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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 convoy descended into the underground, the weight of their mission pressing heavily on everyone. Tobi sat near the back of the transport, silent as the dark tunnels consumed them.

The containment unit holding the shard sat in the center, surrounded by armed guards. Its faint hum filled the silence, a constant reminder of its presence.

Matilda stood near the front, her gaze fixed on the path ahead. The tension in her shoulders was palpable, her hand resting on her holster. Hannah sat to her right, her lips pressed into a thin line. No one spoke, but the air was thick with unasked questions.

Friend appeared beside Tobi, leaning casually against the wall. His expression was unusually pensive, his words betrayed their typical irreverence.

'Home sweet home,' he muttered. 'Nothing like a dark, soul-crushing tunnel to really boost morale.'

The Fractured Chain