Dark Tides: The Gulf of Freedom is set in 2034, two years after the Civil War of 2032 fractured the United States. The world has been reshaped, and the once-vibrant island of Cuba is now known as Fortis Isle, a last refuge for those who survived the war. The island, now a beacon of survival amidst the devastation, stands as a fragile stronghold of freedom in an otherwise shattered world. The people of Fortis Isle rely on the infrequent supply drops from Xyrexia Industries, a powerful, metallic, futuristic conglomerate led by the enigmatic Elias Markov. These drops, once vital lifelines for the islanders, have grown scarce over the years. Food, medicine, and resources are dwindling, and the island’s future hangs by a thread. John Voss, a grizzled 60-year-old former border security officer, bears the physical and emotional scars of his past. Although his body has been ravaged by time and the horrors of war, his will to protect his community is as strong as ever. By his side is Clara, a woman from the Pacific Northwest whose journey to the island was driven by hope—hope that has been tested and shattered by the brutal realities of the world they now inhabit. When an unprecedented drop ship from Xyrexia Industries arrives, its size and design unlike anything the islanders have seen before, John and Clara’s world is turned upside down. From the craft descend dark, armored figures with glowing red eyes—an unknown threat that seems to have its sights set on something—or someone—on the island. As tensions rise and the mystery deepens, John and Clara must navigate the dangers of a rapidly crumbling world and confront the haunting secrets behind Xyrexia Industries's dwindling aid. In a desperate bid to protect what little is left of their island's fragile freedom, they must unravel the truth about the true intentions of Xyrexia Industries and the forces now converging on Fortis Isle. The fight for survival has evolved into something far greater—an existential battle to reclaim their liberty and uncover the forces threatening to destroy everything they’ve fought for. Dark Tides: The Gulf of Freedom is a gripping tale of survival, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of liberty in a world where hope is the only thing worth fighting for.