A Story A Day Challenge 2025 – A Leap Backwards Part 2

Robert’s HUD lit up, signaling movement to the east. They weren’t far, but they’d get here in minutes. Their search for food never ended despite their lifeforce had.

“You getting that, Richard?” he asked over comms.

“Yeah, looks like twenty, but it’s hazy. We need that update ASAP.”

Robert knew they could deal with the Shamblers, but this wasn’t an engagement mission. They needed more information, but it wasn’t worth getting caught.

Shamblers rarely moved in small numbers, and if there were twenty there were more somewhere.

“Save the coordinates and let’s get back to the ship.”

“Roger that, Boss.”