Max

They fear me. Worship me. Call me an abomination.

I've earned my freedom a dozen times in The Pit, but I keep going back. Because violence is my church, and blood is the only thing that makes me feel alive.

Then he arrives. Pretty. Fast. New. A golden-haired boy with ocean eyes and no clue how this island works.

He doesn't belong here, and he's going to get himself killed. Just like all the other wide-eyed fools who think survival is about hope instead of brutality.

So why the fuck can't I stop watching him? Why do I keep stepping in? Why does the monster in me go quiet when he's near?

He's everything I never wanted.

And everything I'd burn this whole gods damned island for.

Kieran

My mother is dead.

I followed her last instructions to the letter: get on the boat, get to the island, survive. Her final words still echo in my head—Live, Kieran. Live.

But Ibitha doesn't want me. I have no papers, no useful skills, nothing to offer... except a pretty face. And here? That's enough to get you owned. Now I pour drinks in a brothel I never chose, counting down the days until my debt's repaid. Until I'm free.

Then he notices me. Max. A legend carved in blood and bone.

I should fear him, everyone does. He looks at me like I'm already his. Like he's made up his mind. Like I'm something he plans to keep. And the most dangerous part? A piece of me wants that. Wants him.

But you don't fall for someone like Max.

You survive him. Or you don't.

Obliterated is a full-length MM romance as part of the 1nf3ction multi-author post-dystopian zombie apocalypse series. While all the stories take place in a shared world, each book can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Expect violence, obsession, biting banter, sword fights, broken boys, morally grey messes, and two lovers who'd rather kiss in a pit full of zombies than say "I love you" out loud.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.