In the year 2029, a desolate landscape unfolds before our eyes. Nature has reclaimed its dominion, with weeds stretching defiantly, crickets orchestrating an endless symphony, and eerie moans resonating through the air.
Amidst this haunting scene, grotesque creatures lurk in the shadows, their primal instincts sharpened to a terrifying degree. They snarl and drool, driven by an insatiable hunger as they gather beneath the gallows where young children hang, their innocent lives sacrificed for a gruesome feast.
The air is thick with tension as the echoes of gunfire reverberate in the distance, testament to the relentless struggle for dwindling resources. Survival becomes a blood-stained battle, fought with desperation and unyielding determination.
In the midst of this chaos, Sophia Castañeda emerges as a solitary figure, celebrating her long-awaited twenty-second birthday within the confines of a derelict Macy's Mall nestled in California. Surrounded by a group of flesh-eating monstrosities, she finds an unusual solace in her isolation, knowing that sometimes solitude offers a twisted sanctuary from the horrors that lurk outside.
Yet, the ominous shadow of the Makarov company looms over Sophia's existence. Unbeknownst to her, they relentlessly pursue her, driven by their insidious agenda. Unleashing her fierce and lethal blade, Sophia becomes both prey and predator in a treacherous game where her survival and secrets intertwine in a dance of death.
Kane has a 'sixth-sense' - he can tell whether someone is being honest or not. So why is he about to put his trust someone that he knows is lying?
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Kane Emery operates a long haul transport ship and has an uncanny knack for being able to tell whether somebody is lying to him.
When a young lady shows up on the planet Calenta asking for transport, Kane can sense that she isn't being completely honest.
So why does he feel as though he should still help her anyway?
As Kane becomes increasingly aware of the emotions of those around him, his dreams start getting more intense, and he unwittingly gets pulled into a chain of events that affects him in ways that he couldn't possibly have imagined.
Wattys 2021 Winner
Readers may like to know that there is some sporadic violence in this story, but I have endeavoured to ensure that any descriptions of brutality are not described in graphic detail.
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