Shadows of a Broken Future

In a world shattered by Eggman's destruction, Shadow the Hedgehog, the Ultimate Lifeform, walks alone through the wreckage of a once-thriving world. The last remnants of his team and friends, Omega, a lone robotic companion, can no longer withstand the harsh aftermath. But just when it seems all hope is lost, Shadow is unexpectedly transported back in time-one year before the fall-into a world brimming with life, friendship, and familiar faces.

With everything to lose and the haunting fear of isolation looming, Shadow is determined to change the inevitable future. This second chance isn't just about saving the world-it's about mending broken bonds and confronting the deepest fears he's ever known. As he grows closer to his friends, particularly Sonic, their rivalry begins to shift into something deeper, more dangerous, and more meaningful than either could have imagined. Can Shadow truly change his fate, or will the weight of the past and the fear of loneliness tear everything apart?

In a world on the brink of destruction, Shadow's most important battle may just be the one inside his own heart.

‧₊✮Cover picture credit: @Hyeon_sonic