In the small town of Lytton, population 350, Cole Chambers is a young man carrying the weight of his family's struggles on his shoulders. He protects his sister's son from abuse, manages the family gas station, and cares for his brain-damaged mother, feeling responsible for her condition. When Cole discovers a creative writing class at the local university, he sees a chance to escape his monotonous life, but at what cost? As he spends more time away, falling for a rich girl named Serafina, his family and friends in Lytton begin to fall apart. Guilt-ridden, Cole returns home, only to have Serafina's visit set off a chain of tragic events that alter the lives of everyone in the town forever.
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In a vibrant city, a young writer discovers his artistic voice and finds love, but his newfound happiness is threatened when his sister's life begins to unravel, prompting a heart-wrenching decision between pursuing his own dreams and prioritizing his family's needs.
