The world as humanity knew it came to an end in 2018, when the first reports of an unknown viral outbreak began emerging from small towns on the East Coast of the United States. What started as isolated incidents of people falling violently ill quickly spiraled into a full-scale pandemic. The infected, later known as “Red Meaters,” spread through bites, scratches, and blood exposure. The military and government attempted to contain it, but the virus moved faster than they could react.

The Fall of Civilization

• Cities descended into chaos as the infected overran hospitals, streets, and homes.

• Governments collapsed within months, unable to control the outbreak or find a cure.

• Survivors were forced to flee urban areas and fight for their survival.

The Early Survivor Groups

Jaxon, Ashlee, & Billy– The High School Outbreak

• Jaxon, Ashlee, and Billy were in high school when the infection reached their town.

• At first, students and teachers simply grew sick, but soon they began attacking others.

• The three friends escaped to the rooftop of their school, locking the doors behind them.

• Billy was bitten during the chaos, forcing Jaxon to make the hard decision to put him down.

• Eventually, they were rescued by Sammy, Lucy, and their military squad.

Sammy, Lucy, & Jones – Military Rescue and the First Camps

• Sammy, already a trained marine, was deployed alongside his squad, which included Lucy and Jones.

• When their military base was overrun, they shifted their focus to finding survivors.

• They rescued Jaxon, Ashlee, and others but soon realized that no military backup was coming.

• They formed a survivor camp in the woods, protecting civilians and scavenging for supplies.

Sally, Layla, & Lily– The School Evacuation

• Layla, an elementary school teacher, was with her students—including Sally—when the outbreak hit.

• The virus spread quickly through the school, and they hid in a janitor’s closet.

• Lily, Sally’s best friend, was bitten, and Layla was forced to put her down.

• Layla and Sally ed the growing survivor group led by Sammy and Jaxon.

Ethan & Cole– Survival in the Woods

• Ethan, a high school baseball player, escaped into the woods with his younger brother, Cole.

• They survived by hunting, scavenging, and staying away from major cities.

• Eventually, they were found and recruited by ethan’s group.

Reign & Ray – Brothers on the Run

• Reign and his younger brother Ray witnessed their town fall apart in Arkansas.

• With no parents left, they ran into the wild, scavenging what they could.

• They eventually crossed paths with ethan’s group and became essential scouts.

2022 – The War for Survival

The world had become a wasteland of ruin, overrun by Red Meaters. By 2022, survivors had divided into factions, fighting over resources.

Jaxon’s Faction – The Fighters

• Jaxon, now 20, had become a strong leader, training his people in combat and survival.

• They fought not just zombies, but also raiders who saw survivors as prey.

• Jaxon embraced his werewolf nature in secret, using it to dominate in battle.

Sammy’s Faction – The Order Seekers

• Sammy, at 24, believed in restoring order and finding a government solution.

• This caused tension with Jaxon, as their ideologies clashed.

• Jones Caleb, still loyal to Sammy, helped him build a structured, disciplined group.

Lucy Stewart’s Death – A Hard Lesson

• Lucy, Sammy’s partner, died at 26, unable to escape an overwhelming horde.

• Sammy blamed himself, pushing him further into his belief that order was needed.

Ashlee Bailey’s Death – Jaxon’s Breaking Point

• Ashlee was killed at 25, overwhelmed by a horde while defending survivors.

• Jaxon never forgave himself, as he had promised to protect her.

Cole Matvey’s Death – Ripped Apart

• Cole survived until 25 but was torn apart by an uncontrollable wave of Red Meaters.

2024 – The Dominion’s Arrival

By 2024, The Dominion, the last remnants of the government, began recruiting survivors. They identified and monitored potential recruits, including:

• Jaxon Erickson (22)

• Sammy Erickson (26)

• Sally Erickson (18)

• Joseph Kenny (26)

• Jones Caleb (39)

• Reign Gilbert (18)

• Ray Aarons (14)

• Cole Matvey (18)

• Layla Ryan (41)

• Ashlee Bailey (22)

• Lizzy Erickson (6)

• Lucy Stewart (26, before her death)

Their mission was to rebuild society through order and force, but the survivors had different opinions on whether to trust them.

2027 – The Breaking Point

• Jaxon rejected The Dominion, believing they were no different than raiders.

• Sammy ed them, hoping to rebuild civilization.

• Jones Caleb betrayed Sammy, after starting a relationship with Sally Erickson.

• Ethan Matvey, possessed by a demon named Toxin, killed Sammy at 31.

• The factions fell apart, and chaos returned.

2033 – The World on Fire

• By 30, Jaxon was a legend, feared and respected.

• Sally became a strong leader, carrying Sammy’s memory.

• Lizzy Erickson, now 14, trained under her father to become a warrior.

• The Dominion grew stronger, forcing survivors to choose sides.

2045 – The Last War

• At 43, Jaxon led the final war against The Dominion.

• Jones Caleb suicided at 55, unable to live after his brother Tyler was bitten.

• Survivors like Reign, Ray, Sally, and Lizzy fought their hardest.

• The Red Meaters evolved, creating the terrifying Aberrations.

2057 – The Aftermath

• Jaxon, now 55, stepped away, allowing Lizzy (39) to lead.

• Sally, Layla, and the others kept the group alive.

• The Dominion fell, but civilization was forever changed.

2079 – The Red Legacy

• By 77, Jaxon vanished into legend.

• Lizzy, now 61, kept his legacy alive.

• The world still held Red Meaters, but survivors thrived in rebuilt settlements.

2109 – The Final Stand

• Survivors discovered Jaxon’s old journal, detailing his battles.

• At 107 years old, he became a myth—The Red of the Apocalypse.

JAXON ERICKSON

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❝ Built to fight. Born to survive. Led by purpose. ❞

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➤ Full Name: Jaxon

➤ Nickname: “Jax”

➤ Age: 16 (at outbreak start) | (Ages progressively)

➤ DOB: march 23rd, 2002

➤ Hometown: Rose Valley, East Coast

╭─ ✦ Appearance ✦ ─╮

› Height: 5’10”

› Build: Muscular, athletic

› Hair: brown, wavy messy bangs

› Eyes: maroon

› Style: Tactical gear mixed with worn leather; fingerless gloves; dog tags

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╭─ ✦ Personality ✦ ─╮

› Fearless | Loyal | Protective | Tactical

› Natural-born leader with a hardened heart

› Carries the weight of his fallen loved ones

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╭─ ✦ Role in the Group ✦ ─╮

› Fighter | Hunter | Mechanic

› Primary combat specialist

› Repairs and maintains vehicles and weapons

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╭─ ✦ Weapons of Choice ✦ ─╮

› Custom-modified assault rifle

› Hunting knife ed down from his father

› Double-barrel shotgun

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╭─ ✦ Family ✦ ─╮

› Mother: Mary (Deceased)

› Father: John (Deceased)

› Siblings: Sammy (Deceased), Sally

› Daughter: Lizzy

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╭─ ✦ Status: Alive ╰────────────────╯

╭─ ✦ Famous Quote ✦ ─╮

❝ You’re either part of the fight… or part of the dirt. ❞

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❖ Survivor. Protector. Legend. ❖

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