All Chapters of Eclipse of the Dead: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ethan’s powers were undeniably impressive—too impressive, at times—but the toll they were taking on his body was becoming more and more apparent. His strength, his heightened senses, and his ability to manipulate energy had all grown exponentially since the outbreak began. But with each new power came a deeper exhaustion, a creeping weariness that seemed to drag him down further with every passing day. I had always known that Ethan was strong. I had seen him lead our team through countless life-and-death situations, his resolve unwavering. But now, as I watched him, I couldn’t help but feel the strain. He was pushing himself past limits I could barely comprehend. The physical toll on him was becoming too much to ignore. Despite the pain, Ethan rarely let it show. He continued to throw himself into every mission, leading with the same tenacity and focus that had always been his trademark. But I saw it—how his body trembled after every fight, how his breath came in shallow gasps as h

Days blurred into one another. The pressure of the virus and the constant struggle to stay ahead of its mutations weighed on me like a constant, suffocating force. The urgency to find a cure, to stop the relentless spread of this mutated strain, was always present. But amidst it all, I found myself constantly torn between my responsibility to the team and my growing concern for Ethan. His powers were evolving faster than I could keep up, and it was taking a toll on him that was impossible to ignore. Ethan had always been strong. A leader, a protector. But now, his powers—powerful and wild as they were—were starting to overpower him. Every time I saw him stretch his limits, I could feel the strain in my own chest. It was like watching someone slowly lose themselves to something beyond their control, and I didn’t know how to stop it. --- I sat hunched over the desk in the lab, staring at the data in front of me. The virus had changed again. I could see the pattern in the genetic cod

The mission had gone horribly wrong. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. We had scouted the area, checked for threats, and prepared ourselves for the worst. But no plan could have prepared us for the horde that had ambushed us.I could still hear the screams of the infected in my head, their relentless growls and snarls as they closed in around us. I could still see the chaos, the flashes of light as Ethan unleashed his powers, tearing through the infected like a storm. He was incredible—unstoppable, almost. But I knew, deep down, that every burst of energy was costing him something.We made it back to camp, barely. Supplies in tow, survivors intact. But when Ethan collapsed at the gate, my heart stopped.“Ethan!” I cried, dropping everything and running to him.He was on his knees, trembling, his face pale and drenched in sweat. His chest heaved as if every breath was a struggle, and I could see the strain etched into his features.“Ethan, talk to me,” I said, my voice shaking as I kn

Ethan always carried himself with such strength, such unshakable resolve. He was the kind of person who would never let anyone see him falter, who would push through pain, exhaustion, and fear as if they were nothing but minor inconveniences. But lately, I could see the cracks forming. No matter how much he tried to hide it, his body was breaking down, slowly but surely, under the strain of his powers.I had seen it happen before, during missions when he unleashed his abilities against the infected. The energy blasts, the enhanced strength, the sheer force he commanded—it was incredible to witness, but it came at a cost. After every mission, his hands would tremble slightly, his breaths would come shallow and uneven, and he’d retreat to his tent, claiming he was just "tired." But I knew better.His powers were evolving, growing stronger in ways even he couldn’t fully control. But that strength didn’t come without consequences. I could see it in the way his muscles tensed when he thoug

The day had been one of the worst yet. The infected were evolving faster than we had anticipated, their movements more coordinated and their attacks relentless. It wasn’t just the infected we had to worry about—survivors with questionable morals had ambushed us mid-mission. It was chaos, pure and simple. By the time we returned to camp, battered and bruised, I was barely holding it together.But my exhaustion turned to panic the moment I saw Ethan stumble as he climbed down from the truck. Blood stained the sleeve of his jacket, dripping steadily from his arm. My heart froze in my chest.“Ethan!” I called, rushing to him as he slumped against the vehicle for support. “You’re hurt!”“It’s nothing,” he muttered through gritted teeth, brushing me off like he always did.“It’s not nothing,” I snapped, grabbing his uninjured arm and pulling him toward the tent. “Sit down. Let me see it.”He sighed heavily but followed me, too tired to argue. As he sat on the edge of the cot, I carefully pe