Goodreads asked David Rough:

What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

David Rough What a great question. At first thought, the idea of mystery in my life did not turn on many light bulbs. But with a little reflection, I began to consider the adventures in my day-to-day experience. I am a warrior fighting spiritual battles every day. I am an explorer seeking new paths to walk. I am a private investigator probing evidence to discover truth. I am an orphan who found a new home filled with many brothers and sisters.

So here is the plot - if you like it, don't steal it but let me know f you want to read more:

At 20 years old, Brad found himself in a dark room with only a single light bulb dangling from the ceiling. His captors let him out each morning for the appearance of freedom but they were always watching, always close by, always making sure he knew they were there. For seven years, they had provided for his needs and even encouraged his wants, but they directed his mind toward their overall goals. He was well fed. He enjoyed the advantages of books and competition and relationships as long as those advantages agreed with the strategies of his captors. He was kidnapped living a lie in a world that thought he was free. Oddly, Brad found security and comfort in the darkened room and had come to accept his daily routine as good and the abuse of his captors as normal. And then he met Dan and Liz....

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