Heroes come in all shapes and sizes – from caped
crusaders to little boys, from the pages of comic books to people you come
across everyday. We love heroes, both in fiction and in real life, because they
inspire us and even possibly allow us to awaken the hero within ourselves.
Here’s why we love heroes.
- Heroes are ordinary. They always start off as “ordinary,” just like each and every one of us. We cheer for heroes because we share roots with them, as normal, run-of-the-mill, average joes.
- Heroes are unexpected. Who becomes a hero is always a surprise. Most often, the people that we expect to be heroes turn out to be the opposite. We never know who will turn out to be the true heroes.
- Heroes fight through adversity. They also have their fears, but heroes face them and fight through them. With each struggle overcome, heroes become immortal and inspiring in front of our eyes.
- Heroes show up in times of need. They know when they are needed the most, and they deliver what needs to be done. Heroes know when we are in the darkest depths of despair and they pull us out of there.
- Heroes fight for others. This is the most important of all – they are selfless, ready to defend and support those that can’t do it for themselves. Heroes always act for the greater good.
These are the reasons why we love heroes, and as more
heroes emerge, so does the support that they receive.
In “Echoes of a Shattered Age” by R.J. Terrell, the story
revolves around a small group of friends that are pushed into learning how to
be heroes while discovering their unique abilities. However, they need to learn
fast, as massive hordes of monsters threaten to throw the world into darkness.
“Echoes of a Shattered Age” is the first book of the
Legend of Takashaniel Trilogy – a trilogy that chronicles the rise, struggles,
and triumph of heroes.
“Echoes of a Shattered Age” is currently available in
Kindle format at Amazon.com. Click on the link to preview the book or download
your own copy.
