Oura
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“…But nonetheless, time is infinite, and time is powerful. For it can heal the deepest of wounds – its resilience is bound by no limits. Growth can only be determined by the realization in the worth of your darkest times. When we are pushed into dark corners of our lives; we are kept there because darkness does fight, and it does endure. It is the persistence of time that exuberates brightness. Time awards the resilient; and those who falter even the slightest shall fall to the footsteps of this darkness. For time does not wait on the hesitant; and it does not side with mediocrity. It is in our moments of greatest weakness that we are given the opportunity to show growth, in the purest of any sense. With that first step back into the light, it somehow feels as though it shines brighter – as though something that had always been missing, has been found. And although it does not replace, it fits differently – more uniquely, more perfectly. Not because it’s different, but because it fits – and time will tell you that in the end, that’s all that matters…”
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Seventeen year old Noah Brookton simply wants a normal life. Although, it seems as he is destined to a life of unrequitedness. While living in a foster home with his brother, Benjamin, Noah derives strength by touching the pendant around his neck. After a violent household encounter, Noah suddenly finds himself in a strange house with no memory of the past week. What Noah does not know is that he is now in the magical land of Oura, a place where the mind flourishes and his destiny may have already been decided.
Decisions and darkness lie around every corner after Noah is told by his housemates, Novella and Illacia, that they have been awaiting his presence. Chosen as a Mindwalker; Noah must defeat King Hythis as they navigate towards Lyria – a secret place hidden from the king in hope of a rebellion.
In this exciting science fiction fantasy, a teenager must learn to trust his inner strength and given powers while attempting to save a magical land from a dark future. There comes a time in every person’s life where the person they once were, collides with the person they are going to become.
About the Author
Tom Byckowski is currently pursuing a degree in English with a minor in creative writing at the University of Western Ontario. While in school, he was a part of two Canadian National Championships in baseball (2007, 2009), receiving MVP in 2009. Tom resides in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada. This is his debut novel.