Unlikely Animals

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A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under unusual circumstances in this unique tale of life, death, and the afterlife. The Starlings reside in Everton, a town marked by Corbin Park and Maple Street Cemetery, and the legend of Emma Starling's supposed healing hands. However, Emma has struggled to harness her abilities, especially since her childhood friend Crystal vanished due to addiction, a case largely ignored by authorities. Now, Emma returns to care for her dying father, Clive Sterling, who has been searching for Crystal and has recently begun seeing ghosts, including a long-dead naturalist tied to the town's history. The residents of Maple Street hope Emma will fulfill her potential and cure her father, but she's grappling with her own challenges after being expelled from medical school. Taking a job as a substitute teacher, Emma tries to navigate her responsibilities while her father's health declines. Though she doesn't aspire to be a hero, her actions inadvertently spark the miracle the town desperately needs. Set against the backdrop of a community facing an opioid crisis, this story explores familial expectations, flawed friendships, and the hope of reclaiming what seems lost.