Trying to live #Wattys2024

High school senior Emerson Vermont is counting down the days until graduation, eager to escape her small town and its entangled dramas. But when her mother is involved in a severe car accident, Emerson's plans are derailed. Suddenly, she's thrust into living with her ex-boyfriend's family, and everything she thought she had left behind comes rushing back.

As Emerson settles into this new, unexpected reality, she's confronted with a storm of emotions. Old feelings resurface, and she finds herself forming a complicated bond with a new friend who offers her comfort and understanding. However, as she navigates her emotions, she begins to realize that her feelings are driven more by her need for solace than by true affection.

Caught between the echoes of her past and the uncertainty of her present, Emerson must grapple with the impact of her choices on those around her. Will she find the clarity and strength to move forward, or will she remain ensnared by the ghosts of her past?

In "Trying to Live," follow Emerson's journey through love, regret, and self-discovery. Can she find a way to embrace a future that's truly her own, or will her past continue to cast a long shadow over her life?

Trigger warnings: alcohol abuse, suicide, mentioning of drugs, ...

Please read with caution, if you can't read things like these because it triggers something, don't read because your well being is more important!

Cover credits: @future_worlds