Shattered Summer

Aurelia Carpers thought she had lost everything the day her family died in a car crash. Now, thrust into a world that feels alien and cruel, she's forced to confront the raw edges of grief, guilt, and anger-all while navigating the expectations of people who barely understand the storm inside her.

James Sinclair, a college student with a reputation for charm and recklessness, finds himself unexpectedly responsible for the fragile girl who once shared his childhood. But Aurelia is no ordinary guest. She's haunted, unpredictable, and determined to push boundaries.

As summer stretches on, their lives collide in ways neither can predict. Between moments of vulnerability, tense confrontations, and quiet revelations, both must confront what it means to survive and whether trust, laughter, or even connection can find a place in the aftermath of tragedy.

Grief is complicated. Healing is messy. And for Aurelia and James, the summer promises neither comfort nor simplicity, but it might just force them to confront the truths they've been running from.