Remind Me Why I'm Here

When 18-year-old Maya travels from Chicago to a remote Australian town for a six-week stay, she finds herself far from the beautiful Sydney Harbour she expected, instead facing a hot, fly-ridden locale and an unenthusiastic host brother, Gus. As Gus plans his own summer adventures, their clashes and unexpected connection reveal that beneath surface impressions, there’s more to their experiences—and each other—than meets the eye. This story explores the surprises of new environments, the complexity of relationships, and the idea that sometimes, it takes a world apart to bring people together.