*Locations*

Resin Grove – Town Locations

Old Quarter

The beating heart of Resin Grove’s past. Stone-paved streets, crooked lamp posts, and buildings that remember more than they should. Home to antique shops, an old post office, a crumbling opera house, and the legendary Ashbourne Manor — a place that casts long shadows, even at noon.

Ridgewood Heights

The rich ridge. Winding drives, manicured hedges, sprawling estates behind tall gates. The Ashbournes own half the properties here, and their influence trickles down like fog. “The Heights” are quiet — too quiet. Something always watches from behind curtain-glass windows.

Mariner’s Hollow

Middle-class suburbia. Fenced yards, seasonal wreaths, and cul-de-sacs that echo with the bounce of basketballs. Life here is stable, if a little routine. Riley, Sadie, and several other teens call this neighborhood home. It smells like lawns, barbecues, and secrets.

Cotton Row

Once a bustling trade street near the train line, now a quiet stretch of brick warehouses, converted artist lofts, and shuttered diners. It’s the town’s aging spine, connecting the old to the new. Ethan and Nick hang out here, away from the eyes of Ridgewood Heights.

Greater Region and Nearby Areas

Eldermere Lake (5 miles east)

A lake surrounded by thick pine woods. Silent cabins, foggy trails, and the haunting ruins of Hartley Hall — the once-mighty ancestral home now swallowed by moss and decay. Eldermere feels suspended in time, and the woods whisper if you listen long enough.

Bridgemont (30 minutes south)

The city with teeth. It roared into life after World War II with factories, rail lines, and suburban sprawl. It's fast-paced, gritty, and impersonal — everything Resin Grove is not. But it has the college, the clubs, the money, and a pull that never truly lets go.

Key Landmarks & Natural Features

The Old Bridge

An arched stone bridge crossing the river that splits the town in two. It’s elegant, sturdy, and worn — like it’s seen more things fall apart than come together. It’s often where teens meet late at night or where you go when you need to think… or hide.

Amber Street

A long, historic road that winds through the Old Quarter, crosses the Old Bridge, and climbs into Ridgewood Heights. The Ashbournes and other elite families own much of it. Every address on this street means something — or once did.

Riverside Park

A stretch of green tucked along the slow-moving river on the edge of Mariner's Hollow. Winding gravel paths, low-hanging willow trees, rusted swings, and a long-forgotten stone gazebo with initials carved deep into the bench wood. Most days it’s quiet — dog walkers, old men feeding ducks, teens killing time. But at dusk, the shadows stretch, and it becomes something else entirely. Lovers meet here. Arguments echo here. Secrets are buried just under the soft earth. The kind of place that remembers every whispered promise… and every broken one.

The Three Lakes

Sable Lake (south, near Bridgemont University)

Dark, glassy, and quiet. Students wander its banks during the day, but locals say it’s best avoided at night. Rumors of drownings, strange lights, and things under the surface cling to Sable like mist.

Thistle Lake (3 miles west)

A small, scenic lake ringed by rustic cabins, mostly family-owned for generations. It’s a favorite getaway for school break weekends and summer bonfires. There's warmth here — and the risk of letting your guard down too far.

Eldermere Lake (6 miles southeast)

The largest of the three, nestled at the edge of forested hills. Only the wealthiest families — like the Ashbournes — have cabins here. It’s secluded, serene, and just a little too perfect. The deeper waters are cold, still, and unwelcoming.

Other Notables

Resin Grove High School

Red brick, ivy-covered, and slightly too big for the current population. The building creaks with history — championship banners, long-forgotten clubs, and echoes of schoolyard rivalries still felt in its gym and theater.

The Rail Line

Cuts across the southern edge of town, connecting Resin Grove to Bridgemont. The train is old but runs daily — a slow-moving artery through trees, fog, and time. It’s how some people escape, and others find their way back.

Cielo Rojo

A lively, no-frills taqueria tucked into a corner lot in Mariner’s Hollow. The walls are painted bright turquoise, with string lights curling around the patio railings and music always drifting out onto the street. Inside, the tables are mismatched, the salsa bar is crowded, and the food is fast, flavorful, and made to be eaten with your hands. Cielo Rojo is never quiet, never fancy — just bold, beloved, and always full. It's a neighborhood fixture, the kind of place people grow up with and keep coming back to.

Little Lantern

A warm, tucked-away noodle bar on a quiet stretch near Mariner’s Hollow’s main bus route. With steamed-up windows and a narrow, wood-paneled interior, it feels like a secret you only share with people you trust. Bowls of hand-pulled noodles come out steaming, the broths deep and rich, and the condiments crowd every table. A favorite of students, nurses, and night-shift workers, Little Lantern stays open late, humming softly under paper lanterns and the clatter of chopsticks.

Basil & Crumb

A cozy, slightly chaotic lunch spot with chalkboard menus and an open kitchen that fills the whole place with the smell of roasted garlic and warm bread. It sits at the edge of Mariner’s Hollow’s old train yard, part café, part sandwich counter. Basil & Crumb is the kind of place where you order at the counter, steal a window seat, and watch the regulars chat with the staff like family. Nothing’s too fancy — grilled cheese, tomato bisque, cold brew in mismatched mugs — but everything tastes like it was made with real care.

Gladiator Gym

Located in Mariner's Hollow. Loud music, louder bodies. Gladiator Gym isn’t about aesthetics — it’s about sweat, strength, and survival. Once a warehouse, now transformed with exposed beams, foggy windows, and the clang of free weights echoing off concrete walls. Trainers roam like predators, and regulars form a tight, sweaty ecosystem of competition, camaraderie, and flirtation. There’s no air-conditioning, just big floor fans and the constant hum of intensity. In the back: a boxing ring. In the locker rooms: heat, steam, and secrets. It’s where people push limits — and not always just physical ones.

Bridgemont University (BU)

In the city of Bridgemont, near Sable lake. The nearest university to Resin Grove,