Where Love Lingers

Ava has loved Tyler, her brother's best friend, for as long as she can remember. Growing up as neighbors, they shared laughter and dreams in their childhood treehouse, but because of tragic death, everything changed. Blamed by her family for the loss, Ava becomes increasingly isolated, while her brother Ethan and sister Lucy draw closer to Tyler, leaving her to grapple with her unspoken feelings.

As Tyler becomes entangled with Lucy, Ava is forced to watch from the sidelines, wrestling with the weight of her unrequited love and the emotional scars left by her family's blame. Unbeknownst to Tyler, Ava harbors a deep trauma that has shaped her view of love and relationships. Just as Ava begins to find solace in her best friend Layla, Tyler's acknowledgment of her sister causes a rift that drives her deeper into despair.

With emotions simmering and unresolved tensions mounting, the story takes a turn when Tyler realizes the depth of his feelings for Ava. Can he find a way to reconcile his past mistakes and prove his love, or will the shadows of unrequited love tear them apart forever?

TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Emotional and Physical Abuse
Domestic Violence
Death of a Parent
Mental Health Struggles
Bullying