Welcome to the Dark Pines, Mississippi -- home of the very wealthy and the very poor…
Episode One: Return to Dark Pines opens with a death in the family… This series from Keegan Kennedy explores the sexually-charged, campy and dramatic lives of the good and bad citizens of Alexandria County. Written in the tradition of the late, great prime-time soaps of the 1980's, the story is roller coaster ride with a distinct, modern twist on southern, small-town life.
The series focuses on a diverse ensemble of unforgettable characters. Hollywood actress, Kristen Lancaster returns to her childhood hometown to resolve her deceased father's affairs, but soon finds herself with affairs of her own. Harrison Lord is the handsome and ruthless businessman and undisputed head of his family. William Everett is a sweet, gay college professor with a questionable partner. Tawana Tatum is an aspiring country singer with terrible luck. Julie Lord is the pampered wife, who suspects her husband of infidelity. Olympia St. James is a lusty vixen with unquenchable tastes for alcohol and men. Duke Culpepper is the rugged and protective rancher with a heart of gold, looking for a man to call his own. Dean Lord is the hunky football jock - just returned from college. Tim Reid is an out and proud community college student with a knack for making mistakes....
Originally published as Under the Tall Pines by Kennedy's alter ego, Keith Yates.