Where the Dead Go to Die

In a post-infection Chicago, "Where the Dead Go to Die" follows Emily, a nurse working in a hospice dedicated to humanely terminating patients before they succumb to becoming monstrous "Smilers." Amid holiday turmoil and rabid protests outside, Emily strives to balance her haunting past with her responsibilities as a mother and caretaker. As society grapples with mortality's value and the fear of the undead, this emotional and politically charged narrative explores the moral complexities of survival in a chilling world. Crafted by two innovative voices in horror, the story challenges readers to question the meaning of right and wrong amidst the looming threat of violence.