One crime. One tragedy. One last chance to make things right.

For Luke Masterson, the past is a prison. Haunted by the death of his brother Luther and the family tragedy that followed, he has spent years running—from guilt, from grief, from himself. But when an unexpected opportunity offers him a fresh start, Luke is forced to confront the shadows he thought he'd left behind.

As he navigates a world of second chances, old wounds refuse to heal. A past crime resurfaces, secrets long buried claw their way back to light, and Luke must decide—will he be defined by his trauma, or will he finally break free?

A gripping blend of suspense, crime, and psychological depth, "A Fresh Start" is a powerful short story of redemption, resilience, and the cost of rewriting the past.