PRIME POSITION: This is the opening story of the book. It involves Takashi, the senior class president who takes on members of his own a classic background on Sheridan Falls and gets some background information on various people. Takashi has no doubt in his convictions. He even goes against a good friend to help others.
IN MY HANDS: Myra tells her granddaughters while decorating for Christmas the importance of Thanksgiving. She shares a moment from her past that while she was inspired by her granddaughters to help.
LUCKY?: Felix is your average college student who survives an impossible ordeal. After class, he plays video games, studies for a test, and goes to the local food store. It's there where trouble finds him.
TATIANA'S SACRIFICE: Tatiana only cares about her life as a graduating senior and going to college. She's dealing with her mom's death the best way she can by writing in a journal. After her graduation and party, another tragedy happens. Now she has to figure out what to do with two young people in her life.
JASON TEMPLETON: Jason is a high school senior who is falsely accused of a heinous crime. The main character takes one of the popular girls to prom instead of his best friend. This decision cost Jason and allows him to examine his life. His best friend, Marcy, helps him, and this makes them grow closer.
MYSTIC WATERS: Dr. Teresa Mogesha recounts how her village on the borders of Peru and Chile was introduced to Jesus Christ. She was young and met a doctor who was a missionary. Because the missionary is new in the area, she grows curious about him. This new found friendship not only saves her but will change the life of the village forever.
THE POWER OF ONE: Mona is an all-star basketball player who decides to honor God than break a promise to Him. Her decision cause a slight uproar in the city because it's dealing with the State Title between two local high schools. People take sides, and many wonder if she will play in the most crucial game or keep the promise.
AND THEN CAME A STRANGER: Cecilia is a middle schooler who will transition into high school. She's excited, and with her friends, they talk about the next step in their lives. After a traveling choir comes to her church, Cecilia wants to switch schools. She had planned on going to a public school like her friend Ocean but changed to the one Hillary was going to. All three are great friends, but Cecilia's change causes a rift.
THE VOICE WITHIN: This is the story of Sam, who is pushed by his mother to go to summer camp. He has no desire to go but is convinced by his best friend. While there, Sam hears voices who believe are the people in his cabin. They don't know what he's talking about, which makes Sam question his sanity and the voices within.
INTUITION: This story is about Jack Colt and his friends from Sheridan Falls go to the mountainous town of Sleipnir to climb Caderyn. While on a mountain, tragedy strikes, and the group is lost. Then a young man arrives to help.
OBSIDIAN: Pastor Tyrone comes face to face with evil. In his own words, it was not in the theoretical sense but in reality. He has a truth that the issue is way beyond his imagination.
VERSUS: This story is the classic tale of David vs. Goliath. Little guy against the big guy. The young student versus the bully. Carlisle is a new freshman at the local high school. He learns first hand of a bully and decides to stand against him.
THE GOLDEN IMAGE: This is the story where the entire novel took its name. Three people stand up against the government. A new law was instituted that everyone must follow the government's new religion. This is an effort to bring the Nation together. There is various unrest, and the best solution was a one-nation belief system. What makes it hard for the main character, Sherwood, is that the President is his Uncle, Jason Templeton. The new President is creating a law that states anyone who goes against the new law will be considered a traitor.
