Prologue

What was supposed to be the night Desmond redeemed himself from the tragedy of last years banquet turns into a fight for survival during the end of days. Desmond and his companions Mira, Afia, and Rune must adjust to the new world they live in while keeping themselves alive. As Desmond and his companions struggle to keep themselves and the children they're protecting alive, tensions rise, and they face challenges from both external threats and internal conflicts. This is a tale of desperation, redemption, and the lengths people will go to when pushed to their limits in a world on the brink of collapse. Will they survive? Or will they crumble under the pressure? Only time will tell.