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Like a mushroom growing underground, love can flourish even in the darkest of places. So begins 'Nexus', a thrilling tale that unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by mysterious, cruel, and apathetic forces that threaten to snuff out all hope. But even in such a world, love can still be found, as Asa and Darius - a pair of lovers living on the fringes of society - know all too well. However, Darius is also a nexus, bound by a mystical pact with a dark deity that has granted him otherworldly powers. And it's these powers that catch the attention of Latebra, the immensely powerful demigod who rules over this dying world, and who seeks to possess them at any cost.
Despite its thrilling adventure and gripping action, 'Nexus' is a story about love and the escape from loneliness. The darkness of the monsters and demons that haunt this world is but a reflection of the sickness that lies within the hearts of those who are empty and alone. In 'Nexus', every character - even the villains - is driven by love: the search for it, the struggle to keep it, or the pain of having lost it. And while some have nothing but their love to cling to, others possess everything, yet are still consumed by their own narcissism.
But while love may not always triumph over the darkness, it is a force that can rise up from the ashes of destruction, blooming again and again in the midst of the deepest shadows. Love is the power that can 'make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert' (Isaiah 43:19), triumphing through sheer survival. And it is the heroes who are able to grow stronger through love, while the villains are ultimately undone by their own lack of it.
In 'Nexus', readers will find a thrilling and unforgettable adventure, one that reminds us of the enduring power of love, even in the most dire of circumstances.