Nick attempts suicide by leaping from a tall building but survives somehow. He tells the local media he did it to protest the bank bailout and the story explodes nationwide. Emma who witnesses what might've been his final moments holds herself responsible and becomes attached to him. Soon Nick develops a following of disenchanted youths who begin emulating his protest tactic, much to the government's dismay. Nick and Emma find themselves at the top of a budding nationwide cult that the government has in its crosshairs.

Eomund longs for a life of adventure. But he gets more than he bargained for when a sudden fire destroys the only home he has ever known, and forces him into a life he does not want. Frustrated and in danger for his life, he runs away south and finds a land in need of a hero. Will Eomund find his place in the world? Can he overcome his past? Or will danger and misfortune follow him wherever he goes?