Road to Rockdale

Isaac Brooks is a viral YouTuber with an affinity for mischief and mayhem. Chase Cooper is a star athlete and overachiever who seems to captivate the entire small town of Pleasantview, Florida - with the exception of Isaac. Bitter rivals since they became next-door neighbors last fall, the pair's worst nightmare comes true when they find themselves crammed together in a car for a 25 hour Spring Break cross-country road trip from hell with fellow high school seniors Connor, Isaac's naive-yet-lovable best friend, and Skye, Chase's no-nonsense twin sister. Facing countless roadblocks along their journey, it doesn't take long for the group to reach their breaking point. Friendships are put to the test, buried wounds come to light, and shocking revelations begin to unmask everyone's true colors. Through it all, an unexpected bond develops, threatening to shake up the status quo and completely alter the course of their lives - for better or for worse.

🚧 Road to Rockdale is currently in active development with 26 published chapters as of February 2026. Chapters are released roughly every few weeks, and I aim to have the story fully complete by mid-2026 or sooner! Feel free to add to your reading list and/or follow my profile for updates :)

⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY: This story is PG-13 and contains frequent profanity, light alcohol/weed/vape use, sexual themes, mild violence and crude humor. All main characters are 18+.

⚠️ TW: Road to Rockdale has a good bit of humor and wholesome moments. That being said, it can also get dark at times. Characters struggle with their mental health, including survivor's guilt, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Some discuss losing close family members. Other potential triggers include blackmail, drowning, homophobia, and a brief kidnapping scene. If you have specific questions before reading, please feel free to ask.

Please see the Intro chapter for some additional info I can't fit here. Enjoy the story and thanks for reading! :)