Accidents Made Right 1: Pistanthrophobia

"Grief can blind us 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 seconds.

One day, Steve's mother 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, though he refuses to admit it.

At the same time, Rowan has a special connection to not just Hope, but also another mystical being named Fear. Rowan's father uses this knowledge to manipulate Rowan into believing Rowan is destined to be evil.

DISCLAIMER: this book contains Graphic Violence, abuse, mild blood/gore, alcohol usage, cursing, dark themes, mention of suicide, and the destruction of a historical landmark.

Commentary and criticism is welcome, as I intend to make this story as amazing as I possibly can.

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