The Last Stand: Humans vs. Animals

The Last Stand: Humans vs. Animals The world had changed, slowly at first, then with terrifying speed. It began with the smallest signs—birds refusing to sing, wolves venturing closer to human settlements, and oceans eerily devoid of fish. But no one paid much attention until the first coordinated attacks. It wasn’t just one species. Across the globe, animals of every kind began acting with purpose, as though guided by a shared intelligence. Wolves hunted in packs larger than ever documented, birds swarmed in formations that blocked out the sun, and even normally docile creatures like deer charged at humans. Humanity was at war with nature, and no one understood why. Dr. Eliza Carter, an ecologist turned survivalist, crouched behind a rusted car in the ruins of what had once been a thriving suburban neighborhood. She gripped a makeshift spear in one hand and adjusted the strap of her backpack with the other. Beside her, a young man named Amir scanned the streets with a pair of...