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Ashes

Lucille Cane, the sole survivor of a Black homestead burned to ash, returns to the Mississippi town that erased her family seeking truth—not revenge—only to uncover a buried curse the town has murdered for generations to keep silent.

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Posted:
02/19/2026
Updated:
02/19/2026
Author Bio:
Samuel L. Johnson is a screenwriter focused on character-driven stories that explore legacy, identity, and survival. His work often blends grounded realism with mythic undertones, drawing from Southern history, psychological tension, and generational themes. “Low Down Dirty Cowgirl” reflects his interest in stories where buried truths resurface and characters are forced to confront the past that shaped them.

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