Virtue's story: Life is hard. When you have been abused your whole life, it is difficult to see the value in it. I had long given up on myself when Brad entered my life and saved me. Yet, for each positive progression I made, my horrific mom and her boyfriend yanked me down. But, with Brad's help, I could find hope. He taught me value for self and others. He gave me a second chance at life. The Pathway of Light Series follows four youths through the struggles of everyday life. These teens interact with each other in all four stories, but they have a powerful tale of their own. Each teen will come to a crossroads where they must pick a path. Will they choose the path that will lead to pain, or will they follow the path that leads to growth? The author has firsthand experience working in youth and adult corrections and has witnessed the devastating impact of seemingly harmless decisions. Often, a single life-altering choice can have massive consequences. As dreams shatter, the offender would give anything to change their past to make a better decision. This unique series allows the reader to watch the devastation when the protagonist picks the path with darkness. The reader will also experience the main character taking a different, more hopeful direction: the pathway of light.