The Memory of Things

On September 11, 2001, 16-year-old Kyle Donohue witnesses the collapse of the twin towers from his high school and encounters a girl covered in ash and wearing costume wings while fleeing home. With his family unreachable and his father likely caught up in the disaster, Kyle decides to take the girl to his home, leading to a journey of mystery and connection told from both their perspectives. As he learns more about her, he grapples with the desire to help her find her family and his deepening feelings for her, all amidst the backdrop of a world forever changed by tragedy. This poignant narrative explores themes of friendship, first love, and the enduring spirit of hope.