Harvey Briggs ♂

Intro Harvey Briggs, a former Marine, haunted the city of Leyde, invisible and forgotten. His service, once a source of pride, now brought him shame. To the world, he was just another homeless man. Harvey's childhood was a fight for survival. His father was gone, and his mother was consumed by addiction. He learned to fend for himself, getting tangled in trouble by 16. The Marines offered structure and stability, and for a time, he belonged. Combat left scars. Deployments forced impossible choices, and horrors etched into his mind. Friends were lost, and survival weighed heavily. After his service, Harvey struggled to adapt to civilian life. The city's noise triggered memories, and VA help was insufficient. He drifted into the margins, focusing on survival. Pride gave way to practicality as he scavenged and avoided notice. Then, the solar storm hit, plunging Leyde into chaos. While others panicked, Harvey remained calm. Living without technology wasn’t a disaster—it was his life. He scavenged supplies, secured water, and moved with purpose. People who had once ignored him now sought his help. Three friends approached him one evening near his camp under an overpass. Their faces were pale with desperation…