Discouraged after stumbling in his dogged search for happiness, Anthony, a meek and pessimistic college freshman, wanders through the darkness aimlessly. Then, a single moment of kindness opens a new path before him, though where it leads, only time will tell. A journey of love and fear through nightmares both real and imagined. A Memoir. IndieReader Discovery Awards - Winner Independent Publisher Book Awards - Bronze Medalist Eric Hoffer Award - Finalist Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Double Finalist (African American Non-Fiction & Memoirs)

Discouraged after stumbling in his dogged search for happiness, Anthony, a meek and pessimistic college freshman, wanders through the darkness aimlessly. Then, a single moment of kindness opens a new path before him, though where it leads, only time will tell. A journey of love and fear through nightmares both real and imagined. From freshman year to graduation, follow A.S. on a road that supposedly leads to happiness as he combats recurring nightmares and feelings of worthlessness. An ode to teens and adults feeling alone in the world. IndieReader Discovery Awards - Winner Independent Publisher Book Awards - Bronze Medalist Eric Hoffer Award - Finalist Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Double Finalist (African American Non-Fiction & Memoirs)

A.S. Drayton, rediscovered his love for writing and weaving tales while working on his memoir Are You Okay? The Carryover of Kindness.

What began in 2019 as a one-off project, dedicated to his future children, grew into something more. Through the process, Anthony found his passion, and with the collaboration of his talented friends, A.S. Drayton Books was born.

The goal is simple: promote personal growth through books, short stories, art and games that foster a mindset of both introspection and the expansion of one’s horizons.