Survival
Characters struggling to survive
5 items found (2 series, 3 stories)

Man’s Best Enemy
by Janice Hardy
The world changed when the protected became the prey. Shawna always wanted to be a Hunter, scouring the ruins of Atlanta for the supplies to keep her block—and her people—alive for another year. But a stupid, “one Hunter per family” rule keeps her sidelined while her brother lives *her* dream. When a Hunter falls and no one else is brave enough to take his place, she gets a chance to prove herself. She quickly realizes facing the mutant dogs that have claimed the city isn’t a game. And maybe being the Doc’s apprentice isn’t so bad after all.

The Rise of Eden: A Dystopian Romantasy
by Christina Farley
*What was buried is awakening…* Do not question the Paladins.\ Do not cross into the Wilds.\ Do not seek the Magic. Tara has spent her life following those rules. On an island where obedience is survival, she’s learned to swallow her doubts, hide her powers, and pretend Eden is the paradise everyone claims it to be. But a secret always has a pulse. And Eden’s secrets are starting to beat louder. When Tara is chosen to train as one of the isle’s revered Paladins, she believes she can make a difference. But the moment she steps inside the Paladin stronghold, her whole world turns upside-down. Tor, the man she confessed her love to, is haunted by secrets he refuses to share. Rune, another trainee, starts to awaken feelings in her that are both thrilling and terrifying. And there are whispers of rebellion and forbidden passageways that lead to dangerous secrets. So when Tara discovers something she wasn’t meant to find, it shatters the foundation of everything she believes. Now she’s trapped between loyalty and truth, two men with different agendas, and an island she swore to protect. Darkness is rising. Magic is awakening. But her people are dying. Tara must become the Paladin she was destined to be or lose everything she loves.

Where the Day Takes You
by John Singh
Emerald lives by routine. Aging and alone, she anchors herself in ordinary rituals, and takes comfort in revisiting the moments that shaped her life: love, ambition, grief, and a quiet sense of purpose. For Emerald, memory becomes both refuge and escape, but past and present begin to blur as the nature of Emerald’s true predicament comes clear. Tender, cerebral and deeply human, *Where the Day Takes You* explores what it means to keep going when time itself has become unreliable … and whether choosing where to be is the same as choosing how to live.
The Last Broadcast
by Michael Storm
In 2045, the world is divided into isolated city-states, each controlled by a different corporation. Radio host Marcus Chen broadcasts the truth from his hidden station, the last free voice in a world of propaganda. But when he uncovers evidence of a conspiracy that could change everything, he must choose between safety and the truth - even if it means his own death.
The House on Blackwood Lane
by Alex Rivers
When the Miller family moves into their dream home on Blackwood Lane, they think they've finally found peace. But the house has a dark history, and something is watching them from the shadows. As strange occurrences escalate into terrifying encounters, they realize the house doesn't want them to leave - ever.