnancy and the possibility of gargoyle offspring force a sharp moral debate about abortion, consent, and medical intervention under crisis. The crisis exposes how trauma and fear influence medical ethics and personal choice. The scientists wrestle with rampage risk versus the right to decide for oneself.

🔊 Communication

Radio transmissions and the dog whistle become lifelines to the outside world, linking the bunker to distant labs and potential rescue. Sound and frequency shape the plan to lure and defeat the gargoyle, turning communication into a strategic weapon. The dependence on signals underscores how fragile connection can be in a post-catastrophic world.