C R A C K E D

❛ see the world without your sorrow. ❜

S Y N O P S I S

     QUINN MORALES CAME ALIVE in a world completely dead. The dead had risen but with them came a purpose, a calling; to stand up and fight for the people she cared about the most. She was willing to kill if it meant keeping the only family she ever had safe. She felt more alive than she ever had been, fueled by her love for Daryl Dixon she felt like she could take on the world with the archer by her side. But, she was yet to realise what protecting people actually meant in this cold world.

     MILO MORALES HAD FOUND HIS REDEMPTION. The guilt of the things he'd done had slowly become less of a burden. Instead, it had taught him everything he needed to protect the family he was now a part of. All he used to have was his sister but now they both found a safe haven with a family that would die for each other if need be. And Milo was more than willing to give his life for any of them. Even if that meant losing the blue eyed Paul Rovia who had managed to capture his heart with a mere smile.

     BUT BOTH SIBLINGS WOULD SOON DISCOVER that nothing was what it seemed in a world ruled by the dead. Time and time again the world would force them to fight, adapt and overcome. Until their very humanity had cracked into a thousand wounded pieces...

C A S T

odette annable   :   quinn morales

/ (kwɪn) muh-rales /noun/

¹. a thirty year old woman

². the feeling of home when you're in his arms. the silent and persistent grief that bleeds like an unstitched wound. the pain that burns away your weakness and turns you into a warrior.

³. trying to heal and find peace, even though a small part of your mind will always scream that you do not deserve it.

⁴. "don't fucking touch my family."

michael trevino   :   milo morales

/ mahy-loh muh-rales /noun/

¹. a thirty eight year old man.

². the feeling of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. the sound of hearing the universe laugh when it holds your hope captive by the throat. the will to become a person worth going to war with.

³. wearing the weight of a crown placed on your head as you try to lead your loved ones onto a saver path.

⁴. "you and me, that's forever."

bobby cannavale   :   nick morales

/ nɪk muh-rales /noun/

¹. a sixty one year old father

². the weight of your sins turning your bones to lead. the open wounds on your skin made by the accusations of your loved ones. the patronizing voice that whispers in your ear at night and fuels your fears.

³. trying to become a better person while your past still clings to your clothes like a fog.

⁴. "can't you see i'm trying to be better?"

raffey cassidy    :    erin dixon

/ erɪn dɪksən /noun/

¹. a four year old daughter, twin sister

². the glowing star of happiness in your chest. the soft fall of footsteps as they make their way through the sunlit forest. the bright flame of a hopeful future chasing away the bleak grey past.

³. navigating a world that has died with a heart that is yearning to live.

⁴. "my parents taught me well."

levi miller    :    jace dixon

/ j-AI-s dɪksən /noun/

¹. a four year old son, twin brother

². the daring scream when jumping off a cliff into the water. the explosive anger packed into a clenched fist. the cheeky smile when realizing life really does get better.

³. taking on a grim world with a fearless grin.

⁴. "underestimate me, that'll be fun."

aubrey joseph    :    lucas griffin

/ luːkəs grɪfɪn /noun/

¹. an eighteen year old adoptive son

². the rebellious spirit igniting your blood. the ghosts of your past gnawing at your bones. the weight of the gun in your hand as you claim your place in the world.

³. the bridge between war and peace.

⁴. "as long as we don't die, this is gonna be one hell of a story."

the cast of the walking dead   :   their respective characters

/fam(ə)li /noun/

¹. an army of family

². the lump in your throat when you're forced on your knees. the hot tears stinging in your eyes when you shout out your battle cry. the crimson red blood sticking to your hands after fighting to protect those you care about.

³. fighting for a peaceful life and the protection of your family.

⁴. "the decision was made a long time ago, before any of us knew each other. when we were all strangers who would just pass each other on the street before the world ended. And now we mean everything to each other."

T R A I L E R

https://youtu.be/UPMHPnE0OjU

A U T H O R 'S  N O T E

     The second book is here! I am very excited to dive into the rest of the walking dead seasons. Especially season 9 since it's one of my absolute favorites!

     That being said, I did not like some episodes of season 8. Which is why I've made some changes. I know I've changed things before in Collapsed but not as drastic as the changes I've made to season 8 so I hope you guys are okay with that! I've taken a lot of inspiration from the comics because I really liked how the fight was written there. So if there are any comic fans out there, let's see if you recognise the comic elements! ANYWAY before I start rambling completely, I just want to ask that you guys forgive me if I've made some changes that you don't like :)

     I am planning to end this book with the main show, meaning after season 11. So any spin-offs or movies that might come out will probably not be featured in this book. And regardless of how the show ends, I have my very own ending in mind which I will stick to because it makes me cry when thinking about it. (Good tears, guys, don't worry).

     I'm very excited going forward with this story. There's lots to unpack so I'll stop rambling now and leave you guys alone. Welcome to Cracked. I hope you will enjoy Quinn and Milo's journey until the very end.

     xx Nelly

D E D I C A T I O N S

     I wanted to dedicate this book to all you special people. You supported the first book, your comments kept me going and you inspired me time and time with all your amazing words. I love you all endlessly, you truly are the best readers an author could ask for!

     xsparrows - lunaxhale - simonsbum - you-already-know - gxbriellaaaa - asweetcrplace - excusemewhat - and to every reader who has followed Quinn and Milo's journey for this long consider yourself tagged!

STARTED: MARCH 24TH, 2021

ENDED: TBA

EDITED: TBA

STATUS: ONGOING