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To those whose hearts have been shattered, who no longer believe in love, who believe that love is not for them… This book is for you. Life isn’t over yet. It’s just the beginning.
A literary journey through grief, memory, and the enduring search for meaning.
“To those whose hearts have been shattered, who no longer believe in love, who believe that love is not for them… This book is for you. Life isn’t over yet. It’s just the beginning.”English manuscript, opening dedication (page 1)
The sea is a recurring setting in the story: Eva and Liam meet there, return there, and use it as a quiet space for grief, reflection and hope.
“I want to be a writer. I want to write about my life, the pain, the love, and the moments that shaped me.”
Eva says that she wants to be a writer and to write about her life, pain, love and the moments that shaped her.
English manuscript, Chapter 1“Maybe I'm not running from anything... Maybe I'm just looking for something I lost a long time ago. Hope.”
Liam returns to the ocean searching for a reason to believe in life again, meeting Eva in the quiet of midnight.
English manuscript, Chapters 1–2“Maybe broken people find each other for a reason.”
“Maybe to remind each other that we're not broken.”
"What brings you here?" he asked. "My grandfather just died," I answered quietly. "And yet, you were close to him?" I shook my head. "No." He paused, then asked, "So why are you crying?" "Because sometimes I think about it… people die."
English manuscript, Chapter 1 — first encounter at the sea
Original photography accompanying the novel.
A literary journey through grief, memory, and the enduring search for meaning.