Into Darkness

*This story is a work in progress. I will be publishing chapters with hope of getting feedback so that I may edit and make changes over time. When I mark as completed I will make a post explaining changes and encourage everyone to tell me how they feel. Thank you for reading!*

Long ago, civilization collapsed. Ravaged by a deadly disease, most of humanity crumbled with only those who knew how to survive being able to handle the new and unforgiving world. Hundreds of years passed, and those who remain, now descendants of those who were able to adapt, form small communities and towns, getting by through trade and constant work to sustain themselves. During the days, the people tend to crops, prepare necessities such as blankets, clothing, and wood for fires and building. During the nights, everyone stays shut inside their homes in fear of the creatures that roam in the dark.

Raymond Kober lives with his daughter in a small cabin in the woods, not far from a nearby town that they often trade with. He spends his days keeping their homes supplied and prepared for the brutal winters while also training her for the inevitable time she will have to survive on her own.