Stayed

In this gripping alternate history, the 1816 Emancipation Proclamation leads to the repatriation of formerly enslaved people to Liberia, blending freedom with exile. Amid tightening government patrols, Amos Jackson guides those who choose to remain in Tennessee through perilous terrain, all while grappling with his own sense of duty and guilt. As they navigate the wilderness and encounter a hidden network of maroon settlements, the refugees face difficult choices in a world where survival and identity are at stake. "STAYED" offers a thought-provoking exploration of resilience and belonging in a reimagined America.