What if the fire in you wasn't destruction — but memory?
When the Pulse annihilated the world, Nara was left with something that no one could understand: a soft blue glow beneath her skin… and the weight of remembering what others had forgotten. Her brother Kai has one purpose — protect her, even when the world thinks she's a danger.
They make their way through a ravaged landscape haunted by the past, hounded by silence, and obscured by questions no one dares to ask: What if the infected still remember? What if forgetting was never the cure?
When they become part of the mysterious Caravan of Thought, Nara and Kai discover that memory is a matter of revolution, not just survival. But remembering comes at a cost, and to move forward, they will need to decide what to hold onto, what to burn, and what to rebuild.
The Fire We Kept is a moving, hopeful story about memory, identity, and the unbreakable bond between two siblings who choose love in a world that had forgotten how.
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Hrithik Manikandan
Hrithik Manikandan is a 15-year-old author with a passion for weaving stories that reflect the resilience of the human spirit. Raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and deeply influenced by his Indian roots, Hrithik’s multicultural upbringing has shaped his storytelling with themes of connection, inclusion, and endurance.
At the age of 12, during the aftermath of the global pandemic, Hrithik began penning The Fire We Kept. Inspired by the collective challenges of those uncertain times, he sought to explore the enduring power of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds that carry us forward — even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Hrithik’s interests extend beyond writing to the fields of technology, business, and social innovation. He is driven by a desire to solve real-world problems and create equitable solutions that empower communities. His stories reflect the same values that drive his academic pursuits: resilience, empathy, and impact.
In his free time, Hrithik enjoys exploring new ideas, volunteering, and embracing creative challenges that bridge his love for storytelling and problem-solving. His debut novel invites readers on a journey that not only entertains — but inspires reflection on what truly endures.
