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1. Project Zero — The Wellmans, an origin story. by orphicain

   Fandoms: The Last of Us (Video Games), The Last of Us (TV), Original Work  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, No Archive Warnings Apply
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   • Work in Progress

   08 May 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Original Characters
   • Cordyceps Fungus (The Last of Us)
   • The Last of Us Original Characters

   Summary

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   Set in a post-Cordyceps Nevada, two brothers, Sam and Max, navigate the ruins of Reno on a mission to recover stolen research while surviving the harsh terrain and ever-present danger of infected threats. As they reconnect with their youngest brother and reflect on a traumatic childhood shaped by violence, fire, and separation, the story reveals how they grew up in a military-like facility after being taken in by a mysterious organization that is unlike FEDRA. Between tense missions and quiet moments of brotherly banter, the narrative weaves past and present together, exploring themes of survival, trauma, and loyalty in a collapsing world.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   2,920

   Chapters:

   1/?

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