Catherine Over Water

In the midst of California’s smoky wildfire season, Catherine Moss, a mythology professor grieving her missing daughter, finds unexpected companionship in a talkative crow named Veronica, who unexpectedly communicates with her. As Veronica becomes her support guide, Catherine reconnects with others, including an unhoused artist, and begins to confront her deepest fears about her daughter's potential return. Set against a backdrop of environmental turmoil and personal loss, the story explores themes of hope, resilience, and confronting the unknown.