Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition

Mia met the man at an upscale club. His name was Mark, a tall and muscular figure with an air of wealth that caught her eye. Though she wasn't particularly drawn to his personality, the allure of his apparent affluence made her shake his hand and entertain his conversation. They shared a few drinks, and Mark soon invited her to his place. Mia, intrigued and slightly intoxicated, agreed.

As they drove through the city, the surroundings became increasingly unfamiliar. The bustling streets gave way to quieter, more desolate areas. Eventually, they arrived at an old graveyard. Mia's initial excitement turned to confusion and unease. "Why are we here?" she asked, trying to mask her growing fear.

Mark didn't respond. Instead, his demeanor shifted, becoming menacing and predatory. Before Mia could react, he grabbed her with terrifying strength, binding her hands and feet with chains. Panic surged through her as she struggled against his grip, but it was futile. He gagged her mouth, silencing her screams.

Mark dragged her across the graveyard's uneven ground, his intentions unclear but undoubtedly sinister. Mia's mind raced, fear clouding her thoughts. He hauled her to an open grave, the sight of which sent a chill down her spine. With a brutal shove, he pushed her into the pit.

As Mark began to cover the grave, the sound of a gunshot shattered the night. Mark's body fell lifelessly into the dirt beside Mia. Shock and confusion filled her as a police officer emerged from the shadows, his gun still smoking.

"You're safe now," the officer said, his voice calm but urgent. He quickly untied her, lifting her out of the grave. Mia's body trembled, a mix of relief and lingering terror coursing through her veins.

The officer explained that they had been tracking Mark, a notorious criminal with a penchant for luring unsuspecting victims. Mia had unknowingly become his latest target. She looked at the officer, gratitude shining through her tears. Her nightmare was over, thanks to his timely intervention.

As the officer led her away from the graveyard, Mia couldn't shake the memory of Mark's cold, predatory eyes and the sheer horror of her ordeal. She had narrowly escaped a gruesome fate, her life saved by a hero in the night.