Tea Jay (TJ) grows up in a world that is both physically and emotionally cold. From the

beginning, life deals him a cruel hand—abandonment, addiction, and abuse that leave deep

scars, making him question his own worth. His mother, battling her own struggles with

alcoholism, tries her best, but it's never enough to protect TJ from the chaos around him. Home

is not a sanctuary, but a place filled with unpredictable violence and constant fear.

His only comfort is his younger sister, Lacey. Together, they hide from the terror in their home,

seeking shelter under their mother's bed. But then there's the infamous Uncle Rich—an erratic,

frightening figure whose presence adds a darker layer of fear to TJ's childhood. Trapped in a

home marked by trauma, TJ grows into a man consumed by the wounds of his past.

As he grows older, TJ turns to alcohol, crack, and heroin to numb the pain. He drifts from city

to city, trying to escape the torment of his memories. But no matter where he goes, the darkness

follows, deepening his sense of isolation and alienation. The further he runs, the more he feels

like an outsider—unwanted in a world that refuses to let him belong.

But TJ's story doesn't end there. After years of spiralling, he faces near-death experiences that

force him to confront his mortality. During a stint in prison, something shifts. He experiences

profound spiritual moments that show him a glimmer of hope—a path out of the darkness.

However, escaping the demons of his past isn't easy.

Guided by the 12 Steps, TJ embarks on a journey toward recovery. Slowly, he begins to believe

that redemption might be possible. Helping others who have suffered like him starts to become

a part of his healing process. But the shadows of his past are never far behind, and the question

remains: how far can a person fall before there's no way back?

This is where TJ's story takes a turn—where the reader becomes more than just a witness. TJ

speaks directly to you, inviting you into his world of pain and survival. He asks you to confront

your own fears and questions how you might survive in his shoes. This psychological thriller

breaks the fourth wall, pulling the reader into TJ's personal struggles, making them a part of

his journey.

The Light Beyond the Darkness is not just TJ's story—it's yours too. As he battles the darkness,

you'll be left wondering: can he rise above it, or will he be consumed? And in his final

moments, you'll face the same question: can you? How far can one fall before it's too late to be saved