As Cadet Draken Kosset prepares for his final exam to become an officer of the Manderian Halden, he can't shake the recurring nightmare that has plagued him since childhood and that threatens to derail his ambitions. To make matters worse, he finds himself grappling with sexual awakening, fuelled by his growing feelings for his fellow cadet, Zamal. Will Draken be able to stay on course and achieve his goals, or will he succumb to the overwhelming forces pulling him in conflicting directions?

Find out the answer in this tale of courage and self-discovery.

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Included in Tales from the Sehnsucht Series Part 1

Keyla Damaer is the pen name of an Italian author. She enjoyed writing since she was a child. She travelled a lot, especially throughout the United States, where part of her family lives. That gave her the opportunity to deepen her love and knowledge of the English language, which she always cherished since she was a child. She was born and raised in Rome where she still lives with her husband and her turtle. During the day, she's a part-time accountant. The Parallels is the first book of The Sehnsucht Series and the first sci-fi novel published as an independent author.

Draken Kosset is a cadet of the Halden Army.
He wants to become an officer to protect his homeworld but must pass a final test.
A test that will force him to confront his worst fear.
Will he succeed?

Join him in this short story!