Those Beyond the Wall

In a gritty sci-fi setting, Scales, a skilled mechanic and fighter, navigates the tense dynamics of her desert community, Ashtown, where an iron-fisted Emperor rules amid threats from the neighboring Wiley City. When a string of mysterious deaths disrupts the fragile peace, Scales is thrust into a dangerous investigation alongside a by-the-books partner and a brilliant scientist. As they unravel secrets that span both worlds, Scales is forced to confront her own hidden past and the potentially catastrophic truths that could change everything. This gripping tale blends high-stakes action with profound personal revelations in the face of impending doom.