Rough Roads

Elliot Grayson's life has always been a storm of anger, neglect, and frustration. His high school years were marked by explosive temperaments and a fractured home life, where his parents' indifference and his father's violence left him spiraling in silence. The only bright spot was Daniel, his best friend and the sole person he could trust. But when the cops raided his house one night, shattering the fragile chaos he called home, Elliot was sent to live with his estranged Uncle Samuel on a rural farm. The country life is as foreign to Elliot as the warmth his uncle shows him, but the adjustment is far from smooth. The farmhands, a tight-knit group of rugged men, see him as nothing more than a city boy with an attitude. One day at the stables, however, he meets Cole Harper, a quiet but assertive man who exudes a calm strength, and Jesse Vaughn, an easygoing, sarcastic worker whose humor hides unexpected depth.

As Elliot grapples with his past and learns the rhythms of life on the farm, the bond between the three men deepens. Cole's steady presence begins to challenge Elliot's anger, offering him an anchor, while Jesse's infectious energy and knack for seeing through facades give Elliot a sense of camaraderie he never thought he needed. Yet, beneath the horses and the open fields, emotions stir that leave Elliot questioning himself and his growing attachment to both men. As he starts to open up, his relationships with Cole and Jesse push him to confront the wounds he's carried for so long. Torn between his old life and a fragile new happiness, Elliot must decide if he's ready to let go of his anger-and discover if love can truly mend what's been broken.