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Check out my new novel: The Cold Heir
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In a post-apocalyptic future where Earth’s surface is uninhabitable, humanity has taken refuge underground. A society driven by survival and exploitation of mysterious energy stones faces challenges as a new generation of survivors, gifted with unique abilities, emerges. 

Tobi, a teenager living in the slums, struggles with loneliness and despair, his only solace being Friend, a talking black fox visible only to him. 

Tobi's life takes a drastic turn when he unwittingly aids a merchant in a dangerous smuggling operation, leading to a fateful encounter with raiders and the awakening of his latent Gift.

Soulless Lord: Empty life

The camp buzzed with the urgency of preparation. Word of Alpha-2's victory had spread quickly, raising morale among the Vanguard soldiers.

However, the leaders understood that this triumph was only a small dent in the Sentinel's growing power.

Tobi stood near the command tent, watching as supplies were loaded and maps studied. The mark on his chest glowed faintly, a quiet reminder of his connection to the enemy.

The Sentinel was silent for now, but Tobi knew it was only a matter of time before it retaliated.

Matilda approached him, her expression hard but tinged with concern. "We're calling a meeting with other squads members. I need you, your squad, and everyone with significant field experience to attend. This fight is escalating faster than we anticipated."

Tobi nodded, his jaw tight. "What's the situation?"

The Growing Threat