Mayflower "Flo" Whitaker is a bonafide city girl and gifted dancer on a Juilliard School scholarship. Her world takes a nosedive when she's called back to Vermont to attend her father's funeral. Three years isn't a long time for a place like Montpel...
Twenty-one year-old Mayflower "Flo" Whitaker is a bonafide city girl and gifted dancer on a Juilliard School scholarship. Her world takes a nosedive when she's called back to Vermont to attend her father's funeral. Three years isn't a long time for a place like Montpelier — everyone remembers everything, nothing changes and the town is venal to its core. It's a harsh reality that she's lived with all those years ago in high school.
When she crosses paths with an all too familiar face, she starts to realize that everything has changed. Lies unravel and secrets resurface, reminding her of the reason why she left in the first place. Her father's sudden death is more than just a grievance, it's the beginning of a reckoning.
This is a story about rediscovery, redemption and finding love in the unlikeliest of places.
Epigraph
"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."
— Dune, Frank Herbert
Take Heed:
○ Mature Themes
○ Specifically; Mentions of Death and Depression
○ Strong Language & Sexist Figures of Speech
This is not a lighthearted read. Some topics are heavy and may be sensitive to some audiences.
Dedication:
This story is dedicated to the dreamers and the doers, and to the people who tirelessly make this world a better place.
Character Aesthetics:
• Mayflower Whitaker •
"If you cannot be unafraid, be afraid and happy." – The Raven King
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• James Bowen •
"Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination." – The Way of Kings
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Music Inspiration:
[ In no specific order ]
Amy Shark – Adore
Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Were
Bon Iver – Blood Bank
Cigarettes After Sex – Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby
