A young merman named Elliott washes onto the shore of Stardew Valley unconscious. Trying to figure out why he ended up there, he learns the lifestyle of the people in the area while trying to conceal the fact that he isn't human. He starts reading books from the local museum to learn about the culture and gains a fascination with the art of writing. After a year, he feels comfortable with his dream to become a well-known writer and meets a young man named Jack who moves into town.