In a quiet, conservative town shadowed by unspoken rules and deep-seated prejudice, two boys—*Noah* and *Elijah*—grow up as best friends, their bond evolving into something tender, secret, and dangerous. In a world where love like theirs is forbidden, every touch, glance, and whispered confession must be hidden.
When their relationship is discovered, the fallout is swift and brutal. Threatened and shamed by family and community, Noah is forced to leave, exiled by those meant to protect him. Elijah, left behind, is broken but resolute, clinging to memories and promises made in the dark.
Ten years later, Noah returns, older and world-worn, hoping to reclaim what was lost. But home is no longer what it was—and Elijah is gone. Not moved. Not missing. Dead.
As Noah unravels the life Elijah led after he left, he uncovers painful truths about love, fear
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