The Link: Matthew's Beginning
Matthew's Beginning is an arresting work of original fiction that follows the extraordinary, often perilous journey of a boy shaped by violence, loyalty, and a single unforgettable encounter.
As the middle of three brothers, Matthew shares their deep resentment for their brutal stepfather, Ben Lucas- a man who terrorises their mother and offers nothing resembling love. Fear is a constant in their home, but so is defiance.
One day, Matthew's older brother Joshua steals money from Ben's wallet to buy a ring. When Ben discovers the missing cash, he erupts with threats. Instead of shrinking back, Matthew steps forward and claims responsibility, daring Ben to strike him rather than their mother.
The boldness of this act shifts something in Ben. Impressed by Matthew's nerve, he offers the boy a disturbing secret and an ultimatum that leaves a lasting mark on Matthew's worldview.
But Matthew's life is shaped by more than cruelty. Some time later when he is almost thirteen, on a quiet night in the meadow, he encountered a girl named Colette... and she is so breathtaking, so strangely luminous, that she felt like a vision.
Matthew had to leave town for a while, yet the memory of Colette never left him.
When Matthew finds Colette again years later, he becomes consumed by her beauty, her mystery, and the sense that she exists slightly outside the rules of the world. It no longer surprises him when he discovers the truth: Colette possesses real magic.
And the deeper he is drawn into her orbit, the more he realises that her power- and his obsession- may change the course of his life forever.
From these foundations, a gripping and emotionally charged tale unfolds.
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