Wings of the phoenix

"Wings of the Phoenix" by John Bernard Daley is a science fiction story that unfolds in a shattered world where humanity struggles to rise again. Self-centered Markel III is on a mission to reconstruct society, seeking lost knowledge and a partner, "Earth Mother," to build a new future. Their path is fraught with peril, mainly in the form of Rocky, a seemingly unstoppable force who threatens to destroy their dreams. As Markel faces the trials of rebuilding and his feelings for Earth Mother, the story escalates to a showdown, revealing intense truths about strength, weakness, and the core of human bonds in the face of total collapse.