A Clar war Story A member of a special operation team is sent into Nees. My mission was to find and kill a large group of civilian mages. Only what I found was mages being held prisoner and forced to work like slaves. When I saw that my mission changed and I made contact. They wanted to escape so I would have to remove the guards, find transportation and lead them home through hostile forests and enemy soldiers.
A young man trying to distance himself from a bad situation takes refuge in a small town two states away. He finds a job as a short order cook and blends into the community - for a while. He hasn't outrun his problems.
I had my future planned out: degree, good job in business, attractive wife and later children. My boss changed everything by asking me to do a job for him.