Still: A Paralympic Romance About Healing and Hope

When everything you planned for your future disappears in an instant, how do you rebuild love from the wreckage?
Adam and Claire Hartwell were living their perfect Saturday morning routine-Adam preparing for his marathon training, Claire capturing the golden light streaming through their bedroom. They were young, in love, and planning their forever. Then a distracted driver ran a red light, and their world shattered along with Adam's spine.
The accident took Adam's legs. The aftermath nearly took their marriage.
What follows is an unflinching journey through: • Identity reconstruction when the man who defined himself by running must learn who he is in a wheelchair • Intimacy rebuilding as they navigate the complex landscape of sexuality after spinal cord injury
• Financial devastation and legal battles that test their partnership beyond its limits • Family tensions when well-meaning relatives offer toxic positivity instead of support • Fertility struggles that require medical intervention and redefine their dreams of parenthood
But this isn't just a story about surviving trauma-it's about transformation.
As Adam discovers Paralympic racing and finds new ways to fly, Claire channels their experience into groundbreaking disability photography that challenges society's assumptions about adaptation and strength. Together, they build a community of athletes, artists, and advocates who understand that resilience isn't about overcoming disability-it's about thriving with it.
From Evelyn Hart, Still delivers: • Authentic disabled representation written with extensive community input • Steam and emotional intimacy that explores adaptive sexuality with respect and heat
• Found family dynamics within the Paralympic and disability rights communities • Dual POV storytelling that honors both partners' journeys through crisis • Hope without inspiration porn-real people facing real challenges with genuine love
"Some stories can only be written after being broken apart first."
This is a love story that proves the strongest foundations are built not from perfection, but from the conscious choice to rebuild together, piece by careful piece, into something more beautiful than what came before.