The 'River God curse' blamed Forrest family for women disappearing. Raina's family died; she returns for truth. Daisy missing; Raina enters as 'substitute bride'. She finds 'River God' is Julian, controlled by chief. Chief and Aunt Frances trafficked humans, killing Raina's family. Raina and Julian expose crimes; they're executed. Daisy and mother drown, reigniting panic. Raina and Julian find Archer killed them for debt, using legend. Archer dies. She and Julian leave, seeking justice.
