Survival of the Strongest

Write about life five years into the zombie apocalypse, where physical strength matters less and mental acuity reigns supreme.

The zombie apocalypse is typically associated with grit, physical power and raw survival instinct. But what if mental strength and emotional resilience are the actual tools our protagonists need to survive? This shift of perspective can bring about fresh character dynamics and challenges commonly held perceptions about strength and survival. How do those perceived as “weak” outmaneuver the strong? How are intellectual skills and emotional intelligence utilized in a survival situation?

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