Echoes of Ash and Steel
In the aftermath of World War III, the world has become an icy wasteland, blanketed under a thick, unforgiving nuclear winter. Toxic clouds blot out the sun, turning once-vibrant cities into desolate, twisted shadows of their former glory. In this brutal world, the remnants of humanity cling to survival, scattered across ruined landscapes where mutated beasts roam and resources are scarcer than hope itself. Some survivors have organized into small, fiercely guarded communities, hidden away from both monsters and marauding scavengers who have devolved into merciless hunters, willing to kill or betray for a mere mouthful of food.
Among them is Alexander, a man molded by war, haunted by it, and perhaps slowly unraveling under its weight. He’s a soldier to the bone, a veteran of countless battles, and a strategist with an unyielding resolve that often skirts the edge of ruthlessness.
Night after night, his dreams are filled with images of fire and blood, faces of comrades lost, and choices he wishes he could unmake. In this new world, his purpose seems clear: protect the outpost, ensure the survival of those within its walls, and keep the beasts—both human and monstrous—at bay. Yet, in the rare moments of quiet, doubts begin to creep in. He questions what survival truly means when every day is a fight against despair, when trust is a dangerous luxury, and when every choice he makes is a balance between duty and his own humanity.
