The Map That Refused to Be Finished SHORT

In the inland town of Northmere, an unfinished hand-drawn map has been passed quietly between caretakers for decades. It does not show roads or borders, but moments—places where decisions were delayed, paths were reconsidered, and lives shifted direction. When Callen Ward unexpectedly becomes responsible for the map, he discovers that it changes only when someone truly understands where they stand. The story explores movement, responsibility, and the idea that not all destinations are meant to be reached—some are meant to be recognized.