quillnomad
An unforgettable summer. Mud, grease, ATVs, dirt bikes, young love, near-tragedies, and the absolute chaos of a wild, clannish Southern family living deep in rural Virginia. All seen through a friend's eyes.
What happens when a tight-knit friend group starts growing up at different speeds?
Riley Stone has spent her whole life surrounded by the madness of the Duke family and their reckless, loud, complicated world. To her, it's normal. To Robert Rodriguez, who was raised in a calm, controlled environment, it's completely insane.
But somewhere between risky rides, broken bones, secrets, fights, and dangerous choices, the summer starts changing all of them.
Some friendships will solidify. Some will crack. No one will walk away unchanged.
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Riley Stone - chaos is all she's ever known, but she's always felt like she on the outside, looking in.
Robert Rodriguez - intrigued by the reckless freedom of Riley's world, even if it scares him.
Sadie Duke - the one holding everyone together while silently falling apart herself.
Kyle Duke - insecure, restless, and looking for answers in all the wrong places.
Will Duke - overprotective brother, loyal friend, and sometimes a complete pain.
Landon Duke - the life of the party, desperate to prove he's more than a joke.
Katie Duke - the tiny menace that has them all under her thumb.
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This is my first draft, so go easy on me 😭 There are probably a lot of flaws, but please look past them and enjoy the story for what it is. love you guys <3