Vivid (BoyxBoy) {Pipe Dream: Book I}

In a world ravaged by the Disaster, humanity clings to survival. Kagen, a 'Cursed' young man, navigates a frozen wasteland alongside his siblings, seeking refuge and purpose. But when strange forces emerge and his brother's dangerous ideals surface, Kagen must confront the harsh realities of their world and the terrifying truths hidden within himself. Can he protect his family from both the outside threats and the internal turmoil that threatens to tear them apart?
The biting wind cut through my worn coat, chilling me to the bone. "Cody!" I yelled again, my voice thin against the vast, silent expanse of the snow-dusted forest. My brother, always the one to drag us into the most ridiculous situations, was somewhere ahead, presumably chasing some phantom lead. I trudged deeper into the sludge of dirt and sleet, my hands shoved deep into my armpits, shivering. The clouds overhead hung low and heavy, threatening to dump another layer of snow on us, burying us alive. All I wanted was to be home, safe and warm, but with Cody, that was a pipe dream.
