Blissfield

Carter Bartosek, a seasoned foreign correspondent, finds himself drawn back to his small Midwest hometown of Blissfield after years of reporting from the tumultuous streets of Beirut. As he steps back into the familiar landscape of his youth, he is faced with a town that has changed in unexpected ways, mirroring his own journey of personal growth and discovery. The smell of home-cooked meals and the warmth of old friends evoke nostalgia, but beneath the surface, secrets lurk that challenge his understanding of the place he once knew.

As Carter reconnects with his childhood roots, he grapples with the complexities of identity, belonging, and the impact of his career on his relationships. The contrast between the chaos of his wartime stories and the tranquil, yet complicated, life in Blissfield forces him to confront his past choices. Through the lens of his experiences, he begins to navigate the delicate balance between home and the world he has left behind, ultimately exploring what it truly means to find peace in a place once considered a sanctuary.