Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition

Ravi clung to the side of the train, his fingers gripping the cold metal as he maneuvered towards the window. His mission was clear: retrieve a valuable item from the compartment inside and eliminate anyone who got in his way. But as he peered through the window, the scene inside made his blood run cold.

Eva, dressed scantily and clearly distressed, sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes wide with fear. Colonel Varga stood menacingly over her, his pistol drawn and aimed at her head. Sergeant Novak, caught in a moment of hesitation, seemed to wrestle with his conscience.

Ravi's heart pounded as he assessed the situation. He had no love for Varga or his cruel methods, but his objective was more important than any personal vendetta. Silently, he slid open the window and slipped inside, his movements as fluid as a shadow.

Eva's eyes flickered to Ravi, a glimmer of hope mingling with her fear. Varga turned at the slight noise, his face contorting in anger. "Who are you?" he demanded, his voice a low growl.

Ravi didn't answer. Instead, he raised his own gun, the tension in the compartment thickening like a shroud. "Let her go, Varga," he said, his voice cold and commanding.

Varga laughed, a harsh, mirthless sound. "You think you can stop me? You're just a common thief."

Ravi's finger tightened on the trigger. "Try me."

The stand-off stretched into an eternity, the only sound the relentless clatter of the train. Finally, Varga's lips curled into a snarl, and he lunged. The compartment erupted into chaos, gunfire echoing through the narrow space.

In the melee, Ravi's focus never wavered. He fought with a ruthless efficiency, his every move calculated to ensure his survival. Varga fell, a look of shock frozen on his face. Novak, torn between duty and conscience, hesitated too long and paid the price.

As the dust settled, Ravi turned to Eva. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice softer now.

Eva nodded, her eyes still wide with lingering fear. "Thank you," she whispered.

Ravi inclined his head, acknowledging her gratitude but not dwelling on it. "We need to get off this train," he said, glancing towards the door.

Eva hesitated. "What about the others?"

Ravi's expression hardened. "There are no others," he said. "Not anymore."

Together, they made their way through the train, each step bringing them closer to freedom. But as they reached the final door, a chilling realization struck Ravi: the horrors they had faced were just the beginning. Outside the train, a new terror awaited, and their journey was far from over.

As they stepped into the night, the full moon casting long shadows on the ground, Ravi knew one thing for certain: the midnight train to Budapest had taken them on a ride through hell, and there was no turning back.