29 parts Ongoing Ella Rose lives life like it's a vinyl record on repeat, spinning with colour, charm, and a little chaos. A 19-year-old with a heart as bright as her 60s-inspired wardrobe, she's a whirlwind of wit and energy, always chasing the next adventure in the ever-moving streets of New York City.
Sombr, real name Shane, is a rising singer-songwriter known for his haunting lyrics and quiet soul. At 19, he's already making waves in the indie scene, but behind the fame is a thoughtful, reserved boy still figuring out where he fits in a world that wants too much, too fast.
Their worlds collide on a warm summer afternoon in SoHo, when Ella literally bumps into him, starstruck and barefoot in vintage boots. One photo turns into a conversation, one question into laughter, and one moment into a connection neither of them saw coming. Before she rushes off to meet friends, Ella gives him her Instagram with a hopeful smile. He promises to text.
And he does.
Told in dual perspectives, Text Me in the City is a heartwarming, slow-burning romance about two YA from different rhythms of life finding harmony in each other, through music, messy feelings, and the streets of a city that never stops moving.
Sometimes, the best love stories begin with a message and a moment you never expected.