Empty Spaces in My Heart

Empty Spaces in My Heart

Stephenie Wailes

167,169 Words

5.0

Description

In the heart of Mount Auburn, a girl named Bridget Hansley grapples with the haunting memories of her past while sitting alone on a grassy hilltop. Dressed in casual attire, she listens to a melanchol ic song that echoes her inner turmoil. As tears stream down her face, she whispers to her late Aunt Jane, revealing a deep-seated pain that refuses to fade with time. A phone call from her brother interrupts her sorrowful reverie, urging her to return home after three long years of self-imposed exile. Bridget's emotional struggle intensifies as she encounters a mysterious couple nearby, their silent exchange hinting at their own heartaches. Just as she resolves to leave, an unsettling gaze from the boy in the couple sends a chill down her spine, igniting a sense of connection amidst their shared sorrow. As Bridget navigates her feelings of loss and longing, she unexpectedly finds herself in a surreal and disorienting situation, awakening in a strange, whimsical room. With a busy alarm clock ringing in her ears, she begins to question her reality and the choices that led her here. This novel weaves a tale of grief, connection, and the search for closure, as Bridget must confront her past and the shadows that linger in her heart. Will she find the strength to return home and face the memories that haunt her, or will she remain lost in the empty spaces of her life?