Out of the Shadows

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER?! Abruptly awoken by a terrifying nightmare, reviving memories of the Darkness that claimed his parents' lives years ago, Kori, an awkward insecure boy struggling to become the confident man he so wants to be, begins what seems destined for yet another bad day. When told he supposedly has magical powers, and is put to the test, his doubts take hold and Kori utterly fails to use his power. How could HE have magical powers?! Only when another nightmare becomes real, and Kori is assaulted in the dead of night by the Darkness, does Kori begin to realize and accept his power and possibilities. Within a fantastical world larger than he has ever known, Kori stumbles into a journey of personal growth and self-discovery, confronting external threats and internal doubts. Life and death situations, and decisions, lead to tragic adventures and challenges that help him develop his powers, and find the belief in himself that has long eluded him. When once again confronted with the Darkness, will he conquer his fears and insecurities and find his confidence, or will he fail like so many times before? What does he have to offer? A high fantasy coming of age adventure of a young man's odyssey to find confidence, and powers he never knew, as he comes Out of the Shadows on his road to manhood.