Rains is a science fiction tale of survival, secrecy, and resistance that follows Baylar and her family as they seek refuge in a mountain—the only sanctuary from the endless rain that began once the machines took over. When they encounter the Burning Hand resistance, a machine attack forces them to flee, and Baylar’s carefully guarded secret is revealed: the rain does not harm her. With her family torn apart and her people in peril, she may be the key to salvation—if she can survive long enough to discover how.

In the aftermath of the Salem witch trials, a group of accused witches, fearing for their lives, managed to escape the clutches of the witch hunters.

  These individuals, driven by desperation and a desire for survival, scattered across the American colonies, determined to lay low and avoid detection. Over time, they formed a secret network of covens, each comprising a small group of survivors who shared their experiences and knowledge.

Atish is your usual teenage boy, going to school, laughing with friends, counting down the days for Christmas.

It's only when he receives this unexpected gift, though, that the countdown really starts. Perhaps along with Christmas comes another surprise.