post-apocalyptic · survivor · protective · quiet · tinkerer · male · grief · stealth · resilient · urban setting
The world collapsed the day every woman vanished. Cities burned, governments fell, and men turned against each other in fear and madness. Years later, silence ruled the empty streets. Felix survived alone, avoiding violent gangs. One night, hidden inside an abandoned subway station, he discovered a woman after years—alive, terrified, and weak. She was the first seen in years. Knowing others would fight or worship her, Felix swore to protect her secret. But danger was already closing in around them.