Laura Shouse

Some summers don't just pass; they redefine you. It’s a season measured in a cascade of firsts: the nervous energy of a first date, the terrifying, liberating weight of a first confession, the breathtaking moment you feel truly seen by someone else.

Stephanie Rivera, a shy sixteen-year-old who thrives in quiet observation, and Thomas Aaker, a charismatic seventeen-year-old soccer star, find their worlds collide when they're paired for a challenging community service project: training Dozer, a dog deemed "unadoptable."

Where Mountains Meet follows seventeen-year-old Emma Mitchell after a devastating car accident shatters her world. With physical and emotional scars, Emma moves to a close-knit mountain community to start over, where she forges an unexpected bond with Jake Harrison, a teen mountain rescue volunteer.

For sixteen-year-old Amanda Scott, the real competition isn't on the mat. It’s in the space between heartbeats, in the silence before the music starts, in the whisper of doubt that threatens to shatter her focus.

Towering buildings provide the backdrop in a bustling urban environment. A mysterious street artist decorates the city with intriguing graffiti. These vibrant works ignite curiosity and conversations, challenging societal norms and redefining the purpose of art.