The Threads Unbound

In years long past, humanity ruled the world with the power to work the threads of creation. But they almost destroyed the world. To protect humanity and save the world, humanity's power was bound in Derek's Spire and the last of humanity exiled on seven cities lifted from the world below.That was centuries ago, and many wait for the time the power will be unbound, and humanity freed. For seventeen-year-old Nathan, a young man who lives on the streets of Derek's Hope, the threads are a key to continued survival. He can see them, and sometimes, he can work them to steal food or clothing. Only using them when he is desperate, he knows nothing of the stories or prophecies of the power's return. But after a failed attempt to steal leftover bread, his ability is noticed. For many, it signals the end of the exile of humanity. The church, another ancient society, and even the cities' leaders, want control of his ability. They want to unlock the power in Derek's Spire. But each group wants that power for a different reason. If he is going to survive, he must act quickly, rather than wait for the groups to force his actions. The power to manipulate the threads is dangerous and releasing it may kill him. Either way, Nathan's life will never be the same.