title: This Strange Land
author: Beddia, Sonny
description: Second chances. A fresh start. Does everyone truly deserve a second chance…at life? At love? Redemption presents itself in many different forms to those coping with what horrors and challenges life throws their way: atrocities of war, tragic loss of loved ones, or the burning shame of actions that can’t be taken back. One road might lead to forgiveness...the other vengeful hatred. ‘To err is human’, but not all sins can be washed away. THIS STRANGE LAND tells the stories surrounding two beautiful, strong women running away from the darkness of two very different pasts. Each is trying to raise a bright, young daughter from the ashes of their former lives, despite the pain and fear that haunts them. Both remain hopeful that they can one day finally stop running. Their paths are riddled with evil men filled with hatred, and weak ones quick to betray. Along the way, there are the strong men; a little damaged inside and complicated, but brave, honest and trying to be better men. Who among them can be trusted? There are people all around them as broken as they are; each trying to battle back in their own way. The most innate human quality we all share is our survival instinct. Sometimes you have to do whatever it takes to survive…no matter what.