Two years. That's how long Raj had been jobless since he graduated from university, and it had been slowly devouring him - inside and out. So when a job from out of town lands at his feet, he jumps at the chance and never looks back. Leaving behind everything he knew to be someone, finally! But that future comes with a steep, steep price... The people and the town range from quirky to strange! A small price to pay for being self-sufficient... right?

In the vast silence of the desert, where stars stretch endlessly above and the road disappears into the horizon, Ivy is chasing something she can't quite name. A rare celestial event. A final promise to her late sister. A reason to keep moving forward. But fate has other plans. A wrong turn leads to a collision-both literal and life-altering-leaving her stranded with Evan, a stranger whose easy smile hides a secret he's not ready to share. With no cell service, no map, and only one car between them, they set off on an unexpected journey across the desert-from ghost towns and golden-hour canyons to laughter beneath towering metal jackrabbits and quiet moments that feel like both too much and not enough. Ivy wants control. Direction. Closure. Evan wants to see the world before it slips away. What begins as friction becomes connection. What starts as accident becomes something neither of them saw coming. As miles blur behind them and walls begin to fall, Ivy discovers that love doesn't always come with a future, and Evan learns that being truly seen might be all that matters. Because some stars burn brightest just before they fade. And some hearts are meant to meet-even if only for a little while.

🏆Awards🏆 ✨2nd place for Best Opening Chapter in the Cassiopeia Mini Awards✨ ✨2nd place for Best Cover and Description in the Masquerade Awards.✨ They thought the hardest part was over. They were wrong. One year after the events of "A Modern Christmas Tale", Nick and Eddie try to return to normal life. But growing up has a way of pulling people in different directions. Nick wants to move forward. Eddie wants to hold on. When dreams begin to blur with reality and old fears resurface, the bond that once saved Christmas is put to the test. "Nick and Eddie-Between Two Worlds-The Journey Begins" is a story about friendship, distance, and the quiet moment when childhood starts slipping away - whether you're ready or not. Sequel to "A Modern Christmas Tale".