Warm Up

In a world where the line between life and death blurs, David's return from the dead after an avalanche leaves him grappling with strange new realities. For almost a year, he has been hauntingly aware of the time that has passed since his death, living in a shadowy existence that neither truly embraces life nor fully concedes to death. His experiences are laced with the remnants of his former self, but a distinct separation now exists, complicating his sense of identity.

As David navigates this altered existence, he encounters others like him, individuals who have also returned from the afterlife under mysterious circumstances. These connections provide both solace and confusion, as the group struggles with their new realities and a world that seems better off without them. Each interaction deepens David's understanding of what it means to truly live, while simultaneously confronting him with the grim repercussions of dying.

With every page, the reader is drawn deeper into themes of loss, redemption, and the pursuit of meaning in a world turned upside down. Schwab expertly weaves a tale that reflects on the complexity of death, life, and what lies in between, inviting readers to ponder their own journeys through the warmth of human experience against the backdrop of a chilling, supernatural challenge.