Seqk

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 bustled with quiet activity as the new day broke. Tobi stretched, his back aching from the uneven ground he had slept on.

Around him, the surface dwellers moved with practiced efficiency, their lives rooted in survival.

Tobi couldn't help but admire their adaptability though it was clear they viewed the newcomers with guarded eyes.

Hannah approached, her brow furrowed. "Alfred wants us to meet him by the southern field. Says he has something to show us."

Tobi grabbed his gear and nodded. "Let's see what we're dealing with."

Neon and Moritaka joined them as they headed toward the field. Alfred stood waiting, his expression grim. Beside him was Agatha, her aged face betraying an air of concern.

"You claim to be reclaiming the surface," Alfred said without preamble, gesturing to the forest beyond the camp.

Threads of Trust