Endurance // M. Taylor

*Rewritten as of 02-14-2026*

Roslyn Baker was the girl who had it all: a promising gymnastics career, a spot in the inner circle, and Matt Taylor-the star quarterback whose hand always felt like home in hers. But when a "harmless" prank shattered the Washington family and left a scar on their friend group that never quite healed, Roslyn couldn't bear it anymore. A year later, returning to the snowy peaks of Blackwood Mountain for the anniversary, the debt of that night is finally being collected. When the getaway turns into a visceral fight for survival, Roslyn is forced to trade her grace for grit. But survival comes at a devastating price. In the aftermath of the blood and the snow, Roslyn and Matt must learn that being "saved" was only the beginning. To truly survive, they must find the strength to endure the ghosts of the past and the physical toll of a body that will never be the same.

[This story contains dark and mature subject matter. This story contains themes of grief and death, graphic depictions of physical violence, substance abuse, strong language, and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is strongly advised.]