On a Trip

In On a Trip, Emily White invites the reader into a sun-washed world where chance encounters bloom into slow, dangerous desires, rendered through expressive manga imagery and a sensual, nostalgic tone. The title story unfolds during a journey through Provence, where the rhythm of travel loosens inhibitions and glances linger a fraction too long. Between the soft hum of a tour bus and the golden streets of Aix-en-Provence, attraction grows through casual touches, shared laughter, and the electric tension of secrecy. A hand brushes against a thigh at the back of the group, a breath lingers near an ear, and eyes meet with a promise that words never speak aloud.

One illustrated moment freezes the heat of Corso Mirabeau at dusk: a kiss stolen in the open air, trembling with risk and anticipation. This collection whispers that some trips never truly end—they continue, quietly burning, long after the luggage is unpacked.