Walking away isn't failure. It's the first step to freedom.

Twelve-year-old Jack escapes the streets and a life of exploitation, trusting no one until he meets Rio—a hacker with a past and a heart big enough to match Jack's pain.

At twenty, Jack walks away from everything he thought he wanted, reeling from betrayal and grasping for identity.

And at twenty-eight, he faces the ultimate decision: compromise his soul, or fight back on his own terms.

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This collection tells the complete origin story of Jack Horwood—a journey of courage, resilience, and transformation from street kid to fierce protector. Set before the events of Job Hunt, these three stories (The Power of Zero, Two Divided by Zero, and Zero Rising) reveal how Jack turned trauma into strength—and why underestimating him is always a mistake.