The Beast in Search of Happiness

"No one has ever loved Erwin Sprock, not even one person."

His parents have never loved him—not once did they hold his tiny, wrinkled hands, pat his stooped shoulders, cradle the skinny little boy he was, or call him 'babe'.

Nor did the caregivers at the orphanage. They never personally handed him a plate of gruel, dried his mattress soaked by others, or introduced him to any families longing for affection.

And Erwin believed it was all because of his dwarfism. Perhaps his appearance simply didn't deserve love.

But everyone adored Boomtail, the shining star of the children's fun park!

With a cheap, heavy animal costume, exaggerated movements, and infectious laughter, Erwin was loved as Boomtail. Kids clamored to hold his hand, play games, and be his friend! They ran joyfully beside him, while adults slipped candies into his pockets. Boomtail was a favorite among all! For the first time, Erwin felt loved and happy!

The days of indifference, insults, and loneliness were gone! As Boomtail, Erwin discovered joy! Each night in his dreams, he looked forward to a new day, knowing that the moment the fun park opened, children would rush to him, laughing and screaming, ready to give him a big hug.

But one day, Erwin didn't get the love he was waiting for as Boomtail.

Everything changed that day. Love and laughter vanished, replaced by horror, pain, nightmares, and the loneliness he dreaded the most. Ugly, stooped zombies tore apart the life he had built. Suddenly, poor Erwin was left with nothing but himself once again.

But Erwin would never give in.

Boomtail would become the bringer of happiness and restore joy to Erwin's life.

His loyal forest friend is now a fierce zombie killer. He will wipe out the zombies, bring laughter back to the world, make the crying kids smile again, and reignite the celebration at the forest fun park.

Ultimately, he will return all the love to Erwin, the child who feared loneliness.

📖Hero Story📖 Gen 20 Hero: Xiaowen

Boundary Challenger

Xiaowen is an energetic and adventurous Asian girl who constantly plays with danger, as if she's powered by infinite energy.

Growing up in a strict Asian family, her childhood was governed by rules, even down to how she ate. These constraints stifled her restless spirit, and she yearned for a way to break free.

Everything changed when she watched a skateboard competition.

She was captivated by the thrill and freedom the athletes displayed as they sped up steep slopes and navigated challenges with ease.

In that moment, Xiaowen realized she had fallen in love with skateboarding. It was her outlet for self-expression and liberation.

As she pushed herself to master increasingly difficult tricks, her skills improved significantly. The typical street skateboarding challenges soon lost their appeal, so she began to seek out more dangerous stunts for the adrenaline rush. The more perilous the environment, the more exhilarated she felt.

Mountain slope skateboarding, a highly challenging feat, caught Xiaowen's eye. Skating at high speed down rugged mountain paths, with every turn a brush with death, was the ultimate rush for Xiaowen. One wrong move, and you'd be off the cliff, but that danger only drew her in.

Once, a minor mistake sent her tumbling down the slope, leaving her severely injured. It was a terrifying scene, and everyone around her panicked. But Xiaowen remained unfazed and wiped the blood from her face. Adrenaline surging, she got back on her board and completed the run, leaving a bloody trail behind her.

Perhaps she was just born this way!

Born to find pleasure on the edge of danger!

And to break her limits again and again!

This is how Xiaowen wants to leave her mark in this world!

After the zombie virus outbreak, she discovered a new kind of extreme sport: weaving through hordes of zombies on her modified skateboard. The infected is no match for her speed and agility. Skating past them unscathed, she feels a rush of satisfaction from outpacing death itself.

Over time, Xiaowen earned the nickname "Daredevil" among survivors. Her bravery left many in awe, though they also worried about her recklessness. People often warn her to be more careful, but Xiaowen, true to her nature, pays no mind to their concerns. To them, she is a wild spirit, always chasing the next thrill.

📖Hero Story📖 Gen 20 Hero: Stacy

The One and Only Queen

Stacy can be best described as fashionable, powerful, and beautiful.

Before the apocalypse, she was a world-renowned professional wrestler known for her attitude and coolness. After winning the state women's freestyle wrestling championship with her gorgeous skills and fierce attack style, she quickly made a splash in the fashion and beauty industries, starting a global craze.

People adored Stacy, but there were also those filled with jealousy and doubt, some even resorting to slander. Yet, she simply tossed her hair and responded with another triumph.

However, many didn't know that this champion athlete and fashion icon was once a skinny little girl living in a slum. With fierce ambition in her eyes, she vowed to escape her circumstances and reach the pinnacle of success. She started as a nobody, but she believed she could become someone extraordinary.

Tough yet determined, she entered the wrestling ring and embraced a world where only the strong could survive.

At first, she wasn't the strongest, fastest or smartest among wrestlers, but she was undoubtedly the toughest. Stacy trained relentlessly, pushing herself to lift unbearable weights. Though she earned little, she spent all her money on protein supplements, forcing herself to gulp them down before diving back into training to forget the pain of competition. Within a year, she was defeating male wrestlers of the same weight with ease.

Step by step, she climbed higher, distancing herself from her past, and eventually became the queen of wrestling.

After the apocalypse, no matter how glorious her past was, it seemed irrelevant. But Stacy wasn't disheartened by the world's collapse. Her past constantly reminded her that she could always start anew. All she needed to do was stand up and prepare for the next challenge.

Now, she's filled with passion and ready to conquer a new world.

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