Walking in the Rain

In "Home Fires Burning," sixteen-year-old Luke embarks on a 1,000-mile journey through a collapsing civilization after being stranded in Chicago when the lights go out. As he confronts the darker sides of humanity and seeks to reunite with his family, he discovers resilience and the capacity for redemption through encounters that challenge his understanding of suffering. Joined by a traveling companion, Luke navigates a world filled with violence and lawlessness, ultimately evolving from a boy into a man amidst the chaos. This gripping tale explores the transformative power of adversity in a world that persists beyond the fall of civilization.