The thing with feathers in the Wasteland

by Orkhan Mammadzada

Gabriel lives in isolation and peril, with food scarce and survival depending on a desperate quest in remnants of a city. His journey takes a fateful turn when he encounters Hope - a young girl. A bond forms between them, akin to that of father and daughter as they seek solace in their fleeting moments of joy. But questions linger about Hope's true Is she a beacon of salvation or a harbinger of doom?

This short story culminates in a harrowing choice that tests the limits of love, sacrifice, and the instinct to protect.

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2024