A love that could've saved, but didn't. A goodbye that was never spoken-only lived.
The One Who Kept Running is a poetic journey through heartbreak, longing, and the quiet strength of letting go. Told in forty intimate entries, this collection traces the arc of love unraveling-from the first signs of distance to the final moments of stillness and release.
With language that is tender, minimalist, and emotionally resonant, Noah Grey offers a mirror for those who were left behind, and a soft landing for anyone learning to stay after someone else runs.
This is not a book of advice.
It's a book of ache, of breath, of remembering how to exist without the person you thought would stay.
Whether you're healing from love that slipped away, abandonment, emotional silence, or the ache of almost-this collection is a quiet companion for your heart.
Perfect for fans of:
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Anyone craving raw, lyrical writing that speaks directly to loss and healing
"You ran. And I stayed.
And that's where the story ends-
not with a reunion, but with a release."