Ｔｅａｒｓ Ｏｆ Ｔｈｅ Ｒｅｄ Ｅａｒｔｈ

In the small, dusty town of Silverbrook, where settlers and Native Americans live in tense proximity, Ahyoka, the son of the wise and respected chief of the Akecheta Tribe, finds himself caught between his heritage and the new world emerging in the West. When he meets Jolene Moore, the daughter of the town's preacher, sparks fly despite the bitter opposition of her father, Darius Moore, a man consumed by hatred for Native Americans. Darius forbids the relationship, driven by his racist views and the rigid belief that his daughter should marry within her own kind.

As Jolene and Ahyoka grow closer, the cracks in the Moore family begin to show. Eleanor Moore, Jolene's mother, a kind-hearted woman, secretly supports the relationship, understanding the deep connection between the two young souls. Meanwhile, Kiona and Hakan, two young members of the Akecheta Tribe, find their own love blossoming amidst the turmoil. But their peaceful world is shattered when Darius Moore becomes increasingly abusive toward his wife, escalating tensions in the Moore household.

As Ahyoka struggles with his love for Jolene, he must also contend with the wisdom and patience his father has instilled in him. The Akecheta Tribe holds peace and respect above all, and Ahyoka is determined to honor these teachings-even when facing the violence and hate his family is subjected to. In a story of love, struggle, and personal growth, both Ahyoka and Jolene must decide whether to defy their families for the chance to be together, all while the battle between old-world prejudices and new-world change threatens to tear them apart.