Eliza
dmckerley
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  • Reads 33
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  • Parts 13
  • Time 2h 2m
dmckerley
Ongoing, First published Jun 11, 2024
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In the winter of 1804, fourteen-year-old Eliza Huger seeks solace in the woods, where she encounters a mysterious woman whose kind eyes offer comfort amidst her family's grief. Four years later, the pressures of her family's expectations and an unwanted engagement weigh heavily on her spirit, fueling her yearning for freedom. When her beloved Babitha returns with urgent news, Eliza sees a glimmer of escape. Guided by Babitha and joined by Thomas-a young man with ties to Babitha's past-Eliza's journey from Charleston to New Orleans becomes a test of courage and self-discovery.
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Centuries after the Fall, the United States has been wiped away. The crumbling remains of the great American empire are home now only to savage, lawless tribes and packs of ravening Damned-the twisted children of the apocalypse. Most of those few who survived humanity's destruction spend their short lives in a violent struggle for survival. But some light still flickers in the darkness: the Blessed of Bountiful live in seclusion, relying on walls both physical and spiritual to protect them from the Desolation that their world has become. Among them are the Saints, those few men and women born with superhuman abilities that the Blessed see as gifts from God. The violent apostate tribes of the Northeast Kingdom have always been a danger, but up until recently its small size and the vigilance of its people have made Bountiful an unappealing target. As attacks on the community grow harsher and more frequent, however, even the steadfast Blessed are forced to start preparing for the worst. With her home's very existence threatened, seventeen year old Ever Oaks, a Saint with the power to heal, is forced to make a difficult choice, one that may come to define her people's future... Exile was a semi-finalist in Mark Lawrence's Great Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (#SPFBO). Fantasy Faction said it was "extremely cool," and Bookish Lifestyle called it "more than just a story, a journey and an experience." When I'm asked about it, I often describe it as "X-Men meets The Walking Dead." In addition to reading it here for free, you can buy Exile in e-book or paperback on Amazon.com.

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