"The only thing sharper than her heels, is her mind."
Detective. Enigma. Survivor.
Samantha Ashmore is Blackwater City's’s premier private detective, a woman who blends 1940s film noir elegance with razor-sharp intelligence and relentless determination. In a city teeming with corruption, secrets, and shadowy power players, Samantha navigates both the glimmering streets of high society and the dangerous underbelly of Blackwater City with equal grace—and deadly efficiency.
Raised in privilege and intellect, Samantha inherited a sharp mind and investigative instincts from her father, the city’s leading detective, and the poise, sophistication, and social acumen of her mother, a high-society business magnate. Both of her parents were tragically murdered when she was young, leaving her with a profound drive for justice and a personal quest to uncover the forces behind their deaths. Samantha’s education and early experiences shaped her into a formidable detective, skilled in martial arts, marksmanship, and street-level investigation.
Highly intelligent with a keen analytical mind and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Athletic, trained in multiple forms of combat, and proficient with firearms and knives.
Strategic thinker and master of psychological games; knows how to turn enemies’ weaknesses against them.
Uses charm, elegance, and subtle sensuality as tools of influence when necessary, always staying in control.
Devoted to allies she trusts, particularly Ashley Valentine, and maintains a personal moral code despite the city’s gray areas.
Samantha embodies timeless 1940s film noir glamour with a modern, practical edge.
Long, curly brunette hair and deep hazel eyes that shift with emotion.
Elegant attire ranges from tailored trench coats and fedoras to black or red dresses, paired with seamed stockings and heels.
Signature crimson nails and lipstick, paired with concealed weapons, reflect both style and readiness.
Moves effortlessly between the glittering social sphere and the shadows of the city, always blending beauty with lethal precision.
Ashley Valentine – Samantha’s assistant, confidante, and hinted romantic partner. Skilled in disguises, intelligence gathering, and street-level cunning.
Detective Harvard “Harvey” Langton – Police ally with a mutual respect and playful tension; sometimes used by Samantha to gain inside information.
JD (The Connection) – Childhood friend and deep insider in the city’s underworld, the only person who knows Samantha’s personal side beyond Ashley.
Samantha’s life and investigations are complicated by a series of formidable, intelligent, and dangerous women:
Ryleigh Malone – The Elegant Eye
Chrystal Heartland – Shadowheart
Mckenzie Hayes – The Harbinger
Stella Klein – The Madame
Jasmine Casey – Sapphire Shadow
Each brings unique threats, challenges, and intrigue, and all intersect with Samantha’s personal and professional world in unexpected ways.
Samantha navigates a city where law enforcement turns a blind eye to many vices and corruption thrives in the shadows. She operates in the gray areas, using intellect, strategy, and subtle leverage to protect the innocent, uncover hidden truths, and bring the guilty to account—without losing her moral compass.
“Some people leave. Others evolve into something monstrous. But the worst ones? They stay in your blood… like a fine toxin.”
Samantha Ashmore doesn’t just solve crimes—she survives the city, uncovers its deepest secrets, and stands as a symbol of wit, courage, and unflinching resolve in a world designed to test her at every turn.
