The exiled heart of a witch

A young woman living in a medieval village where rumors and fear of witches run deep. Lila's life takes a tragic turn when her mother, unable or unwilling to believe her own daughter's cries for help, accuses her of witchcraft. The accusation arises after Lila confides in her mother about the inappropriate and unsettling behavior of her stepfather, who has been secretly harassing her. Instead of protecting her, her mother chooses to stand by her husband, dismissing Lila's words as the delusions of a troubled girl.
Blinded by loyalty to her husband and refusing to acknowledge the painful truth, Lila's mother turns on her own daughter. She publicly accuses Lila of being a witch, a claim fueled by the village's superstitions and her own denial. With her mother's betrayal cutting her to the core, Lila is ostracized, not only by her family but by the entire village. Her stepfather's influence and the community's fear of witches seal her fate as she becomes the target of scorn and violence.
In her isolation, Lila meets a kind-hearted traveler who offers her the compassion and understanding that her own mother failed to provide. Though their bond is one of comfort, it also draws the attention of those who believe Lila's growing connection with the outsider only deepens her "witchcraft."
As Lila struggles with the unbearable weight of her mother's rejection, the loss of her innocence, and the painful truth of her abandonment, she must navigate the fine line between survival and becoming the very thing she's accused of. Forced into exile by those who should have protected her, Lila embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with both the external and internal forces that threaten to consume her.