The Last Heartbeat

Summary

Cole came for a silver locket. He found the woman he lost—but she wasn't the same anymore.

What if the monster hunting you was the one you once promised forever to? In the ruins of a mall decorated for a Valentine's Day that never came, Cole makes a fatal mistake. He returns for a silver locket engraved with a promise that outlasted civilization itself.

Two years after the apocalypse tore his world apart, Cole ventures into the abandoned Oak Valley Mall where he first met his wife Laura. Armed with fading memories and a rifle with limited ammunition, he confronts more than just the walking dead. When an alpha zombie—faster, smarter, and deadlier than the others—begins stalking him through the darkened corridors, Cole discovers a horrifying truth behind those hungry, familiar eyes.

"The Last Heartbeat" delivers a heart-wrenching twist on the zombie apocalypse, exploring what remains when everything is lost. This haunting tale blends relentless tension with unexpected tenderness as Cole faces an impossible choice: Can he pull the trigger on the monster his beloved has become, or does love persist even after death? Experience a story where horror meets heartbreak in a world where Valentine's Day decorations hang like funeral banners over humanity's remains.

Listen to "The Last Heartbeat" now and discover why some bonds refuse to break, even after the last heartbeat fades. Get your copy today.