Novalee is the first installment in the Beyond the Bunkers Series.
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In a world ravaged by a highly contagious and deadly disease, humanity's last hope lies in sealed underground bunkers. The remaining uninfected population has retreated into these subterranean sanctuaries to avoid exposure and halt the pandemic's spread. "Beyond the Bunkers Chronicles" weaves a tapestry of interconnected stories, each told from the perspective of a different character navigating this dystopian landscape.
Some stories follow those who dare to emerge from the bunkers, facing the desolate and dangerous wasteland above in search of supplies, answers, or a way to rebuild civilization. These characters grapple with the harsh realities of a changed world, encountering mutated wildlife, derelict cities, and other desperate survivors. Their courage and determination reveal the resilience of the human spirit amidst chaos and ruin.
Other narratives delve into the lives of bunker inhabitants, descendants of the initial survivors, who have known only the confines of their underground existence. As these characters confront the challenges of living in a sealed environment, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and the fragility of their society becomes apparent. They must wrestle with the legacy of their forebears, the pressures of their present circumstances, and the uncertainty of a future that might demand a return to the surface.
Through the eyes of diverse characters-brave explorers, resourceful scavengers, wise elders, and curious youth-"Beyond the Bunkers Chronicles" paints a vivid portrait of a post-pandemic world. Each story is a testament to human adaptability, the quest for survival, and the enduring hope that, even in the darkest times, humanity can find a way to thrive.
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In which an introverted healer learns to deal with the greatest horrors of his life - socializing, dungeons, and psychopathic NPCs.
Season 1 of Eliona's War
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Seth Veregin doesn't know the first thing about video games. But when he's gifted a beta copy of Eliona's War - a Virtual Reality online game that's the very first of its kind - he reluctantly gives it a try.
Thus, Severance the healer is born. All he wants is to quietly explore on his own without having to deal with other people.
Unfortunately for him, there's a few problems with that plan. Not only did he choose a class that's in high demand, but some players just won't take no for an answer. And the game NPCs? They definitely have a mind and an agenda of their own.