### **Plot Summary** The picturesque Isle of Wight, known for its serene landscapes and charming coastal towns, has become the epicenter of an inexplicable and terrifying phenomenon. A mysterious virus, possibly carried in by a shipwrecked cargo vessel or unleashed by a rogue scientific experiment, begins spreading across the island. The first to be affected are the tourists enjoying the summer festivities, and within days, the peaceful island transforms into a nightmarish landscape overrun by the undead. ### **Main Characters:** 1. **Emma Reynolds** - A local tour guide and survivalist who knows the island's terrain better than anyone. She becomes the reluctant leader of a small group of survivors.   2. **Dr. Simon Carter** - A virologist from the mainland who was vacationing on the island with his family. After losing his wife and daughter to the virus, he dedicates himself to finding a cure. 3. **Jake Morgan** - A young fisherman and expert sailor who uses his boat to shuttle survivors between safe zones along the coast, while battling his own guilt over not being able to save his younger brother. 4. **Alice Holloway** - A teenager from the mainland who was on a camping trip with her friends. She’s tough, resourceful, and forms a close bond with Emma as they fight for survival. 5. **Sergeant David Harris** - An ex-military officer who was visiting family on the island. He takes charge of defending the survivors, using his tactical expertise to fortify safe zones.