His sister’s small hand slipped from his as she screamed. With horror, Nathan watched her fall, helpless to stop it. Her body disappeared from sight as she plunged into the abyss below.

The memory rushed through him like a dark shadow, leaving him breathless with guilt. Suddenly, the scene shifted. Seven-year-old Nathan stood by his sister’s grave. His eyes looked far too sad for a child his age. With trembling hands, he placed her favorite doll on the fresh soil. Around him, people ...