Smoke Embers Ash
Overview:
Struggling to cope with the mental and physical scars of a childhood tragedy, Ethan attends a group meeting where he meets Bear, an ex-firefighter. When a debilitating anxiety attack sends him spiraling into his past trauma, Ethan must reach out for help or stay trapped within the prison of his past.
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