Chapter 0

Engulfed in blinding light, body slick with sweat, chest rising and falling with each chant of his name.

"Michael Kaiser."

The Gift from God. The Emperor. The German Prodigy-victorious at the World Cup.

Money. Fame. Every twisted version of love a man could be offered. He has it all: the U-20 trophy. The World Cup. Everything except what he won't admit he wants.

He sacrificed more than he'll ever say, and the spotlight's never asked questions.

But the last cup on his shelf is still missing.

And it's you.

This isn't his victory story.
It's what happens after.