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Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias

Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias

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Chapter 1 Crossroad of Fate

Word Count: 974    |    Released on: 20/01/2025

bright neon lights that once glimmered in his heart now felt like a mockery and a reminder of a happy life he lost after serving in the fields of war. It was

ond skin. For even when he caught a glimpse of himself in the rearview mirror, he could see the tired eyes ringed with dark circles that do not scream "hero"

r auburn locks fluttered with the soft wind and her face was that of the warm meal waiting at the end of an arduous jo

rapped her arms around him. It was the first time in his, at best complicated and, at worst, well-worn relationship with he

n, his phone buzzed angrily in his pocket, an unwanted intrusion into this peaceful mo

rkness of a storm cloud on a bright spring day. "Janovich, back at base, you are needed. We have a situation, coo

e obstinate rice in his throat and Elias felt

found himself holding the phone and a maelstrom in his heart. He had wanted a peaceful return, a chance

on his arm, her eyes searching his as if with

d just tossed off a heavy blanket. "It's

r the edges, flooding his mind with evidence and truth and the heart-stopping betrayal that had almost destroyed their friendship. John, previously his

. Clara's hand fell away, and a chasm opened that only widening eyes could

" Elias said, squintin

one something wrong, before shoving his hands into his pock

rass. "You've no idea how rough it's been," he snapped, his

ing between them. "He just got hom

d always be the voice of reason, the one who could gracefully ride storms. "Elias, I know it's difficult," he said softly, plac

ere was the way of untangling these emotions. He looked back at Clara, whose worried eyes s

is when I resolve not jus

burnt rainbow over the meticulous MIDI towers of Las Vegas, Elias stood on the edge of the

eal its intentions. Under the heavy strip of neon glow, his internal crisis had truly

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Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias
Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias
“Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias is a powerful military drama/psychological thriller featuring Elias Janovich, a soldier forged by war, weighed by loss, and burdened by the ghosts of battles long lost. Set in glittering Las Vegas, the novel muses on duty, trauma, and redemption as Elias faces his own haunted past and the lingering specters of war. Having retired, Elias finds himself pulled back into the life of a covertist when an old friend stumbles onto something that could make Elias feel the ice beneath his feet once again. What starts as an ask for a favor quickly escalates into a high-stakes game against a rogue faction with connections to his previous life. With each harsh battle, ethical challenge, and emotional struggle, Elias must also battle the threat within that could destroy him. While he wrestles with dangerous allies, a broken team, and a conspiracy that's deeper than he believes humanly possible, Elias stumbles down a road of rediscovery-seeking meaning that exists beyond duty, and an opportunity to heal. His odyssey is the story of resilience, of brotherhood, and of hope in the ruins of war. Full of emotional depth and thrill, this action-packed story culminates into a poignantly told narrative about the indomitable human spirit and the long road to redemption. Main Characters 1. Elias Janovich: The protagonist, a retired soldier forged by war and weighed by loss. 2. Clara: Elias's love interest, a source of comfort and support. 3. William David (Elias's father): A voice of reason and wisdom, who provides guidance and support to Elias. Supporting Characters 1. John Deere: Elias's former companion and antagonist, who has a complicated past with Elias. 2. Superior/Command Officer: Unnamed, this character is Elias's superior in the military, who informs him of the recall. Mentioned but Unseen Characters 1. Elias's mother: Mentioned in a memory, but not physically present. 2. Brevoort: Mentioned as a war elder, but not physically present.”
1 Chapter 1 Crossroad of Fate2 Chapter 2 The Entangled Hopes3 Chapter 3 Threads Of Deception4 Chapter 4 The Warrior's Rebirth5 Chapter 5 The Return Home6 Chapter 6 Into the Desert7 Chapter 7 Debrief and Decisions8 Chapter 8 The Broken Bonds9 Chapter 9 The Cross lane10 Chapter 10 An Old Friend11 Chapter 11 Homeward Bound