Speaker 1: M hmm. In the shadows of the unknown, where the
line between myth and reality blurs, we delve into stories
that chill the bone and stir the imagination. Welcome to
Season three of Dark Tails Uncovered, where the depths of
fear and deeper than ever before. This season we plunge
into uncharted waters, beginning with a tail that rises from
the Abyss, a sequel to Terror, where the undead are
not confined to land, but emerge from the darkest depths
of the ocean. Join us as we unveil the chilling
saga of Zombie Water Io Rise of the Deep. Prepare
yourself for a journey into the unknown, where the tides
of horror will pull you under. The sea holds many secrets,
but this one is waiting to be uncovered. Dark Tails Uncovered,
Season three. Let the Darkness Descend. Chapter one, The tide rises,
A lone fisherman cast his net into the silent, dark water,
his boat swaying gently in the waves under a gray,
misty dawn. Lewis Santiago had been a fisherman all his life,
his father before him, and his grandfather before that. The
water was in his blood. But since the outbreak, everything
felt different. The sea seemed to hold its breath, as
though to feared what lay beneath. Lewis shuddered as he
drew his net back, tangled and heavy, the rough rope
cutting into his callous hands. He grunted, his muscles, straining,
and he pulled with a hard tug until the catch
finally broke the surface. The twisted, bloated face of a
woman stared back at him through the net. Lewis staggered back,
slipping on the damp boards of his boat. The corpse,
pale and swollen, had hair that floated around her head
like seaweed, her eyes wide, mouth slack, and skin tinted
a sickly gray green. And then she moved. Lewis froze.
The corpse's mouth twitched, a gurgling groan seeping from her throat.
Before he could react, she raised an arm, fingers curling
and crawling through the net, struggling to bake break free.
The boat rocked violently as Lewis stumbled, scrambling for the
oar by his feet, but it was too late. The
woman's dead eyes locked onto him, hunger filling their cloudy depths.
Her fingers found purchase pulling herself up, dragging her water
long body over the edge of the boat. Lewis felt
panic seize him as she lunged, her nails, raking across
his arm. Cold water in the foustnch of rots surrounded
him as they both tumbled into the sea in the depths.
He struggled again to her grip, bubbles escaping his mouth
as he screamed. His vision blurred as she pulled him down,
deeper and deeper until the murky water closed over them.
The distant cry of seagulls echoed over the quiet shore
as the first light of morning crept over the coastal
town of Crystal Bay. Rows of empty, abandoned boats lining
the docks, their holes covered in salt and algae, a
ghost fleet marking the edge of town. Too familiar with death.
On the beach, Doctor Nina Ramirez scanned the horizon her
gaze distance. She had been a marine biologist once, but
after the outbreak her work had shifted from studying sea
life to understanding the infected waters. Today marked the third
disappearance of a local fisherman in just two weeks, and
the residents of Crystal Bay were terrified. She knew the
waters hold dark secrets secret. She was no longer sure
she could face alone. The sound of footsteps crunching on
the sand brought her back to present. Jake Shark Maddocks
strode towards her, his rough, weathered face grim. Once a
notorious smuggler, Jake had recently joined her team, bringing a
knowledge of the coastline that made him an invaluable ally.
He nodded a greeting, his eyes scanning the waves, and
everyone gone, he asked, his voice although rumble. Nina nodded,
wrapping her arms around herself as a gust of wind
blew in from the sea. This makes free in just
two weeks. It's spreading faster, Jake, and I'm not sure
how much longer we can hold it back. Jake glanced
at the dark waters, his face hardening. We should have
got everyone out here weeks ago. No one's safe this
close to infective waters. Nina took deep breath, trying to
shake off the cold fear that had settled in their chest.
I know, but this infection is spreaded inland. This isn't
just a coastal problem anymore. If we don't find the
source and stop it, it's going to keep spreading rivers
lakes everywhere. They fell silent, listening to the quiet lap
of waves against the shore, each lost in their own thoughts.
The air was heavy with unspoken tension, a sense of
impending disaster. Just then, the roar of an engine broke
the silence. They turned to see a battered, old pickup
truck pulling up near the beach. Doctor Calvin Lee stepped out,
adjusting his glasses as he surveyed the scene. He was
a scientist with a quick mad with a quick mind,
and a hidden past, one he'd shared with no one,
least of all Nina. Rumor had it they worked on
classified project in government labs, but he avoided questions about
his past or they knew. All they knew was he
had knowledge of the infection fuguld rival. We don't have
much time, he said, His tone quipped. The CDC has
raised the threat level. They want us to neutralize the
infection here before it spreads further. Nina and Jake exchanged
the glance, easier said than done. Jake muttered, these waters
aren't just dangerous, they're deadly. Calvin raised an eyebrow, looking unfazed.
I brought some new equipment, These things we couldn't access before.
Jake side narrowed. Jack's sides narrowed, but Nina quickly stepped forward,
trying to keep the peace good. When we need everything
we can get. Calvin handed a map marked with red
circles along the coast, in the surrounding inland lakes. These
are the most recent hotspots. If we're going to figure
out where this started, we have to hit them all
one by one. Nina studied the map, a not of
worrying talented in her stomach. There's one problem. We've already
seen mutations in the infections, new behaviors in the infected,
even new abilities. Calvin frowned, glancing towards the water. That
shouldn't be possible unless it's evolving. Jake crossed his arms, scowling.
Whatever it is, we're not going to let it reach
the mainland. As the sun rose higher, casting an eerie
glow over the ocean, Nina felt the first stirrings of hope,
tempered with fear. They had a team, resources and knowledge
they hadn't had before. But it wasn't just another outbreak.
It was a race against time, and the infection was
one step ahead. We move at dawn tomorrow, she said,
her voice steady. Jake and Calvin nodded, their faces grim
as they walked back towards town. The dark waters behind
them lapped hungrily at the shore, waiting for nightfall.