Set in 19th-century America, The Cost of Freedom follows Elias Ward, a disillusioned revolutionary who once believed words could remake the world. As the nation fractures over slavery and rebellion, Elias is drawn back into a struggle that blurs the line between justice and survival. Through loyalty, betrayal, and quiet redemption, he confronts the haunting truth that liberty demands a price far greater than ideals. Told in raw, reflective prose, this is a story of conviction undone by experience — and a man learning what freedom truly means.
Kolawole Akintayo is a professional building engineer, writer, and advocate for a better world. He brings the same care he uses in designing structures to the stories he writes, crafting words that explore humanity, resilience, and the search for meaning. Away from his work, he’s passionate about mentorship, creativity, and finding hope in everyday moments. Kolawole believes that both buildings and stories can stand as testaments to what people can build when they dare to dream of something better.View all by Kolawole Akintayo
