Shadows of the Past

For years, the streets of New York City have been his only home. Abandoned at 11 by an abusive father and haunted by the promises of a brother who never returned, he's learned how to survive in a world that has only taken from him. Stealing to eat, hiding to stay safe, and carrying scars too deep to see, he's built a life of solitude, where trust is a luxury he can't afford.

But when he's caught stealing food and placed in a boys' group home, his life begins to shift in ways he never expected. For the first time, he's forced to confront his past, his pain, and the possibility of hope. In the chaos of new friendships, old wounds, and the challenge of rebuilding himself, he discovers that healing doesn't come easy-but it might just be worth fighting for.