In the Darkness of the PitThe Light Shines BrightestDrums summon the chieftain's powerful son to slay a man in cold blood and thereby earn his place among the warriors. But instead of glory, he earns the name Draven, "Coward." When the men of his tribe march off to war, Draven remains behind with the women and his shame. Only fearless but crippled Ita values her brother's honor.The warriors return from battle victorious yet trailing a curse in their wake. One by one the strong and the weak of the tribe fall prey to an illness of supernatural power. The secret source of this evil can be found and destroyed by only the bravest heart.But when the curse attacks the one Draven loves most, can this coward find the courage he needs to face the darkness?An all-new novella set in the multiple award-winning series, Tales of Goldstone Wood!