Wellspring of Shadows

In the year 2139, the Surge—a cataclysmic wave of energy—devastates the world, collapsing civilization and erasing technology. In the aftermath, young Kara navigates a desolate landscape, grappling with the loss of her family. When she discovers a hidden wellspring of ancient energy, she unlocks latent powers that could change her fate.

Attempt at a short story.