In a world ravaged by monstrous creatures and relentless undead, Diego and his younger brother Matías are the last surviving members of their once-loving family. Hidden in a cave, wounded and hopeless, they recall the ultimate sacrifice of their parents a decade ago. But just when all seems lost, Matías activates a mysterious power, sending Diego back in time — to the day of Matías’s birth.

Now armed with memories of a dark future, Diego must navigate childhood once again, carefully guiding his family through subtle changes — survival games disguised as play, suggestions to eat healthy and train harder, and cryptic advice that could save their lives. As he quietly prepares them for the apocalypse to come, Diego must also uncover the origin of the powers that once made them strong.

Will changing the past be enough to stop the impending doom? Or will destiny find a way to repeat itself?

A gripping tale of family, courage, and second chances, Echoes of the Last Dawn blends post-apocalyptic tension with emotional depth and a spark of the supernatural.

The wind howled as we marched forward, stirring dust and dry leaves across the cracked pavement.Behind us, the safety of the fortress slowly vanished from sight.Ahead… stretched the broken world we once called home.


The silhouette of a ruined city began to take shape through the mist.Collapsed structures.Silent streets.And the lingering echo of a world that had been torn apart.


As we walked, my mind drifted—back to the goodbyes.


I remembered the embraces.The final glances.The way my father placed both hands on my shoulders, his voice deep and steady:


—Never forget who you are, Diego.And never forget why you're doing this.


My mother said nothing, but the strength in her hug said it all.Matías, his eyes filled with tears, handed me a small stone he'd carved himself.


—So you don't forget me —he whispered.


She threw herself at me with a mix of anger and emotion, fists tapping my chest.


—Next time, you're taking me with you! I'm not just some kid anymore!


I promised her that when I came back, she could lead her own squad.


Her smile—bright, proud—was the perfect farewell.


I closed my eyes for a moment and let the memories flood in.


I came back to the past.Awakened with memories no one else had.Saw the first wave arrive.Watched my family awaken—grow stronger.We prepared.We built.


And even then,we lost twenty-seven people.


I saw my father face the Lich.Saw him nearly die.And then saw him reborn, through his second awakening.


I witnessed the fortress expand.Children training.Our community uniting.


And I saw a glimpse of the future…a terrifying one.


Find survivors.Recruit the strong.Offer shelter to the lost.Forge alliances.And, if we can…find Vega.


The outside world is uncertain.The creatures still roam.New threats may rise at any time.


Aunt Romina.Uncle Pablo.Two elite captains.Grandfather Patricio.And me.


All skilled.All battle-hardened.And, more importantly—all with something to fight for.


The world sprawls before us.Abandoned.Mutated.But not dead.


And even as each step feels heavy, and danger lurks beyond every corner…


Because this story didn't end with the first wave.


Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: The Beginning of the Path