Smokes and Circuits (Veils of Kaizhun #1)

In the neon-lit sprawl of Kaizhun, a city pulsing with the chaos of technology and treachery, alliances are forged and broken in the shadows. Zac, a principled leader with a fierce commitment to justice, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of corruption when he reluctantly joins forces with Kai, the enigmatic head of the vigilante group Kirxia. With a dark past shrouded in mystery and an unyielding sense of loyalty to his team, Kai challenges everything Zac thought he knew about morality in a city ruled by capitalism's malevolent grip.

As they confront the ruthless Serpent faction, a powerful syndicate that holds Kaizhun's citizens in a stranglehold, their differing views on justice and sacrifice come to a head. Alongside their teams-a group of fierce women and a band of misfits-their mission spirals into a high-stakes battle for survival, revealing hidden secrets that could shatter the foundations of their city.

As tensions rise, so too do the unspoken feelings between Zac and Kai, a complex relationship that dances on the line between camaraderie and something deeper. In the aftermath of destruction and chaos, they must navigate their own emotions while leading a rebellion against the darkness threatening to consume them.

Veils of Kaizhun explores themes of humanity, the blurred lines of good and evil, and the price of loyalty in a world where every choice can lead to liberation or despair. As the final confrontation looms, Zac and Kai must confront their pasts, their values, and the undeniable bond forming between them-all while fighting for the future of a city on the brink of collapse.