Hope of Life
Faced with this sudden crisis, everyone frantically searched for shelter like headless flies. Their breathing was rapid and heavy, their eyes filled with extreme panic. Lin Yu held Su Na's hand tightly and could feel her hand trembling constantly, her palms covered with cold sweat.
"Is everyone hidden?" Lin Yu called out in a low voice, his voice trembling in the darkness, carrying with it an unconcealable nervousness and anxiety. His heart was beating so fast that it seemed to burst out of his throat. Every breath seemed so difficult, as if the air around him was frozen with fear.
From the darkness came the team members' faint responses, their voices intermittent, as if coming from a distant abyss, filled with helplessness and fear. "Hide..." "Captain, we're here..."
The footsteps and roars outside were getting closer and closer. The sound was heavy and chaotic, like the drumbeat of death. Every step seemed to step on the hearts of everyone, making their souls tremble. Lin Yu's heart was in his throat, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and beads of sweat slid down his cheeks, dripping onto the ground, and instantly disappeared into the darkness. He slowly approached the crack in the door, his eyes cautiously peeking out. He saw a group of zombies walking towards them. In the moonlight, the figures of the zombies looked twisted and terrifying. Their skin was as pale as paper, and the blood vessels were clearly visible, as if green earthworms were wriggling under the skin. There was a strange light flashing in their eyes, that light was not a sign of life, but the call of death. Black liquid continued to flow from their mouths, emitting a disgusting stench.
"It's over now," Suna said desperately, her voice tinged with tears, her body trembling like a leaf swaying in the wind. Her nails dug deep into Lin Yu's arm, but she was completely unaware. "Are we going to die here?" Her eyes were filled with fear and helplessness, tears welling up in her eyes, threatening to burst at any moment.
Lin Yu held her hand tightly, trying to give her some strength and courage. His palms were also wet with sweat, but his voice was firm and steady. "Don't be afraid. As long as we stick together, we still have a chance." His heart was filled with fear and uncertainty, but in front of Suna, he had to be strong. "We will definitely find a way to escape." He prayed silently in his heart, hoping for a miracle. Even if there was only a glimmer of hope, he would never give up.
At this time, a team member was groping in the dark, his breathing rapid, his heart pounding. Suddenly, he shouted excitedly: "Captain, I found a cellar behind the house, maybe we can escape from there." There was a hint of hope and expectation in his voice, as if a drowning man had grabbed a life-saving straw.
When everyone heard the news, a spark of hope instantly ignited in their eyes. Lin Yu made a quick decision: "Everyone, be careful and go slowly."
Everyone moved cautiously toward the cellar, their steps as light as a cat's, afraid to make even the slightest noise and attract the zombies outside. Their clothes scraped against the wall, making a subtle rustling sound that was particularly clear in the silence. Everyone stared nervously ahead, their eyes struggling to adjust to the darkness.
However, when they entered the cellar, a pungent smell hit them in the face. It was like a mixture of rotting corpses and moldy items, like the stench emanating from the depths of hell. Suna couldn't help but retching, and the others also covered their mouths and noses, but the smell was pervasive and went straight into their lungs.
"Everyone, be careful. This place might not be safe either." Lin Yu warned. His voice echoed in the small space, carrying a hint of caution and worry. "Pay attention to your surroundings."
At this moment, there was a sound of zombies pounding on the door from above. The sound was like thunder, shaking the entire cellar. Dust fell from the ceiling, blinding their eyes and making it almost impossible for them to breathe.
"They've discovered us!" a team member shouted in horror, his voice sharp and piercing, full of despair.
"Don't panic!" Lin Yu shouted, his voice full of unquestionable authority. "Everyone, look for other exits."
Everyone frantically groped in the darkness, their hearts filled with fear and despair, their hands groping randomly on the walls, hoping to find a glimmer of hope.
Suna's breathing became rapid, and every breath seemed to be a struggle. "Lin Yu, I... I'm scared."
Lin Yu comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Suna, we will definitely find a way out." Although his voice was firm, his heart was beating fast.
At this moment, a team member touched a vent and said, "Captain, it seems we can get out from here."
Lin Yu hurried over to check. The vent was small and dark, and he didn't know where it led to. "Everyone, hurry up and get out of here."
One by one, they entered the ventilation vents and struggled to crawl through the narrow passage. The passage was filled with dust and cobwebs, making each step forward extremely difficult. The dust choked them and made them cough continuously, and the cobwebs stuck to their faces, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.
Suddenly, a strange sound came from the front, like something crawling. The sound echoed in the narrow passage, making people shudder.
"Wait, don't make any noise." Lin Yu said in a low voice, his voice trembling.
Everyone held their breath, their heartbeats remarkably clear in the silence, their ears pricked up as they listened nervously for the source of the sound.
A huge rat rushed past them, bringing a cool breeze, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Keep moving forward." Lin Yu said, with a hint of fatigue in his voice.
After a difficult crawl, they finally emerged from the ventilation duct and arrived at an unfamiliar place. The place was filled with thick fog and they could not see the surrounding scenery clearly.
"Where is this?" Suna asked, confusion and fear in her voice.
Lin Yu looked around and saw only a vast expanse of white. "I don't know, but at least we're temporarily free of those zombies."
Just then, they heard the sound of a bell from afar, which was particularly clear in the quiet night. The melodious and heavy sound seemed like a call from another world.
"Maybe there is someone there." Lin Yu said, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Everyone walked towards the direction of the bell, their hearts filled with hope and anticipation. Every step was filled with uncertainty, and they had no idea what was waiting for them...
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