The Cloud Walker

In a world reeling from the self-inflicted destruction wrought by the First and Second Civilizations' advanced technology, humanity finds itself plunged into a new, regressive Dark Age. Britain, in particular, is gripped by a powerful Luddite Church that preaches the inherent evil of all machines, dictating a life devoid of technological advancement. Amidst this oppressive societal structure, Kieron, a young artist's apprentice, harbors a dangerous and forbidden dream. Unlike his peers, he is captivated by the ancient, almost mythical concept of flight. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a yearning for liberation, Kieron secretly dedicates himself to constructing a flying machine, an invention that directly defies the Church's strict doctrine and the deeply ingrained fear of technology. His quest is not merely a personal ambition but a subversive act that challenges the very foundations of his society, risking everything to break free from the gravitational pull of ignorance and soar into a future that his world has tried to forget.