Nisa Dithers is left broken when her younger brother is involved in a tragic accident. Affected by the tragedy more than she cares to admit, her life becomes an echo of what she planned it to be. Her dismal existence is interrupted when a man she doesn't even know, steals a kiss. Trent has done everything in his power to right the wrongs he's done in his life, but he'll never atone in his eyes. Yet, just a moment in Nisa's presence has him dismissing his failures. Stealing a kiss is just the beginning. For the first time in a long time, Trent is looking forward to tomorrow. Absolve is a short story of living with the pain of loss and accepting the beauty of forgiveness. For adults 18 years and older.