Home After Eight

By Bryle Melgarejo

Ethan had everything going for him. He was a star athlete at Bellavida High, and the kind of person everyone admired. But everything ended the night he gave his life to save his little brother, Evan.

Eight years later, Ethan wakes up still eighteen years old, only to find that the world has moved on without him. Evan isn't the little kid he remembers anymore. He's grown into a quiet, distant teenager who barely knows who Ethan is. Their parents are gone, the house no longer feels like home, and Ethan can't help but wonder if there's still a place for him in a life that kept going after he was gone.

As Ethan tries to reconnect with Evan and figure out why he was given a second chance, he realizes that coming back isn't as simple as he thought.

Home After Eight is a story about grief, family, second chances, and learning that home isn't always a place. Sometimes, it's the people who choose to let you back in.

Perfect for readers who loved 13 Reasons Why, Hi Bye, Mama , and Your Name, this is a heartfelt story about loss, healing, and finding your way back to the people who matter most.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBGXCNXV
• ISBN13: 9798188080587
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"