They leave as boys, only to return as something else.
Best friends Arkean, Bode, Gedgi, and Quende set out on a rite of passage determined to return as men and worthy Warriors. On their way home, they encounter something otherworldly. Because of an act of compassion on their part, they are rewarded with unimaginable power. The fourβs only thought is to use their new abilities to help and protect their people.
But their homecoming isnβt what they expected.
The Four soon realize that their powers are driving a wedge between them and the people theyβve known all their lives. Most of the villagers are fearful and the Kingβs advisors are suspicious. When the ruthless Pharaoh hears of their abilities, he decides he wants The Four for his campaign to conquer his enemies.
Journey with The Four and witness their friendship and love as they confront superstition, greed, hate, and jealousy. With them, be forever changed.
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A whisper in the air caught Arkeanβs attention but the sensation of something touching his arm caused him to move into a crouched position and had him ready to strike. The hairs on his neck stood up and his stomach buzzed with nervous energy but he saw nothing.
As far as he knew, no one was inside the cave but him and his brethren. His brethren were asleep but Arkean clearly heard someone calling out. The words were foreign but he somehow knew that whoever it was, they were calling out for help.
βWake up,β Arkean said shaking each of his companions.
Bode got to his feet, instantly ready for whatever the threat was. Quende and Gedgi were slower to wake but after a few seconds they were up on their feet and looking at Arkean with questioning eyes.
βDo you not hear that? Someoneβs calling for help,β Arkean said.
βAre you crazed, Arkean?β Quende asked, rubbing his eyes.
Bode covered Quendeβs mouth with his hand, βShhh-hush, listen. I hear it too.β
The others strained to hear what Arkean and apparently, Bode clearly heard. After a few quiet minutes, Gedgi jumped back.
βWhat was that?β Gedgi asked. His eyes were wide as he peered around the dark cave. The moon provided some light but not enough to see in every crevice and corner.
βSo, you hear it?β Arkean took a step toward the darkest part of the cave where he found a small opening earlier. It was barely wide enough for him to squeeze through so he didnβt think much of it at the time.
Bode used his arm to block Arkean from moving forward. βWait,β Bode whispered, βthat isnβt any language I know. We do not know what waits beyond that opening.β
βWhatever it is, it is in pain,β Arkean said, as he gently pushed his cousinβs hand away. βIt calls us for help. I cannot ignore a call for help from man or animal, Bode.β
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