A TALE OF BROKEN THINGS

Seven-year-old Thaddeus Carter, knee-deep in a powerful river, pursues a flock of half-starved black swans with unwavering focus. This seemingly simple quest hints at a life where determination clashes with formidable challenges. Will Thaddeus navigate the currents of fate, confront the looming threat of 'Kong,' and protect his world, even when family ties pull in conflicting directions?

A TALE OF BROKEN THINGS

Seven-year-old Thaddeus Carter, knee-deep in a powerful river, pursues a flock of half-starved black swans with unwavering focus. This seemingly simple quest hints at a life where determination clashes with formidable challenges. Will Thaddeus navigate the currents of fate, confront the looming threat of 'Kong,' and protect his world, even when family ties pull in conflicting directions?

The cold, powerful river surged around seven-year-old Thaddeus Carter’s knees, its current a relentless push against his small frame. He braced himself with every step, his gaze fixed on the flight of half-starved black swans that shimmered distantly in the morning light.

He moved with a quiet intensity, careful not to startle them, yet the river seemed determined to thwart his progress. Again and again, he stumbled, the icy water engulfing him in a splash. Each time, he rose, unfazed, his quest resuming with the same unwavering focus.

This wasn't just a boy chasing birds; this was Thaddeus, navigating a world that demanded his decisions, a world where the river's brute force mirrored the challenges he knew lay ahead.