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00:00The three of us open the heavy doors. A blast of cold air hits us. The sight inside makes our
00:04eyes
00:04wider. Boxes of frozen beef, imported seafood, various frozen foods. Morris, we can even have
00:10beef stew tonight. No one sees it coming. This may be humanity's last new year ever.
00:15A sudden contamination hits the water supply. Mutated, deformed humans run wild. But Noah's
00:20Ark, ship my crew and I are on, is trapped at the port amid the chaos. We must face this
00:25fight for
00:25survival. It's another new year holiday. Most of Baywater Ports workers leave early. 3 p.m.
00:30A couple of co-workers and I are planning where to grab drinks tonight. In the city, my civil worker
00:34cousin suddenly calls. Morris, listen to me. There's something wrong with the city's water supply. Many
00:39have turned rabid after drinking it, biting others. Find a safe place and hide now. Whatever you do,
00:44do not go outside. I'm utterly confused. James, that's ridiculous. How is water pollution linked
00:50to rabies? Trust me. It's really serious. Before I can ask more, the call cuts. I put down my phone.
00:56Beside me is my co-worker, Benjamin Mackey. We all call him Benny. What's up? My cousin says.
01:01Something's happening in the city. He says we should hide. My crush is standing on the other side.
01:05Susie Powell, the warehouse quality inspector. Morris, is your cousin trying to get you to bring
01:10a girlfriend back for the holidays? I shake my head. Unease stirs inside me. But the dock outside looks
01:14calm. So, I don't think much of it. For triple overtime pay, the three of us still choose to
01:19stay. We wait for the last cargo ship, Oceanic, to dock. By evening, the massive Oceanic slowly
01:24docks. After rushing paperwork, the crew quickly scatter. To head home, the three of us board the
01:29deck. We prepare to start inventory checks. Benny looks at the rows of containers. He grumbles under
01:33his breath. Benny, think of the bonus you'll get from this job. Let's go. Go to the cockpit and check
01:38the list first. Just as we step into the cabin corridor, a piercing scream erupts from the dock.
01:42My heart jolts. I rush to the porthole and look out. My mind explodes. James' warning was real.
01:48Zombies. I quickly close the hatch doors and pull up the gangway ladder. Benny reacts quickly. He
01:53sprints toward the control room. Susie and I crank the winch together. The heavy steel gangway slowly
01:57rises. It lifts off the ground. Almost at the same moment, Benny slams the control to close the
02:02watertight hatches. Heavy steel doors shut one by one, sealing us off from the outside world.
02:06After that, the three of us collapse on the floor. Our backs are drenched with cold sweat.
02:10We'll stay here for now. Things outside won't calm down anytime soon. Oceanic is a massive cargo ship.
02:16We're now trapped in the crew living quarters. After lowering every porthole blackout shade,
02:20only emergency lights glow inside. We don't know what's going on outside. We can't just sit and
02:25wait. We search the crew quarters first. We find the galley and storage rooms. Food supplies are
02:30limited. It's roughly enough to last the three of us for half a month. That's all we have.
02:34Susie rubs her stomach. I rummage the storage room to find several packs of instant noodles and
02:38toss them over, chewing on the dry noodle blocks. I think of how to survive next.
02:42We've locked every entrance ourselves. Safety is secured for now, but food and water will run out.
02:47Benny takes a sip of water. If only we could open those cargo containers.
02:51There are all kinds of survival supplies and canned food.
02:54Benny's words wake me instantly. I jump to my feet. That's right, the containers.
02:59We have a whole ship full of cargo. We immediately grab the packing list and crowbars.
03:03We head to the deck. From the distant city, faint screams and sirens can be heard.
03:07On the dock, several zombies wander aimlessly.
03:09Which one should we open first?
03:11Let's open this one. I point to a container marked,
03:13Imported Decor. Benny grabs hydraulic pliers and cuts the lead seal.
03:17The three of us open the heavy doors. A blast of cold air hits us.
03:20The sight inside makes our eyes wider. Boxes of frozen beef, imported seafood,
03:25various frozen foods.
03:26Morris, we can even have beef stew tonight.
03:29Susie lifts out a box of beef. I laugh and say,
03:31not yet. Record everything first. Pass me the packing list.
03:3520 boxes of imported frozen beef. One box, temporarily borrowed.
03:39I see their confused looks and explain. If order returns someday,
03:42we must return this to the cargo owner. Or compensate for the full price.
03:45We're borrowing, not stealing. Benny and Susie nod.
03:48I glance toward the shore. There are more zombies wandering around now.
03:51They seem to notice feeble on this brightly lit ship.
03:54I signal Susie and Benny. We quietly move the food to the freezer in the mess hall.
03:58Susie volunteers to handle the cooking. She prepares a delicious beef stew.
04:01The three of us sit around the table. My feelings for Susie become more obvious.
04:05But I only scratch my head awkwardly. I guess we're bonded for life now.
04:09After dinner, Benny and I patrol the ship again. We confirm everything is safe.
04:13Though unease lingers in my chest. I don't want to raise tension.
04:16I remind them to watch out for strange sounds.
04:18Tonight, we'll try to get a restful sleep.
04:20Unexpectedly, at midnight, urgent knocking suddenly wakes me up.
04:23I instinctively reach for the fruit knife under my pillow.
04:26It turns out to be Susie's voice.
04:27I rush to open the door. Susie is clutching her blanket.
04:30Terror is written all over her face.
04:32I already like Susie.
04:33Now, my protective instinct grows.
04:35I pull her into my arms.
04:37I listen carefully.
04:38There seems to really be something there.
04:39It's moving toward my cabin door.
04:41I see Susie dozing off in my arms.
04:43I pull her to sit on the bed.
04:45Tonight, you sleep in my bed.
04:46I'll sleep on the floor.
04:47With me here, I'll keep you safe.
04:49As I was about to lay bedding on the floor.
04:51Susie grabs me.
04:52All night, Susie stays hidden in my arms.
04:55During breakfast the next morning, Benny says he had a strange dream.
04:58We don't hear any sounds.
04:59But for safety, we still seal the empty cargo hold entrance.
05:03After that, I rest and check my phone.
05:05A top comment catches my eye.
05:07Zombies have degraded vision.
05:08They rely on the sound and scent of living prey.
05:11Their senses weaken and movement slows at night.
05:13Only destroying their brain can truly kill them.
05:16The comment sounds credible.
05:17I quickly form a plan with Benny and Susie.
05:19To reinforce our sea fortress.
05:21Oceanic feels safe.
05:22But the gangway remains our weak point.
05:25If mutated zombies climb aboard, it would be disastrous.
05:28From a container labeled hardware materials, we find welders, steel plates, and rebar.
05:33Ben, you worked in welding before.
05:35You're best at it.
05:36Benny welds the gangway shut.
05:37Susie and I make spike traps from rebar.
05:39Just as we think the fortress is impenetrable.
05:42A loud crash suddenly erupts from beneath the hull.
05:44Susie and Benny seem unfazed.
05:46But I sense this is the calm before the storm.
05:48To fully control our fate, we decide to open a forbidden container.
05:51The packing list labels it, special security supplies.
05:54Hydraulic pliers cut the lead seal.
05:56The doors slowly pull open.
05:58Golden sunlight shines on rows of black blades.
06:00Our eyes widen at the cold, metallic gleam.
06:03Oh my god.
06:04Did we just open an armory?
06:05Benny strokes the weapons gently, like he's touching a lover.
06:08With these toys, forget the zombies.
06:10Even if a gigantic monster shows up, I'd go all in.
06:13We're practically jumping with joy.
06:14In several plane crates nearby, we find field medical kits and various medications.
06:19At this moment, I feel incredibly safe.
06:21However, while checking out loot, that dull pounding beneath the hull sounds again.
06:25It's more frequent and intense than before, as if an army is crashing into our fortress
06:29underwater.
06:30What the hell is down there?
06:31Forget it.
06:32We need to quickly reinforce it.
06:34We weld the gangway shut, and install the spike traps.
06:36We must make this ship impenetrable.
06:38An iron stronghold impossible to enter.
06:40Welding sparks fly everywhere.
06:42The sound of hammering steel echoes non-stop.
06:44Suddenly, all pounding noises abruptly stop.
06:47The three of us exchange looks.
06:48We hear deafening metal twisting behind us.
06:50Horrified, we turn around.
06:52There's a giant container blocking the passage, but an arm bursts through its warped door gap.
06:56A terrifying force smashes the door open from inside.
06:58They're prying open the iron gate.
07:00Susie is standing the closest.
07:02A zombie roars, and lunges from the darkness.
07:04Just before the zombie's claws could rip out Susie's throat.
07:07Benny and I pick up our machetes.
07:08We swing at the zombie.
07:10I'll kill you.
07:10I suddenly remember the zombie's fatal weakness.
07:13Aim for the head.
07:13Black blood instantly sprays all over me.
07:15I turn and pull the trembling Susie into my arms.
07:18She finally breaks down and cries loudly.
07:20Susie clings to me tightly, refusing to let go.
07:23I hurriedly comfort her.
07:24Susie, you're safe now.
07:25Benny and I drag the zombie's body into the freezer.
07:28After dealing with that mess, we desperately need to pump up our adrenaline and calm our nerves.
07:32Benny's gaze lands on several cargo crates nearby.
07:35We immediately go for the drinks.
07:36We open a crate and take a look inside.
07:38It's filled with all kinds of sugary, carbonated drinks.
07:41Susie tosses me an ice cold Coke.
07:43I twist the cap open and take a huge gulp.
07:45It really hits the spot.
07:46Benny downs an entire bottle of beer in one go.
07:49Then lets out a loud burp.
07:50You know what, M.O.?
07:51This feels like opening blind boxes.
07:53It's fucking awesome.
07:54In the next few crates, we find spicy instant hotpot noodle kits, bedding supplies, and
07:59sanitary products.
08:00There's even a brand new gaming console.
08:02Just as we think our supplies are fully secured, a harsh reality suddenly looms before us.
08:07We move all supplies to the crew quarters.
08:09An empty cabin becomes our private storeroom.
08:11At night, we run power from the ship's generator.
08:13We fry up some eggs and feast on the spicy instant hotpot noodles.
08:17But a week has passed since the zombie outbreak.
08:19The situation still looks bleak.
08:21Using the ship's satellite phone, we're barely able to contact the outside world.
08:24I call home and learn that zombies have reached my village too.
08:27My parents follow my instructions and seal the yard gate shut.
08:31The well and root cellar provide them with temporary safety.
08:33Night falls, holding a high-powered telescope.
08:36I observe the dock from the cockpit.
08:37Few lights remain in the city.
08:38It's dead silent.
08:4011 p.m.
08:40As usual, I keep watch in the cockpit.
08:43Susie and Benny play games in the recreation room.
08:45Suddenly, a dull thud sounds beneath the hull.
08:47Something seems to strike the ship.
08:49My heart jolts.
08:50Maybe that thing has returned.
08:51I quickly grab the walkie-talkie and shout.
08:53Benny, Susie, stop gaming.
08:55Come to the cockpit now.
08:56They hurry over.
08:57I switch on the hull surveillance feed.
08:59In the murky seawater on screen, a massive shadow darts past.
09:03In the murky water on screen, a shadow flashes past.
09:06Then, another one follows.
09:08Zombies.
09:08Susie's voice trembles slightly.
09:10It doesn't look like it.
09:11I stare carefully at the screen.
09:12Zombies shouldn't be able to swim.
09:14And look how agile they move.
09:15We hold our breath and watch.
09:16One figure drifts close to the camera.
09:18We finally see it clearly.
09:19It's a mutated fish.
09:21Multiple times bigger than a normal fish.
09:22Its eyes glow red.
09:24Its mouth is filled with sharp teeth.
09:25It slams wildly into the hull.
09:27Holy shit.
09:27The water isn't safe either.
09:29The ship's steel keeps us safe from these mutant fish.
09:31But this discovery chills us to the bone.
09:33It means we're trapped on this isolated island.
09:36In the tense silence, Susie gestures that it's time to eat.
09:39Her optimism gives me a new idea.
09:41One that could greatly improve our survival.
09:43I turn off the surveillance.
09:44My tone sounds heavy as I say.
09:46Looks like we have to prepare for long-term survival.
09:48Susie slaps her thigh.
09:49What's there to fear?
09:50We've got food, drinks, and plenty of unopened blind boxes.
09:53Let's treat it as extended paid time all.
09:55At dawn, Benny scans the deck full of containers.
09:58Supplies are ample.
09:59But our living space feels cramped.
10:00His words remind me.
10:02I check the packing list.
10:03A special label in the corner catches my eye.
10:05Showroom and furniture.
10:06We excitedly rush to find the container.
10:08We open it.
10:08Seeing what's inside, Benny and Susie practically start to drool.
10:11Various well-packed high-end furniture sit inside.
10:14Leather couch.
10:14Latex mattress.
10:15Wooden wardrobe.
10:16There are even complete sets of smart home devices.
10:19Today, we move into luxury seaview living.
10:21We pick the largest captain's cabin and spend the entire day clearing out the old furniture.
10:25Then, we assemble the new pieces.
10:26A soft couch.
10:27A massive bed.
10:28Even a washer with a built-in dryer.
10:30Susie even finds a coffee maker and an air fryer.
10:32That night, we lounge in our new luxury suite.
10:35Using the air fryer, we make chicken nuggets.
10:37We drink cold beer and watch movies on the projector.
10:39For a moment, we forget that an apocalypse is happening outside.
10:42If we could continue living like this, maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
10:45Benny and I exchange a look.
10:47And this piece soon shatters.
10:48In the blink of an eye, one month passes.
10:50We fully adapt to life on a ship.
10:52Every day, we maintain systems, check supplies, open crates, work out, and relax.
10:57In my spare time, I watch the shore through binoculars from the cockpit.
11:00The city is now in total ruins.
11:02Today, we sort newly opened supplies.
11:04A large batch of children's clothes and toys.
11:06We can't really use these.
11:07We'll keep them for now.
11:08Who knows, we might need them in the future.
11:10Just then, static bursts through the walkie-talkie.
11:13Then, a weak voice comes through.
11:14Is anyone there?
11:15Can anyone hear me?
11:16Please, you have to save us.
11:18All three of us rush to the side of the ship.
11:20I look toward the direction of the voice with binoculars.
11:22At a dockside warehouse entrance, a man frantically waves a walkie-talkie in his hand.
11:26Behind him, a woman clutches a child.
11:28Terror fills her face.
11:29Not far behind them, several zombies claw at the metal door, scratching wildly.
11:33But that door won't hold much longer.
11:34M.O., what do we do?
11:36Susie asks anxiously.
11:37We don't know where these people came from.
11:39Zombies flood the dock.
11:40How did they even get here?
11:41If we help them, the risk is huge.
11:43I'm torn.
11:43In this apocalypse, kindness is a luxury now.
11:46But seeing the child held tightly in her arms, I finally make up my mind.
11:49Get the ship's water cannons ready.
11:51I make my decision.
11:52Susie, tell them over the walkie-talkie to run to the crane at the end of the dock.
11:55Benny, lower the suspended platform we built.
11:58The man on shore is Charlie Jones.
12:00After hearing our message, he grabs his wife, Lily, and their child, Bailey.
12:04As zombies focus on the warehouse, they dash out from the other side.
12:07Running desperately toward the crane, a few zombies spot them and immediately chase after them.
12:11Susie, fire the water cannon.
12:13I shout.
12:14The pressurized jet resembles white dragons.
12:16Water slams into the zombies.
12:17Buying time for Charlie's family.
12:19They are almost at the crane.
12:20One fast zombie slips past the water jet and charges toward Lily and Bailey.
12:25Susie aims the water cannon.
12:27Like a powerful white dragon, it blasts straight at the zombies.
12:30The impact sends them sprawling everywhere.
12:32Buying Charlie's family precious time.
12:33They reach the crane.
12:34Enduring hits without fighting back.
12:36Benny expertly works the controls and lifts the three safely onto deck.
12:39Thank you so much.
12:42Charlie immediately grabs my hand.
12:43He's too emotional to speak clearly.
12:45Lily, still holding Bailey, bows repeatedly in gratitude.
12:48The little boy, Bailey, looks about five or six years old.
12:51He stares at us, wide-eyed, curious and frightened.
12:54After the brief relief passes, I ask the most important question.
12:57How can you prove you're not infected?
12:59Charlie wastes no time.
13:00He lifts his sleeves.
13:01And Lily's and Bailey's sleeves.
13:02He quickly pulls up his pant leg too.
13:04Aside from a few scrapes, there are no signs of infection or ulceration.
13:08We hid for three days.
13:09Only drinking bottled water.
13:10My wife is a nurse.
13:11She knows the infection symptoms.
13:13I nod, then lead them into the cabin.
13:15We isolate them in an empty cabin for now.
13:17Susie brings toys and snacks from the storage.
13:19And gives them to Bailey.
13:20The boys' eyes light up at the figurines.
13:22However, trouble strikes at noon the next day.
13:24Charlie suddenly pounds on our door in panic.
13:26Morris, please, come check on my wife.
13:28She has a fever.
13:29The three of us feel our hearts drop.
13:31We rush into the room.
13:32Lily lies motionless on the bed.
13:34Her lips are dry and cracked.
13:35She quickly slips into a semi-conscious state.
13:37The thermometer reading shows.
13:38Her fever is climbing near 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
13:41I notice a wound on Lily's leg.
13:43I recall when they arrived yesterday.
13:44Charlie kept blocking Lily's lower body.
13:46There's a wound on her leg.
13:48Most likely a bacterial infection.
13:49Susie, keep your distance.
13:50Susie is startled by my sudden seriousness.
13:53She instinctively takes two steps back.
13:54I force myself to stay calm and ask.
13:56When did her fever begin?
13:57I turn and confront Charlie.
13:59My tone sounds unusually furious.
14:01Why did you stop us from checking her leg yesterday?
14:03Have you been hiding this from us all along?
14:04Lily was already infected by the zombies.
14:06We risked our lives to save your family.
14:08Charlie panics.
14:09His voice trembles uncontrollably.
14:11Lily is absolutely not infected.
14:13While protecting Bailey, she cut her leg on barbed wire.
14:15She would rather die herself than ever hurt anyone else.
14:18I swear on my honor.
14:19It's only a normal wound infection.
14:21Please, I beg you.
14:22She needs antibiotics immediately.
14:24Otherwise, she might truly die.
14:26Charlie's legs suddenly give out.
14:27He actually tries to kneel before us.
14:29The tense atmosphere causes Bailey to burst into tears.
14:31I take a deep breath and glance at Benny, who is equally conflicted.
14:35I exchange looks with Susie.
14:36Get up.
14:37We'll search for antibiotic.
14:39But let me first be clear.
14:40If that moment comes, I won't show mercy.
14:42I watch Charlie beg as Lily lies unconscious.
14:45My mind races.
14:46If she's really infected, then every one of us is in danger.
14:48But if it's just a normal fever, and we drive them away, it's the same as sending them to die.
14:52Suddenly, I remember something.
14:54Come with me.
14:55I say to Charlie.
14:56I lead him to a sealed shipping container.
14:57This container has never been opened.
14:59It's labeled, medical supplies.
15:01We noticed it during inventory earlier.
15:02We never opened it since we didn't need it.
15:04We pry open the container door together.
15:06The sight inside instantly gives Charlie hope.
15:08The door swings open, revealing boxes of medicine and medical equipment.
15:11Back in the cabin, we give Lily the medicine.
15:13We wait anxiously.
15:14Seconds and minutes tick by slowly.
15:16My heart climbs up into my throat.
15:18One hour passes.
15:19Then two.
15:19Lily's fever shows no obvious drop.
15:21She's growing more delirious from the fever.
15:23Charlie's face turns paler.
15:24Benny grips the fire axe unconsciously.
15:26The atmosphere inside the cabin feels unbearably tense.
15:29Just as I was about to make the worst decision, Susie suddenly points at Lily and screamed.
15:33By evening, Lily's fever finally starts dropping.
15:36Her complexion slowly returns to normal.
15:38It's a false alarm.
15:39All of us let out relieved breaths.
15:40It turns out she caught a chill while escaping earlier.
15:43Stress and panic triggered the severe fever.
15:45One week later, the observation period for Charlie's family ends.
15:48We confirm they're not infected.
15:49With them joining us, the ship feels much livelier.
15:52Charlie, an ex-chef, runs the kitchen.
15:54Lily organizes the living area neatly.
15:56Bailey's innocent laughter fills this doomsday arc with life again.
15:59Another month quickly passes.
16:00To give Bailey a safer environment, we decide to build a proper medical room on the ship.
16:04While moving medical supplies, we discover a massive steel door unlike any other.
16:08Deep in the crew quarters, there's a complex electrical panel on it.
16:11Beside the door, red spray paint rights.
16:13Special cargo.
16:14Restricted area.
16:15Special cargo and a restricted zone.
16:17This area isn't recorded in the ship's packing list.
16:19Susie is very familiar with port operations.
16:21Charlie steps forward and studies the electronic panel closely.
16:24His eyes suddenly light up.
16:26This lock uses military-grade encryption.
16:27Normal methods can't open it, but I think I have an idea.
16:30We stare at him, stunned.
16:32He scratches his head awkwardly.
16:33Before becoming a chef, I worked in cyber security.
16:35I enjoy this kind of stuff.
16:37Cracking this mysterious door becomes our new obsession.
16:40Cracking the password becomes Charlie's only mission.
16:42He locks himself inside the meeting room and routes security protocols into the main control computer.
16:46No sleep, no rest.
16:48Like a mad scientist, Susie and I handle logistics and security.
16:51Lily stays with Bailey, sorting and archiving newly found supplies.
16:54We find several crates of military rations, compressed biscuits, and a few boxes of precious dehydrated vegetables.
17:00Our food reserves are unbelievably abundant.
17:03On the third day, Charlie staggers out, with deep dark circles under his eyes.
17:06Morris.
17:08Susie.
17:09I've cracked it.
17:10We immediately rush to the door.
17:11Charlie enters a long string of commands into the panel.
17:14A sharp click sounds.
17:15The massive steel door slowly slides open before us.
17:18We gasp at the sight beyond the doors.
17:19This isn't cargo like we expected.
17:21It's a tactical armory.
17:22On the left are rows of stab-proof vests and combat helmets.
17:25There are also night vision gear and military radios.
17:28On the right holds non-lethal weapons, high voltage stun guns and tear gas grenades.
17:32There are even several net guns.
17:33Our gear just got an upgrade.
17:35My voice trembles with excitement.
17:36While we celebrate the equipment upgrade, Charlie notices blueprints on the center table.
17:40He points to a section marked in red on the plan.
17:42M.O.
17:42Look here at the main communication array repeater.
17:44According to these blueprints, the ship's long-range satellite system was independently reinforced.
17:49If we can reboot it, we might be able to contact the outside world.
17:52Those words strike like lightning, hitting every one of us.
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