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Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias

Chapter 5 The Return Home

Word Count: 899    |    Released on: 20/01/2025

The late afternoon sun stretched long shadows over the lawn and the bloom of perfume jasmine wound around him in a

himself, trying to shrug off the end o

led by the memories he'd brought back with him from his recent time overseas. The world he had left beh

" she cried, running toward him, arms outstretched. Her arms wrapped around him, and for a split second, the la

sed whatever chasm they had spent years apart from creating, years that had been filled with unce

g his. "You look different ... in a good way," she smiled, but h

ed, but uncertainty still lurked beneath. He was on the verge of comforting her when his phone

etrieving the device. "

eding him vague news so vague it left the ground shifting beneath his homecoming of an unusual military recall. As

ing up on the bed looking worried. "What is it?" she as

ion peaking, the fight starting to boil once again him. He could sense the gravity of duty calling him back into the trenche

g her head slightly. "Elias, yo

liberate, had a steadiness that quelled some of Elias's storm. The older man lo

then reached over to pat Elias on the shoulder. "You've

w to do the balance thing, Dad. "I want to be here, with

ibilities, Elias, to ourselves as well as other

world in which duty and love could merge, where returning home was not the end, but r

ifeline that connected him to the love and strength that would help him face harder challenges down the road. And in that instant, he chose that he would not just s

stood together. Elias had felt free, prepared to confront his crossroads with the knowledge tha

ginning of the journey, after all They have a family dinner, as he was having a dinner with his fami

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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