Van Doren:

Tyranny starts with family. Tragedy is felt by its legacy…When the Van Dorens relocate to a quaint and tranquil suburb of Portland, Oregon, their mystique and indomitable presence immediately captures the attention of their neighbourhood.Duke Van Doren, ruthless patriarch to his family, didn’t envision the shift in lifestyle or position. But a shadowy past and dangerous business dealings forces him to fly under the radar.With his focus shifted, he devotes himself to rebuilding his name and influence. And with time, he aims to secure its survival through fatherhood.But are his sons destined to suffer the sins of their father?Twin brothers, Cory and Joshua, endure life differently under the misguided hubris of their father. Indoctrinated by the ideals of grit and manhood, the brothers become near opposites despite their similarities.Cory rides the tide of popularity, while Joshua is left in the wake of society’s toxic expectations.Years pass, and a deep divide is created between the brothers. Under the haunting influence of their father, their brotherly bond remains broken.But, as they finally discover themselves, will they be able to bridge the conflict that has kept them apart throughout their young lives?With the scars of a sinister past still marking their hearts, one brother soon learns just how terrible it is to force old wounds to bleed when they were never really healed…