The Earth is nothing but a poisonous shadow of its former self. From its war-beaten ashes, new societies and empires are reborn. Far removed from the gleaming skylines of Levem Teraam, the wanderers and religious tribes of Malkuth occupy the harsh deserts, foraging for whatever scraps of technology they can find to survive. Death comes to them from all sides-yet something darker and much more sinister seems to be lurking beneath the sands, shrouded behind centuries of mystery: the being they call the Shadow Man. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hope you enjoy! This story, in one form or another, has been bouncing around in my brain for well over a decade. I've only just now begun to put it into words. I've fallen in love with these characters over the years, and I hope that everyone can enjoy this world as much as I have.

Hazel Dixon has lived in an orphanage for 8 years after her parents left her and her sibling. She was the only sibling that hadn't been adopted, the only thing keeping her going is a promise she made to a boy named Kian a few years ago she was in year 7 when a bunch of high school kids came to her school and Kian and her became friends and promised each other that they would never forget each other. One day the famous o2l boys adopt her but will Kian remember or has he forgotten his promise?!