The Promenade — Ben Miller

Life isn't easy... not for you, not for me, and certainly not for Luke Tomlin. He trudges through each day in a slow march of unrelenting sadness, haunted by a string of tragic deaths and a lifetime's worth of unrealized dreams.

Only when he's strolling on Cape May's promenade can Luke find any kind of peace or clarity. The resort's asphalt boardwalk has been his refuge since he was old enough to put one foot in front of the other. He's lost count of the hundreds of miles he's clocked going from end to end, listening only to the ocean, feeling only the breezes, gazing at all those familiar sights.

And then one day, everything changes through a series of chance encounters along the promenade. Luke is challenged to journey inward, examining his life with new perspective.

Weary from burden and broken by loss, Luke Tomlin wanders the famed Cape May promenade, an asphalt walkway that replaced the city's boardwalk generations ago. What begins as a leisurely stroll turns into a journey of self-discovery when Luke meets a chorus of people from varied backgrounds, each with a story to tell.

An old injury forces him to take frequent breaks on different benches lining the promenade, allowing for conversations that leave a profound impact. Hearing their stories triggers deep-routed memories, many Luke would rather forget. He begins to question narratives that have dominated his life and ultimately finds himself confronting the specters of his past.

Cape May's pristine beachfront has been a mecca for people seeking rest and rejuvenation since the 1700s. Walking along the promenade in “America's Oldest Seashore Resort,” Luke's heart softens and his soul opens to healing and a peace he had long since thought was beyond his grasp.