"In the throes of the Gold Rush, a humble Midwesterner, Elijah 'Eli' Thompson, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. With nothing more than courage, grit, and a haunted past, Eli navigates through the chaotic frontier, his eyes fixed on the golden prize. But in the wild, thorny path to fortune, he discovers that gold isn't the only treasure to be found. 'Golden Courage: Eli Thompson's Pursuit of Fortune and Redemption' is a riveting tale of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of determination."
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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