Lauren Schwartzbard

A Train Ride Away

Jordan Bohn returns to her hometown after years away because being there reminds her of her abusive father. She runs into her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Smith, at the train station and they go to their old haunt, the diner. During lunch, Jordan realizes the past isn't really past.

Colors of the Soul

A girl lives with her cat in a monotone world that rains colors - but no one is allowed to touch them. One day, her cat escapes and the girl accidentally interacts with the colorful rain, It is beautiful and enthralling and the girl abandons the rules to dance. As the rain stops, a patrol arrives. They whitewash and capture her. The girl is again surrounded by black and white. That is, until she realizes the color is inside her.

A Paid Connection

When Caroline’s therapist of 15 years, Judy, announces her retirement, Caroline refuses to let her go without a fight.