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Gabriel and his sister Joanna are promising young adults, thriving as best they can in a busy city. After losing their mother, they have adapted to being on their own and not relying on their father. He had been a hustler and a drifter, usually creating more problems than good. In spite of this, Gabe and Joanna were resilient. They have handled their affairs well, despite any drama their father unintentionally brought their way. However, this time, something more serious has occurred. It has caused them to make a choice they had never considered before: running. It seemed like a good idea at first. Yet, in their efforts to find safety, they found something much more sinister than what they left behind. Surviving through the consequences of their choice is their only goal.

The SAC House

Living in a technologically advanced world, Lincoln and Alannah's lives as a couple were once great. While they were once in love, they seemed to be living on a cloud and enjoying all their union offered. Nothing could separate them or keep them from growing closer to each other. But with any relationship there comes its challenges. Lincoln and Alannah were able to work through most of these challenges, but an event strained their relationship and caused them to grow apart. All the while, many people living in their city are trying something new: intimate relationships with artificial intelligence. Unsure of how to improve their relationship, Lincoln and Alannah consider this option. Soon, both discover that their choice would forever change their world.

Some time ago, a major event abruptly changed everyone’s lives in a metropolis called Pineville. A large, strange object fell from the sky, cracking the land within Pineville. Over time, it physically divided and changed it. The event, which further created a mixture of confusion, fear, and intrigue; gradually brought about changes within everyone’s genetics. Even though it caused some people to become better citizens, others became worse. They became horrible versions of themselves; monstrous.

Many of the good banded together, doing their best to rebuild from their losses. The Guardian, among the first of those people, put forth efforts that led to the creation of Hock City. Later, Uhmandra was created. But there were some others who used the event to gradually gain power. Secretly they used the event to position themselves to control others. Now more divided than ever, Pineville has been separated into regions due to the event. While some are friendly, others are not so much.

Through his journeys, Langston came across some of these types of people. He has made new friends and allies, shaking up their once quiet lives. But everything he and friends think they know about the event . . . will change once they meet Hakra.

Disorder and confusion has taken over Hock City after Langston - the strange, human visitor - arrived. Humans have been gone for some time; the others who remain have been hidden. Only a few know he is human, however, while The Guardian of Hock City wants to keep it that way. This surprising and shocking visit caused an unexpected headache, triggering The Guardian to abruptly evacuate and lock down the city in order to find the human intruder. His impatience with the chase has grown, creating a frenzy for those around him.

Because of these events, the activity inside the walls is no longer normal, as if one could actually use the word normal to describe what happens here.

Langston’s only goals are to survive and find his way back home. Although, he needs more time and help in order to reach these goals.

His mission has affected several others, fueling and reigniting some desires of the new people he has met. He had no idea that his journey would incorporate other lives, especially in this magnitude.

Langston gets closer to discovering the true whereabouts of his home, Uhmandra, with assistance from Jesse, Kinth, Miles and some others. More importantly, he discovers who he is.

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Expect "Uhmandra" in December 2019!

Hock City

I am giving away a few print copies of Hock City.

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Hello everyone! I ran a giveaway at Amazon for my new book. I have some unused codes for anyone looking to get a free Kindle copy! First come, first serve! Thanks!

"Hock City," by C. Schmidt:

My first book, Hock City, is now available at Amazon. I will be doing several giveaways over the course of the year.

Here is the link to the first one! Check it out if you're interested.