First published 2014
Caroline stands at the crossroads of her small town life, watching friends leave for bigger cities while she remains tied to familiar streets and fading dreams. She works at the local diner, serves coffee to the same faces every morning, and wonders if this is all there is. When an unexpected opportunity arrives, Caroline must choose between the safety of what she knows and the uncertainty of what might be. Her relationships with family and friends pull her in different directions as she struggles to define herself beyond the expectations others have placed on her. The story follows Caroline through moments of doubt and discovery as she learns that sometimes the biggest journey happens when you finally decide to trust yourself. At its heart, this is a story about finding courage to change your life when change feels impossible.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Caroline, Small Town
Period: Contemporary
44 pages · Paperback · Huqua Press