All is not well in the small town of Ashley Oaks, Texas, as the human inhabitants struggle to survive behind the walls of their makeshift fort. A zombie herd is on the outskirts of the town, and the survivors huddle behind the cement walls encompassing their encampment, in hopes that the undead will pass them by.

While Katie is on sentry duty, a child cries out in the night, spurring Jenni into action. Soon, both women find themselves fighting against the ravenous undead in a seemingly futile attempt to save other survivors.

Deadly Night is an original As the World Dies story that takes place between The First Days and Fighting to Survive.