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I Built a Fortress for the Apocalypse, But They Wanted Me Dead

After being cast out of the fortress she built, a psychic guardian awakens as its vengeful Queen of the Hive.

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THE STORY

About I Built a Fortress for the Apocalypse, But They Wanted Me Dead

In the wasteland fortress known as “The Summit,” Sloane Mercer has been the frontline guardian for three years. Using her psychic powers to build powerful walls, she protects the fortress from countless threats. But to company boss Miller and ruthless bully Sterling, Sloane is nothing more than a disposable worker. They throw her out without a second thought, even after she watches her loyal apprentice, Rico, die. They think they have gotten rid of a lowly mechanic. They have no idea that Sloane is actually the core system of the entire fortress. When Sloane activates her revenge mode, her golden-red eyes awaken. She is no longer the fortress’s protector. She becomes the Queen of the Hive, commanding countless predators across the wasteland. The walls she built were meant to keep the zombies out—but now they will also keep her enemies trapped inside. If this world has no place for humanity, then Sloane will become its ultimate judge.

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Why watch I Built a Fortress for the Apocalypse, But They Wanted Me Dead?

  • A psychic guardian protects a fortress from wasteland threats.
  • The protagonist’s powers transform her role after betrayal.
  • Revenge unfolds amid zombies, predators, and a fortified setting.

Who is this story for?

  • Viewers who enjoy post-apocalyptic survival fantasy.
  • A fit for stories with powerful female leads and revenge.

What to expect

  • Wasteland fortress
  • Psychic powers
  • Zombie threats
  • Revenge

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What should I explore next?

Try Revenge of the Mech God, which shares the fantasy and thriller and action and revenge and strong-female-lead themes. You can also browse the full fantasy collection.

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