The Peridot

A young woman returns to her quiet hometown, devastated by the sudden loss of her father—the man who had always been her anchor and guide. As she navigates the fog of grief and sorts through his belongings, she uncovers a cryptic artifact—something that doesn’t belong—accompanied by whispers of a long-buried family secret no one ever dared to speak of. What begins as a flicker of curiosity soon spirals into a relentless search for the truth.

Driven by a restless spirit and a growing suspicion that her father’s death may be connected to the mystery she's unraveling, she plunges deeper into the shadows of her family's past. What she discovers challenges everything she thought she knew—about her father, her family, and herself. Layers of betrayal and sacrifice emerge, forcing her to confront the lies she’s been told, and the ones she’s told herself.

As the secrets unfold, danger mounts. Old relationships are tested, unlikely allies appear, and a hidden legacy begins to surface—one that could upend her entire world. Through it all, she’s pushed to the edge of her courage, her identity reshaped with every revelation. In the end, her journey isn't just about uncovering the past—it's about claiming her future and deciding who she truly wants to become.

*Disclaimer: the characters, names, places, and events are the product of the author's imagination. Any similarities to real people or events are coincidental.