Becoming Monte Cristo

            In his hometown of Marseilles, North Carolina, high school senior Edmond Dantes is on the verge of a grand life. He is one of the stars on his basketball team with a scholarship to a Division 1 school in the works. His employer, Pierre Morrel, wants to eventually give him complete control of the local hardware store. And, on top of all this, Edmond is dating the love of his life and the envy of others, a beautiful girl of esteem, named Mercedes. All of this is extraordinary, given Edmond's shy nature and somewhat awkward personality.            Unfortunately, life will take a sudden turn as a conspiracy of jealousy will conspire against him. It will completely change the trajectory of his life and lead him to a forgotten room in the infamous prison, The Castle of Darkness. It is here where Edmond will reach his lowest point before meeting a fortuitous ally that will set his life on a course of purpose, hope … and revenge.            Embark on the adventure of this modern retelling of the classic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo.