Torn between their existing paradise, where light shines day and night, where flowers bloom with vivid hues that never fade, and where the power of love abounds, and conflicted by the allure of an alleged greater life in an unknown land, Janu and Ariana embark on a journey that brings them face to face with an evil they never knew existed, thereby placing the family they cherish in danger of being completely destroyed. Against all odds, and the overwhelming forces working against them, Janu and Ariana struggle to return to the paradise they regrettably abandoned. Their journey is one of everyday human existence filled with temptation, tragedy, triumph and the strength of family and faith. The Lighter Side of Darkness is a story of redemption and the power of love, confirming that no matter what, we can all go home again.