DISCLAIMER: this book contains Graphic Violence, abuse, blood/gore, alcohol usage, cursing, dark themes, mention of suicide, sexual jokes and thoughts, and the destruction of a historical landmark.  "Grief can be blinding if you let it consume you."  Steve Berkan, the smartest man alive still coming to terms with his own sexuality, and Rowan Griggs, a shy soul who believes everything people say about him. As two men on opposite sides of the same war, they must both come to terms with their love for each other as they fight off a sinister force who aims to keep the two apart.  Steve Berkan's life has always been... interesting. Not only is he the son of a family that fights for control over a powerful pair of swords, he has a strange connection to an unexplained mystical being named Hope, along with a unique ability to learn anything in mere seconds.  One day, Steve's father sends him down to a nearby river to collect water. While at the river, he meets a kid his age named Rowan Griggs; he is the son of Robert Griggs, the rival of Steve's family. Steve immediately falls in love with Rowan, starting a long battle that will be near impossible to overcome.  At the same time, an insidious force is pulling the strings to constantly manipulate both Rowan and Steve into eventually fighting each other.  Will Steve and Rowan find the light, and come together to fight back against the puppet master? Or will they stay in the dark, and split so far apart that they are eventually forced to fight each other.  Commentary and criticism is welcome, as I intend to make this story as amazing as I possibly can. Admittedly, I am really excited about releasing this book. This series is a passion project of mine, and my main goal as a writer has been releasing this series to the public! I don’t really care about money, just being able to entertain people. If you ever have a comment, either of criticism or support, let me know!