The Worm Lady’s Daughter

In the rugged, wind-swept dunes of Noosa Heads, a young girl named Cheryl grows up in the shadows of secrecy and survival. Her mother, known only as the Worm Lady, scrapes together a living by the sea, harvesting beach worms and selling them to tourists. But behind her mother’s weathered face lies a life of sacrifice, lived out in the hidden alleys of Brisbane.

As Cheryl comes of age, her world is shattered by a single night of violence that leaves her alone to bury her past—both literally and figuratively—deep within the sand.

Yet, the past has a way of resurfacing, much like the shifting dunes themselves. Years later, a chance encounter with a man from her darkest memories sets Cheryl on a path of silent revenge, as she battles the demons that have haunted her since childhood.

But justice comes at a price, and as Cheryl navigates love, loss, and the passage of time, she must decide whether to continue burying her secrets—or finally let them see the light of day. The Worm Lady’s Daughter is a tale of resilience, the burden of untold stories, and the relentless pursuit of redemption.