The world outside the city limits is overrun with shadows. That's why the Institute exists - to train each new generation to defend against the dark. - SILAS is a rule-follower. He's also an overachiever. With the highest grades on the Institute's entrance exam, he intends to stay top of his class. Graduating from the Institute is the key to proving himself. DAMIEN is a protector. And he's a fighter. As a guard for the Institute, he won't let his city get overrun by darkness. Especially when he has family to protect. BENNETT is a liar. Stubborn beyond belief, and a rule-breaker. He's the last thing the Institute is looking for. Good thing they don't know that. RONEN is a monster. Born and raised to die. That's what he's always been told, and that's what he's always believed. Until he meets Bennett. - The Institute may be the last defense, a beacon of hope, but it's got secrets of it's own. In the midst of the battle, the residents of the Institute will have to learn that not all of the darkness is outside - and not everything is so black and white. ~~ I probably won't update this much :D