The outbreak of the L1 virus changed everything humanity once believed was permanent.
Cities that once buzzed with life turned into graveyards overnight. Streets filled with laughter, traffic, and routine became empty corridors of fear.
Governments collapsed, communication failed, and the rules that once held society together disappeared without warning.
The L1 virus did not simply kill.
It stripped people of who they were.
Those infected lost every inherent human characteristic—memory, reason, emotion, and identity—leaving behind only uncontrollable, ferocious aggression. They became shadows of humanity, driven by instinct alone. Friends turned into enemies. Families became threats. Survival replaced morality.
Among the countless areas destroyed by the outbreak, Prancesco suffered one of the worst fates. What was once a peaceful urban district became an anarchic zone filled with abandoned buildings, blood-stained streets, and constant danger. Casualties piled up daily, and hope became a rare luxury.
This is where Lucy’s story begins.
A Girl Caught in the End of the World
Lucy was an ordinary student before the world collapsed.
She had dreams, worries about exams, and plans for a future she believed was guaranteed. Like millions of others, she never imagined that one day survival would become her only goal. When the outbreak reached Prancesco, everything she knew shattered in a matter of hours.
One evening, while returning home, Lucy was attacked by an infected person.
The moment was sudden and terrifying. The person’s eyes held no recognition, no humanity—only rage. Lucy barely escaped with her life, running through the dark streets with her heart pounding in fear. That was the moment she realized the world she lived in no longer existed.
Fate led her to Samuel, her next-door neighbor and longtime acquaintance. Together, they attempted to escape the chaos surrounding them. With no clear destination and no guarantee of safety, they ran—driven by instinct, fear, and the hope of survival.
But escaping the infected was only the beginning.
Unknown to them, a far more dangerous, near-death situation awaited just ahead.
Despair, Fear, and a Hand Reached Out
In a world filled with despair, fear consumes even the strongest minds.
As Lucy and Samuel struggled to survive, exhaustion and hopelessness began to take their toll. The infected were everywhere, resources were scarce, and trust was a fragile thing. Every shadow could mean death. Every sound could signal the end.
Just when Lucy’s strength began to fade, a helping hand reached out to her.
It was not a miracle—but it was close.
That moment marked the beginning of her encounter with others who were also fighting against the darkness. People who had lost much, yet continued to move forward. People who refused to surrender, even when the world demanded it.
Among them were four individuals whose choices, personalities, and actions would shape Lucy’s fate.
CODE: Dead Ends — The Last Stand
When the situation in Prancesco became uncontrollable, an emergency signal was issued:
[CODE: Dead Ends]
It was a call signaling complete collapse. A final warning that order had failed, and only survival remained. From that moment on, every individual was forced to choose—hide, run, or fight.
Some answered the call.
Others were already fighting long before it was issued.
Lucas — The Leader Who Refused to Look Away
Lucas became the leader of the civilian task force in the Prancesco area after the CODE was announced.
A former police officer, Lucas had once believed in law, justice, and structure. When the outbreak began, he tried to protect everyone—but reality was cruel. He quickly learned that saving everyone was impossible.
That realization nearly broke him.
Over time, Lucas learned to accept his limits. Not because he stopped caring, but because survival demanded difficult choices. Despite the weight he carried, he remained a source of calm and strength for those around him.
Lucas had a quiet kindness that reached people who had lost all hope. He didn’t promise miracles—only effort. With sharp leadership skills and unshakable discipline, he established a special force unit composed of civilians willing to fight back.
What made Lucas truly dangerous was not his weapon—but his ability to unite people and give them purpose when despair threatened to consume them.
Owen — The Smiling Gunman Covered in Blood
Since the call of CODE: Dead Ends, Owen wandered through the ruined city alone.
Blood stained his clothes. Gunshots echoed wherever he went.
An Olympic shooter before the outbreak, Owen possessed extraordinary accuracy. He specialized in eliminating infected with a single bullet to the head—efficient, precise, and deadly. In a world where mistakes meant death, his skill made him invaluable.
Despite the violence surrounding him, Owen’s personality remained strangely light-hearted. He joked, teased others, and acted carefree, often hiding the horrors he had witnessed behind humor.
His quirky nature often got him into trouble, but it also lifted morale. In moments of darkness, Owen became an unexpected source of comfort—a reminder that humanity had not completely disappeared.
Cale — Duty Above All Else
Cale viewed the ruined city through a different lens.
Since the outbreak, he had learned to prioritize mission completion over personal emotions. In his eyes, hesitation was dangerous, and sentimentality could get people killed.
Any threat to security had to be eliminated—without exception.
Yet beneath his cold exterior lay a deeply rooted sense of responsibility. Cale never stopped trying to save civilians. Even when the odds were against him, he pushed himself to escort one more person to safety.
He was strict, disciplined, and uncompromising—but not heartless.
Cale believed survival required sacrifice, and he was willing to bear that burden alone if it meant protecting others.
Samuel — The Calm in the Chaos
Samuel was not a soldier.
He was Lucy’s next-door neighbor and had known her since childhood. A first-year orthopedic surgeon at a prestigious medical school, Samuel was visiting his parents in Prancesco when the outbreak occurred.
When CODE: Dead Ends was announced, his visit turned into a nightmare.
Despite his lack of combat experience, Samuel proved invaluable. Calm under pressure and quick in decision-making, he guided Lucy through dangerous situations. His medical knowledge saved lives, and his rational thinking prevented panic from taking control.
Though clumsy at times, Samuel remained a steady presence. He worried about Lucy, protected her when he could, and constantly placed her safety above his own.
But in a world ruled by death and despair, being kind was not always enough.
A World Where Survival Demands Choice
As Lucy becomes entangled with these individuals, she begins to understand that survival is not just about staying alive—it’s about what you become in the process.
Trust is fragile. Fear is constant. Every choice carries consequences.
The infected are not the only danger.
Desperation can turn humans against each other just as easily.
Beyond Fear, Beyond Despair
This story is not merely about a virus.
It is about humanity pushed to its limits.
It explores loss, fear, responsibility, and the thin line between hope and surrender. In a world where death is always near, even the smallest act of kindness becomes powerful.
Lucy’s journey is one of survival—but also self-discovery.
Will she remain the girl she once was, or will the world force her to change?
The answer lies in the choices made when everything else is lost.
