A fragile sense of normalcy has begun to take hold, but the world beyond Gabriel’s new community remains dangerous. As unsettling news reaches them, difficult choices threaten the security they have worked to establish.
Chapter 13 ~ The Crossing Divide
Gabriel and his companions discover a community struggling to rebuild amid the ruins of civilization. As they lend their knowledge and abilities to its recovery, they confront questions about responsibility, leadership, and belonging.
Chapter 12 ~ Lines of Command
As Dominion prepares to expand once more, Rhea finds herself balancing duty, loyalty, and growing uncertainty. With troubling reports continuing to surface, the boundaries between following orders and exercising judgment begin to blur.
Act 2 ~ The Hollow Road
What did you think when you realized the old world wasn’t coming back?
Chapter 11 ~ Signs of Life
As Gabriel’s group ventures farther into the recovering countryside, signs of survival begin appearing in unexpected places. But in a world where trust has become dangerous, even a friendly encounter requires caution.
Chapter 10 ~ After the Frost
After a long winter spent hidden from the world, Gabriel and his companions prepare to move on. Their temporary refuge has become something more than shelter, making the decision to leave unexpectedly difficult.
Chapter 9 ~ Whispers in the Ranks
Winter forces Dominion to consolidate its growing territory, but troubling rumors refuse to disappear. As General Rhea Kaelis navigates competing personalities and responsibilities, questions emerge that discipline and loyalty alone cannot resolve.
Chapter 8 ~ Closing the Circle
As Gabriel’s small group struggles to survive, their unusual abilities continue to develop in unexpected ways. Amid the uncertainty of a shattered world, they begin discovering what it means to depend on one another.
Chapter 7 ~ Rumors and Stories
As Dominion strengthens its hold on the surviving world, General Rhea Kaelis works to bring order to the chaos. But unsettling rumors begin circulating, raising questions that even her disciplined approach cannot easily dismiss.
Chapter 6 ~ The Twins’ Trial
Gabriel has survived countless dangers across his long life, but nothing has prepared him for the fear of losing his daughters. When an unexpected crisis strikes, even his extraordinary knowledge may not be enough.