The One I Left Behind: A Novel

Reggie, a successful architect, has built a life far removed from the haunting shadows of her past. Years ago, she fled her hometown, desperate to escape the traumatic memories of a chilling summer that changed everything. As she has forged a new identity, those dark echoes linger silently, always threatening to resurface and disrupt the carefully constructed world she's created.

However, when a new project unexpectedly leads Reggie back to her roots, she is forced to confront the ghosts she thought she'd left behind. Old secrets and unresolved feelings rush to the surface, compelling her to unravel the truths of that fateful summer. In a tale that intertwines ambition, memory, and the complexities of human relationships, Reggie must navigate the delicate balance between her present life and the shadows of her past, ultimately discovering how deeply the two are connected.