Chapter 1: A New Beginning

Overview
Chapter 1 of Season 1: A New Beginning, was the start of Dead Hope. However, at this time, Dead Hope wasn't the title. In fact, there was no title until much later. The first chapter introduces three full characters: Erdrin, Karina, and Brian.

Summary
The chapter started off as Erdrin and Karina adapting to how the new world is that they live in, specifically in the city of Keene. When Karina saw a roamer feed, she pulled out her gun, but Erdrin told her not to as it could draw noise, telling her about last time. Karina eventually broke down, which the person in question was their daughter, Sky. Erdrin wants to find her too, but need to be strong for their daughter, as they don't know if she's really dead or alive.

While searching inside the city and around cars, they notice a figure walking their way, which Karina tells Erdrin to hide. With some time, the figure goes into a building, Erdrin and Karina going behind them and pulling a gun at them. The figure turns around, telling to put the gun down as he means no harm. They eventually introduce each other, the figure being Brian.

They talk about their lives before, Brian being in the military, Erdrin being a computer programmer, and Karina being a freelance artist. Erdrin and Karina talk about Sky to Brian, with him hoping they'll find their daughter. They all eventually went to the small shelter Brian has for the night and sleep.

At the end of the chapter, an unknown figure mentions they spotted who the one over the radio was looking for.