Khalani Kanes has never experienced the sun’s rays, having spent her entire life in the shadows of the underground city of Apollo. Life in this treacherous world is defined by the absence of faith and dreams, where the surface and its beauty seem like mere fantasies. Despite her longings for Genesis, the infamous Domed City aboveground, Khalani's hopes are grounded when she receives a life sentence in Braderhelm Prison for a theft she did not commit.
Braderhelm Prison is a harrowing place where chaos reigns supreme. Surrounded by murderers and miscreants, Khalani learns that there is no safety, not even from the cold, heartless guards who thrive on punishment. Each day becomes a desperate struggle for survival, pushing her to navigate the ruthless social hierarchy of the prison, where each interaction can bring her closer to her doom.
Into this treacherous environment enters Takeshi Steele, the enigmatic Captain overseeing her cell block. Khalani initially fears him but soon realizes that the true dangers lie not just in befriending the brutal criminals, but in uncovering the sinister secrets hidden within the prison’s walls. As her enemies close in, Khalani's blood may coat the walls before her aspirations for freedom can be realized.
This pulse-pounding narrative explores themes of resilience, betrayal, and the darkness that lurks in confinement. Khalani's journey raises the question: can she outsmart her captors and escape to the world above, or will the prison’s malevolence consume her? In the end, it is not just survival; it’s a test of spirit in a place where only the wicked remain.
