Heart racing faster than their legs can carry them, Jamesia Americana and her mother, Iris, find themselves plowing through snow in an effort to save their sister and daughter from the family's frozen pond.
In a town where dreams flickered like fading streetlamps, young Leo faced a childhood marked by hardship. Abandoned by his father, he found solace in the unwavering love of his mother, Clara, who tirelessly worked three jobs to keep their small home filled with hope and warmth. Each evening, as they shared a simple meal, a spark ignited within Leo—what if he could create a future that transcended their struggles? Inspired by his mother’s strength, he dared to dream big, envisioning a life where he could rise above the shadows of his past. Little did he know, that journey would forge not only his destiny but also change the world around him. Would Leo's ambition lead him to triumph, or would the weight of his upbringing hold him back? The answer awaited just beyond the horizon.