Matthew Curcio

Shane Tallard grew up in San Clemente, California, only knowing the sand and surf. Before Shane's first week of senior year of high school, he is introduced to Sophia Torres, one of the best soccer players in all Southern California. Shane immediately takes a liking to Sophia after they share a textbook for a required Science class. Shane teaches Sophia how to live life on the edge, while Sophia teaches Shane patience and growth. However, just months into their relationship, their love is tested by a tragedy that appears unfair and at the worst of times for both teenagers. The fear of loss tests both Shane and Sophia as the waves of Southern California crash against their own testament of time. Ultimately, both Shane and Sophia discover that even the planets, moon and stars were at some point in orbit. This gives their relationship hope for love, if not for today, for tomorrow.

Shane Tallard grew up in San Clemente, California, only knowing the sand and surf. Before Shane's first week of senior year of high school, he is introduced to Sophia Torres, one of the best soccer players in all Southern California. Shane immediately takes a liking to Sophia after they share a textbook for a required Science class. Shane teaches Sophia how to live life on the edge, while Sophia teaches Shane patience and growth. However, just months into their relationship, their love is tested by a tragedy that appears unfair and at the worst of times for both teenagers. The fear of loss tests both Shane and Sophia as the waves of Southern California crash against their own testament of time. Ultimately, both Shane and Sophia discover that even the planets, moon and stars were at some point in orbit. This gives their relationship hope for love, if not for today, for tomorrow.

Alex Crawford is an aspiring journalist from the rich and affluent neighborhoods of Greenwich, Connecticut. After graduating from college with a degree in journalism, Alex finds it fitting that he accept a summer position as a full-time reporter for the Hampton Herald, a publication based in East Hampton, New York. Alex's first real-time story has him covering Axton Myers's, the executive editor of the New York Times, much-anticipated retirement. Much to Alex's delight, he soon learns that Axton too once used to work at the Hampton Herald, which was formerly known as the Southampton Observer. While continuing to meet with Axton, Alex learns of his broken past, while uncovering an article that Axton wrote as a twenty-two-year-old entitled "The Only Constable." With the help of his new hires (Audrey and Nathan), Alex is able to meet the man behind the story, Peconic Village Bay Constable Miles Walker. Soon, Alex's summer starts to heat up as his relationship with Audrey intensifies and his friendship with Nathan grows. While searching for answers, Alex finds himself lonelier than ever before but one step closer to the truth.