The Blistering Burn

Philip Richmond is on the cusp of greatness. He can feel it. For as long as he can remember, he's been sure that destiny would reach out its glorious hand to his. The grey, downtrodden world he inhabits is just a temporary bump in the road.
It's been a pretty long bump though. And none of his works of genius have actually been acknowledged by another human being.
Just when he needs it the most, someone comes into Philip's life with a story. It's a story that might just have a chance of securing Philip's destiny.
Even if it means that Philip has to do something terrible to get it.