He was the son of an olive producer who was behind in his payments for the farm. His father sold the boy into the local Temple prostitution cult to Aphrodite. Unaware of his father's decision, Cy finds himself in a life of horror. But, the young man's resilence and determination encourage him to escape. On his journey, he discovers the true meaning of love and the real meaning of life. Guided by the Great Darkness, the desperate high priest, Goran, pursues the teenaged boy. Tastefully crafted, Michael L. Brandenburg approaches a sensitive subject, as he inspires those who have suffered at the hands of others to overcome. Life is filled with tragedies against which we have no control. Allow Cy's story to encourage you in your own struggles!