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Fortress Home is an intense short drama combining post-apocalyptic survival, family bonds, suspense, and action. As civilization collapses, one family must transform their home into the ultimate fortress while facing relentless danger, impossible choices, and enemies lurking outside every door.

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00:16I'm not sure if what just happened was a dream, but one detail is burned into my memory.
00:22If this is a rebirth, a massive celebrity scandal will break tonight.
00:27Oh my god, I've really been reborn.
00:29In seven days, a global disaster will break out.
00:32The zombie virus.
00:33It first emerged in a few places that it can be quickly denied by officials.
00:36I went along with the crowd online, spouting lines about trusting science and never paid
00:39it any mind.
00:40But in just three short days, the virus spiraled completely out of control.
00:46Communication signals died out far too quickly last life.
00:49My biggest regret was never knowing if my parents were safe until the very end.
00:53Hey, mom and dad.
00:55It's been snowing in city A lately.
00:58Could you come visit me?
01:00I'm craving the apple pie you make, mom.
01:02Of course, sweetie.
01:04We'll head over tomorrow.
01:08Dad, don't forget the sausages I love.
01:11Okay.
01:14Last life, the power cut out on the third day after the zombie apric.
01:17I have to write down everything I need to prepare.
01:19I haven't put my brain this hard since finishing my college thesis.
01:23Honestly, writing that paper was easier.
01:25After all, this is a matter of life and death.
01:31Sophia, your door is already sturdy enough.
01:34It's just as secure as a bank vault door.
01:36There's no need for extra reinforcement.
01:39My dad insisted on getting this door replaced.
01:41He said it's too dangerous for a young woman to live alone.
01:44I never liked these heavy, bulky doors, but I couldn't argue with him back then.
01:49Also, replace every window in the house with top clear bulletproof glass
01:52and add one-way privacy film on top.
01:57That'll take three days to finish.
02:00I'll pay you an extra 10,000 U.S. dollars.
02:03Can you finish it this afternoon?
02:04My mom's coming to stay, and she suffers from persecutory delusions.
02:08No problem.
02:09We'll get started right away.
02:15Please take me to Metro Cash and Karma.
02:18Thank goodness.
02:20I've earned solid income from my years as a streamer.
02:22I still have over 700,000 in total savings.
02:25I'll talk to my parents when they arrive,
02:27and combined with their savings, we'll have roughly 1.5 million.
02:38Dad, go rent a cargo truck and meet me at Metro Cash and Caller.
02:42Exactly.
02:43I'm doing a fan giveaway for my stream.
02:45The bulletproof glass has all been installed.
02:51The pandemic's getting bad again.
02:53Stock up on plenty of food for your families.
03:08Looks like I'll need to buy two large freezers.
03:20Whoa.
03:21Honey, you've really splurged.
03:23How much stuff are you planning to give away?
03:26Sophia, why did you replace all the windows at home,
03:30stock up on so many supplies,
03:32and rush your mom and me over in such a hurry?
03:34What's really going on?
03:47Reinforcing doors and windows is enough.
03:49We need soundproofing, too.
03:50If people hear noise from our place,
03:52they'll break in and steal our supplies.
04:01Should we raise a few chickens?
04:03No.
04:04Chickens make too much noise.
04:06Then we'll raise fish instead.
04:13We should buy some vegetable seeds as well.
04:17That's a great idea, darling.
04:19You stay home and organize things.
04:21I'll take our daughter to Sam's Clayton.
04:30This should last me well into menopause.
04:32Oh, right, Dad.
04:33Soon after the zombie outbreak,
04:35the power and natural gas will be cut off.
04:37We need to install solar panels at home.
04:40Okay.
04:44Sophia, your company's management is truly unreasonable.
04:47Donations to charity are one thing.
04:49But why donate physical supplies?
04:51And sending a young girl to buy all of this alone?
04:56It's all for Zai's areas.
04:58Companies come to stock up this all the time these years.
05:15Mom, where did you put all our supplies?
05:23We still need to stock up on medicine and multivitamins.
05:27Our water reserve isn't nearly enough.
05:30Sophia, tomorrow you and your father go buy more drinking water,
05:33hit multiple stores, and buy small quantities at each one.
05:36I'll go get seeds and planting soil tomorrow.
05:41Mom, don't you remember?
05:42Every time you and Dad visit,
05:44you bring me piles of medicine all with fresh expiration dates.
05:47The last batch was only about 10 days ago.
05:50That may be true,
05:51but the situation is going to turn critical.
05:54We need extra supplies just in case.
05:56Dad,
05:58don't forget the solar panels and the large freezers.
06:01The study has more than enough space for two big freezers.
06:0810 buckets of drinking water,
06:1010 packs of bottled mineral water,
06:1250 packs of assorted seeds,
06:1410 sacks of wheat,
06:1550 kg of chicken breast,
06:1720 kg of chicken wings,
06:1920 kg of chicken feet,
06:20and 20 kg of beef fill the truck to the brim.
06:271.
06:30All right.
06:36All right.
06:36All right.
06:5370 packs of salt
06:5510 crates of soy sauce
06:565 crates of vinegar
06:583 crates of oyster sauce
07:0020 packs of tissues
07:03I've used up all my accumulated store coupons
07:11We need an escape plan if things go wrong
07:14A high safety vehicle is essential
07:17You have excellent taste Miss Sophia
07:19This RV is bulletproof with a high chase
07:22Extremely safe for emergencies
07:23I'll take it
07:26I'll help you complete all the paperwork
07:28You can pick up the vehicle in 3 days
07:33We'll store these in the RV once we pick it up
07:36If the situation collapses
07:37We leave immediately
07:41Forgive me for not being able to reveal the truth
07:44I'm just an ordinary person
07:46I only want to protect my family
07:50I can never be a savior
07:51Water and power are fully secured
07:54I've rented the empty next door apartment solely for garbage storage
07:59Everything is nearly ready
08:08I've observed for days
08:10These floors are completely unoccupied
08:16Dad, Mom
08:18We'll get through this together
08:39One should never stop learning
08:41No matter the circumstances
08:45Not sure about studying
08:46But these books would definitely hurt if you hit someone with them
08:49Thanks to my memories from my past life
08:51I know zombies are extremely sensitive to light
08:54We keep the house dark every night
08:56This small trick keeps both zombies and dangerous strangers away
09:00Help! Help!
09:09Dad, Mom
09:12Will those creatures turn back into humans?
09:15There's nothing to fear
09:16We're together as a family
09:18Even if the sky falls
09:20I'll always protect you too
09:22The only way to kill them instantly is to strike their heads
09:25Hitting any other part of the body is useless
09:27They can no longer feel pain
09:29Don't worry
09:30Your mother and I watched The Walking Dead a few days ago
09:33We know all about these things
09:35Dad, Mom
09:35I have to say this
09:36In the end times the most terrible thing is not the walkers but human nature
09:39We can only protect ourselves
09:41We cannot be saviors
09:42I know you've spent your whole lives as teachers always kind to others
09:45But this is the apocalypse
09:46We have to put our own safety first
09:48Don't worry, sweetie
09:49We understand
09:51As long as our family stays safe and sound
10:07Shit!
10:08What the hell is wrong with you?
10:10Help! Help! Help!
10:13Shit! Get off me! Get off!
10:27We shouldn't reply to the survey
10:28We have more than enough supplies and our household is small
10:31What if desperate people come breaking in to rob us?
10:33I saw in the group this morning that everyone else seems to be holding up fine
10:36After lunch, I'll keep watch
10:38Sophia and your father can take turns using the treadmill to stay active
10:43Hello, resident? Are you at home?
10:45We're counting survivors
10:46Why haven't you replied to the message?
10:48Oh, I'm not home right now
10:49I'm staying at my hometown
10:51Alright, that's all we needed to know
10:53Why would they call with a video call out of nowhere?
10:55It just dawned on me
10:56A few days ago, your mother and I went shopping in the RV
11:01On the way back, a stranger stopped us and asked why we'd stockpiled so many supplies
11:05This building has two households per floor
11:08And no one can get upstairs without an elevator key card
11:10I already claimed my spare card was lost
11:12And took the second one days ago, but we still can't risk it
11:15Sophia, do you remember when the power went out in your past life?
11:18Roughly two or three days from now
11:20That's bad
11:31It's inhumane, but we have no other choice
11:33All that matters is keeping our family alive
11:35It's for the best
11:36Stairwells are far safer
11:38Elevators are a death trap in emergencies
11:40Sophia, don't overthink it
11:42Your father and I checked before
11:43The elevator goes straight down to the underground parking lot
11:46But the elevator lobby is pitch black and far more dangerous
11:49The stairs give us a better chance of escape, whether going up or down
11:53I guess that's the only way we can comfort ourselves
11:59All residents, we are facing an unprecedented disaster
12:03Please stay indoors and wait for government rescue
12:08Trust us, we will never abandon anyone
12:13I've always wondered why rescue never came for me
12:16Not even until my death in my past life
12:18I'm just ordinary, small, and selfish
12:20Even with a second chance, all I want is for my family to survive
12:23All residents, please hold on to hope
12:26Who still uses loud beakers in the digital age?
12:29It's absolutely reckless
12:30Sophia?
12:32Will they climb up here?
12:34Don't worry, mom
12:34We're on the 21st floor
12:36We'll be fine
12:42What a waste
12:57I remember that couple clearly
13:00They were among the first to venture out for supplies and return safely with huge loads
13:07In my past life, they never stepped outside again until I died
13:24I know where they're going
13:26They're after solar panels
13:28And they'll come back with two vehicles
13:54They're so brave
13:57Their boldest move is still tonight
14:01That couple will go go out one last time
14:04If I remember correctly
14:05They'll clear out the entire metro supermarket
14:13Honestly, I have no idea what the world outside is like right now
14:18But judging by how they've returned safe and sound twice
14:22This couple is clearly strong and capable
14:38No one has it easy in this world
14:49Life is about to get far harder for ordinary residents now
15:00Stay indoors and wait for aid
15:03Supply drops will be delivered to all residents
15:08The access door for the apartment blot directly opposite us
15:11Has been broken for a long time
15:15That was just a trivial issue before the apocalypse
15:18But now it's a death sentence
15:20It's one less layer of protection they desperately need
15:25eremos
15:25Am I interested to see
15:26Am I interested in hiding there?
15:26Am I interested in hiding there?
15:31Am I whorudian?
15:39Am I whichever one is going to hide
15:42Or is she Data Text?
15:42Or is he even a creator underänd وہ
15:46And he just dies
15:46There's some Look at Jack
15:47Yes, I don't think this is enough
16:04We have to be cautious, more cautious than ever.
16:07We're not strong in a fight.
16:09If real danger comes, I fear I won't be able to protect you two.
16:13I could never rest in peace if that happened.
16:16Dad, you'd better keep yourself in good shape.
16:18If anything happens to you, Mom and I won't stand a chance out here.
16:26Starting today, everyone adds 10 extra minutes.
16:42Selfish people.
16:43They only care about saving their own skins.
16:52Yeah!
17:12It would be terrible if Dad gets sick.
17:15Our medical replies are already limited.
17:18We stockpiled plenty of basic daily medicines and first aid manuals in advance.
17:23But Mom still hasn't fully figured out how to use many of the potions and medications.
17:28Leonard, go lie down and sleep right now.
17:30Get plenty of rest.
17:31In this doomsday wasteland, good health is our greatest asset for survival.
17:45Let's treat ourselves to a hearty dinner tonight, just for once.
17:52Christmas Eve will be here in six days.
17:55Mom, let's make gingerbread and cookies.
17:58And roast turkey with red wine.
18:01Sounds perfect.
18:15Mom, I've noticed that the elite male zombie has grown much weaker.
18:19I'm sure others have noticed it too.
18:21It's only a matter of time before we wipe out all the zombies.
18:24All we need to do is wait for rescue.
18:26All we need to do is wait for you.
18:58Do you remember anything about these people from your past life?
19:02I only remember they started looting the compound out of nowhere.
19:05Within three or four days, around 20 to 30 people died here.
19:09In the end, the heavy blood scent attracted massive numbers of zombies.
19:13Even with guns, they couldn't fight off the horde.
19:15And they turned into zombies too.
19:17That's exactly why the zombie population in this compound exploded overnight.
19:21They cannot be spared.
19:23Zombies are highly sensitive to sound and scent.
19:26I have a way to lure them here.
19:28But how do we drive them away afterward?
19:30Are we just gonna let them wander around the compound forever?
19:32You're right, Dad.
19:33We have to plan ahead.
19:34If I remember correctly, they'll start looting the compound tomorrow afternoon.
19:37They never got to our building in my past life, but I'm terrified things might change this time around.
19:42Besides, even if we lure the zombies over, we must never expose our hiding spot.
19:45What if other survivors in the compound spot us?
19:47It all comes down to scent.
19:49I can mix supplies we have on hand to make a scent nearly identical to blood, and it will last
19:53for about three hours.
19:54That window of time is more than enough to draw in a large group of zombies.
19:58Once the three hours are up, we can use the drone to release the blood scent in other deserted areas
20:02far away.
20:02The drone has an eight-kilometer flight radius.
20:05There's a reservoir just three kilometers away, completely isolated and uninhabited.
20:11We can release the scent there.
20:12If the scent can't travel far enough, we can pilot the drone to drop the blood scent repeatedly along the
20:18route towards the reservoir.
20:19We'll wear them down little by little until all the zombies are drawn away.
20:31Mom, why didn't you sleep a longer?
20:34I need to finish off those people outside as soon as possible.
20:37Otherwise, I can't sleep.
20:53Mom, why didn't you sleep a longer?
21:13Now we can have breakfast.
21:22Look how panicked they are.
21:24But their vehicles are still by the security booth.
21:26If they want to leave, they'll have to fight their way through the zombie horde.
21:33There seems to be a leader, Zombies.
21:35An elegant urban woman in a dress.
21:38She tie-haunted behind the boot of zombies and doesn't forwards, but...
21:41It looks like she's passantly directing them with her hands.
21:45It seems Zombies have evolved intelligence.
21:48I'm afraid they'll keep evolving.
21:50The big question now is, how far will they evolve?
21:53Alright, there's no point dwelling on this.
21:55Instead of overthinking it, we'd better check if we watered the vegetables today.
21:59And Sophia, you need to go get some sleep.
22:01Don't worry about all this.
22:12Attention all residents.
22:14The government has established safe havens along the coast.
22:17The bases are guarded and fully secure.
22:19All survivors are advised to make their way there on their own.
22:22Official notice.
22:23Supply drops will only be provided for five days.
22:29Thank goodness Mom's trick lured most of the zombies away from our compound.
22:33Otherwise, with how chaotic things are, countless people would have ended up as zombie prey.
22:37We're lucky this compound doesn't have many residents.
22:40Imagine if it were crowded.
22:41Limited supplies, endless human greed.
22:43Even without zombies, humans would drive themselves to total annihilation.
22:48They must have agreed to head for the safe haven as a group, thinking there's safety in numbers.
22:52I'm not so sure that's a good thing.
22:56From what I've noticed, that one family who used to go out scavenging hasn't left at all.
23:00They have an elderly person and a small child at home.
23:03Only the husband and wife are capable of fighting.
23:06With enough stockpiled supplies, there's really no need for them to take the risk of leaving.
23:17Hello, we've been watching you for a long time.
23:20We mean no harm.
23:22As you must know, we have plenty of supplies, and we assume you do too.
23:26We want to form an alliance with you and take turns keeping watch together.
23:36Let's ally with them.
23:38Even if only the husband and wife can stand guard over there,
23:42it will still make things much easier for us.
23:56We have three people in our household who can take watch duty.
24:03That way, each of us only needs to keep watch for four hours a day.
24:07It'll lighten our load a lot.
24:18I'll go make dinner.
24:20These past few days, I haven't seen anyone enter or leave the compound.
24:24Apart from our family and the household obsesit,
24:27everyone else must have headed for the safe haven,
24:29or failed to survive the bitter cold winter.
24:44Sofia, is it too cold for you to sleep?
24:48Leonard and I bought these on our last trip outside.
24:51We worried the weather would turn freezing and make it impossible to sleep at night.
24:57We should give this pack to the family next door tomorrow.
25:00They have an elderly person at home who must struggle to sleep in the cold.
25:05We only use one each at night anyway,
25:07and we have three whole boxes.
25:09We'll have more than enough.
25:23Thank you so much.
25:25Grandma has bad legs and can't stand the cold.
25:29With these warm patches, Grandma can finally sleep well.
25:42Looking back, forming an alliance with Hunter and Wendy was truly a good decision.
25:47Before the outbreak, Hunter worked as a fitness trainer, and Wendy was a doctor.
25:52On the day the disaster began, Wendy was off work and planned to take the elderly and their child out
25:57for the afternoon with Hunter.
25:58That was how their whole family survived by sheer luck.
26:02A doctor is such a rare and valuable profession in the endotes.
26:34Something like that in some cases blessures.
26:37Also...
26:37Tell her...
26:37...
26:37...
26:38...
26:38...
26:43...
26:46...
26:54Hi.
26:55...
26:55...
27:14if we'd save that girl during the day would she have survived mom we can only save ourselves
27:43the drone doesn't have much load capacity dad I admire your patience
27:56the hunters really do have a chicken cube I heard the old lady got it on a whim long ago
28:01never
28:02thought it'd be so useful in the end times they only have two young hens they only started laying
28:07eggs about a week before the outbreak they only get one or two eggs a day the hunters must have
28:12saved these five up over several days they have the elderly and little kids to look after we should
28:17send them some vitamin c supplements mom dad remember to eat those two leftover eggs tomorrow
28:24morning sweetheart you and Leonard have them I've never really liked eggs fine if you won't eat
28:32them I won't either dad mom we have enough supplies I know you're trying to save everything for me but
28:38if our own reserves can't hold out how am I supposed to survive alone you know how much I love
28:44you both
28:46what joy would there be in living on my own without you you're right honey starting today
28:54I'll spend more time running on the treadmill
29:17warning a zombie horde is coming can't see clearly from far away two of us will keep watch
29:23tonight at our place send one person from your family to stand guard to
29:36oh my god this is terrifying don't be afraid I don't think they'll stop here
29:48mom let's skip cooking today with so many zombies out there any little noise could put us in
29:54terrible danger let's just have some bread instead god protect us I suppose we have no other choice
30:05could they be afraid of the sun but why I remember they weren't bothered by sunlight at all when the
30:11outbreak first started
30:19it's been dark for hours and those zombies still haven't moved an inch
30:23no to be precise they haven't moved since early this morning
30:31these zombies feel no pain they only keep charging forward they won't go around obstacles they just
30:36surge ahead crashing into anything in their path without hesitation
30:43oh my god I dare not imagine what would happen if the horde passes straight through our compound
30:52we'd be trapped right in the middle of it there'd be no way out in any direction
31:13thank goodness we agreed to ally with them back then otherwise this endless hellish end times would
31:19have driven us insane long ago
31:24it's already been more than half a year since the outbreak
31:29our entire city has lost all life
31:31yeah it feels like we're just numbly surviving
31:36eating drinking exercising every day waiting for the government to come rescue us
31:40if it were just us alone isolated like an island with no one else I think we would have lost
31:45our minds long ago
31:46Elena's birthday is in two days
31:49Sophia let's celebrate it for her together
31:51that's a wonderful idea dad
31:54even in the end times at least our family is still safe and together
32:12please hold on a little longer
32:14I give you my word in three months at most we will put an end to all of this
32:21survivors hiding inside we've left supplies for anyone still alive we have urgent missions to complete and cannot guarantee your
32:27safety if you come with us
32:38it must mean they've successfully developed a vaccine at last rescue is almost here
32:43just leave it there neither of our families lack supplies if anyone else passes by someday it can give them
32:49a little hope
32:50I pray this catastrophe ends soon
32:52may our family stay safe and unharmed
33:09this is the best they can offer with what they have
33:11exactly the hunters rarely ask us for anything
33:14for one thing they have plenty of supplies themselves
33:16for another they always know their place and keep to themselves
33:26mom dad the rain is way too heavy
33:28i'll keep watch tonight and see how high the water rises
33:51send this to them
34:04hey keep going stay safe out there
34:08hi you must be starving
34:11we brought you eggs
34:12please eat
34:17would you like to come up for a rest
34:19have a proper hot meal
34:20no need to trouble yourselves
34:22we still have a mission to complete
34:24thank you so much for the food
34:26it's been a very long time since we've had anything this delicious
34:31wait a moment then
34:32i'll send you more supplies
34:41thank you all
34:43please hold on a little longer
34:46give us two more months
34:47and we will definitely give you back a safe
34:50peaceful life
34:56probably because our compound has few people and stays safe
35:00they don't have to watch out for sneak attacks from other survivors
35:03amid hordes of zombies
35:30come on in and rest
35:32you've been working so hard
35:33yes please make yourselves at home
35:35i'm sorry for tricking you into coming up here like this
35:38it's quite all right
35:39we're the ones who should thank you for the food
35:41you're so lucky to have stocked up on so much supplies right at the start of the outbreak
35:45you have no idea
35:47within just a few days the outside turned into a living hell
35:50we only happened to come visit our daughter back then
35:53we've struggled a great deal too
35:57so what's the situation really like out there
36:00this is a global disaster
36:01the rescue effort launched from the laurent capital circle
36:04pushing outward city by city
36:05many areas have now been secured
36:08and are in the middle of post-disaster reconstruction
36:10but humanity has suffered catastrophic losses
36:13far too many lives perished in this catastrophe
36:18these are compact and taste pretty good
36:20they can help vary your meals
36:22living on nothing but bottled water and bread every day must be dreadful
36:28in these desperate times
36:29your kindness is something we will always be grateful for
36:32leonard
36:33please put new locks on the corridor doors
36:35make sure you keep yourself safe at all costs
36:39you have my word
36:41dear citizens
36:42winter will eventually pass
36:44and hope will always find its way
36:46city A is now fully secure
36:48official defense forces have been stationed here
36:51we will do everything in our power to guarantee your safety
36:54it's finally over
36:58though this disaster left irreversible scars upon humanity
37:01as long as people keep living
37:03life will go on endlessly
37:05generation after generation
37:06generation
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