In a small, isolated town on the North Carolina coast, a mysterious woman named Laurel Shelton lives in solitude, shunned by the superstitious locals who believe her to be cursed. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a mute stranger hiding in the woods, a man with a dangerous secret that could change everything. As their bond deepens, they must navigate the suspicions of the townsfolk and the looming threat of World War I, ultimately confronting the dark forces that seek to tear them apart.