STORY SYNOPSIS
'Bye, Jack' is a heartbreaking tale of love and the strength to make difficult choices. It revolves around 24-year-old Mandy, a gentle soul drawn to the rogue charm of her friend, Jack. With his carefree attitude, smoky allure, and candid demeanor that borders on hurtful, Jack embodies everything Mandy shouldn't want –– but does.
Jack's emotional maturity might compare to a pea's, yet his straightforwardness, often misconstrued as harsh, captivates Mandy. Despite being in a serious relationship, Jack flirts with Mandy, offering her an intoxicating dose of attention she finds hard to resist.
Mandy's love for Jack feels right, like two puzzle pieces fitting together seamlessly. Simultaneously, it also brings her a whirlwind of pain as she becomes a secondary character in Jack's life, caught in the crossfire of his existing relationship.
As Mandy's love for Jack deepens, so does the pain. She's at a crossroads, grappling with a decision that could liberate or break her altogether. Will Mandy continue to live under Jack's shadow, silently bearing the heartache? Or will she gather the courage to say 'Bye, Jack,' paving the way for her own happiness? The story unravels this emotional dilemma, making readers question the boundaries of love and the price one is willing to pay for it.
Reading Playlist
By Justine Castellon
01 Chocolate (Snow Patrol)
02 Gravity (Embrace)
03 Lucky You (The National)
04 I Should Live in Salt (The National)
05 Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing (Chris Isaak)
06 Today (Fruit Bats)
07 Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks (The National)
08 Ahiny Pople Happy (R.E.M.)
09 Big Sur (The Thrills)
10 Cool Change - Acoustic (Glenn Shorrock)
11 Terrible Love (The National)
12 Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own (U2)
13 I'll Be Here (The Reindeer Section)
14 Turn On Me (The Shins)
15 Lost In The Dream (The war On Drugs)
16 Cry (Cigarette After Sex)