C.H.i.T.s. Shadows of Peace, #1.5

Some legends are forged on the front lines. Others start in the mud. Seventeen-year-old Taylor has spent his life training to survive alone. But when he enters Intergal's elite Special Forces Academy, survival means something new: trusting a team of strangers from day one-or washing out for good. The rules are simple: adapt fast, work as one, or get reassigned. No second chances. As Taylor, Kaydeen, Tonee, and Salayla face brutal physical trials, internal tension, and grueling team challenges, the true test emerges: not just who's the strongest, but who can lead, follow, and trust.
CHiTs is a sharp, character-driven military sci-fi short story about precision, pressure, and the cost of learning that strength alone isn't enough. Set in the Shadows of Peace universe, this origin story reveals how Intergal's top SF trainee team began-on the very first day of training.