Fragments

In 1990s Alaska, Sylvie Vin Tonique is an introverted, gentle young woman working at a remote research lab. Deaf since infancy and carrying the scars of a tragic past, Sylvie finds her safe haven in music and her small circle of kind-hearted friends.

When Sylvie's best friend, Rosie, a vivacious makeup artist, tips her off about a strange discovery pulled from the Yukon River, Sylvie's quiet life begins to unravel. Hidden in the lab is a mysterious aquatic creature whose presence stirs curiosity, wonder, and an unexpected connection that will test everything she believes about herself and the world.

As Sylvie grows closer to the creature, she is drawn into a dangerous conflict with her tyrannical boss, Mr. Sketch, a power-hungry villain determined to exploit the discovery at any cost. With the help of her neighbors and her own determination, Sylvie must find the courage to defy control, protect what matters most, and face impossible choices about love, freedom, and sacrifice.

Set against the stark beauty of Alaska's wilderness and the backdrop of a storm that will change everything, this is a story of resilience, found family, and the quiet strength of a woman who dares to open her heart-even when the world tries to close it.