#╰ 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗥 ﹐ introduction.

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WELCOME TO BRIAR RIDGE  RIVER WALKER ! WHO IS KNOWN AS “ RIV ” AND WAS RECENTLY SEEN LEAVING HER HOME IN  BEACH FRONT. SHE IS CURRENTLY  TWENTY - NINE YEARS OLD. SHE RESEMBLES  MICHELLE RANDOLPH  AND IS A  CONSERVATION MARINE BIOLOGIST AT MARINE LAND. THEY’RE BEST KNOWN FOR  COMPETING IN SURF COMPETITIONS AROUND THE WORLD  AND ALSO,  FOUNDED A NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING MARINE LIFE IN AUSTRALIA. WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER IS THAT  SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF A PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER.

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full  birth name.　celeste mae river williamson.　　legal name:　river penelope james walker　　aliases. riv, pls give her more ! birthdate.　october 2nd ( 29 )　　hometown.　kiama,  australia　　gender  +  pronouns.　cis  woman  +  she / her　　orientation.　bisexual.　　zodiac.　libra sun, cancer moon, libra rising.　　occupation.　conservation marine biologist @ marine land.　　positive traits.　bright,  harmonious,  resilient,  sweet.　　negative traits.　fixative,  melancholic, secretive,  sensitive.

╰　𝗜𝗡-𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛. TW(s) : death, domestic abuse, spousal abuse, stalking, murder. 

celeste mae river williamson emerged into the world on a starlit night in sydney, australia. as a child, celeste witnessed the stark duality of her parents’ lives. her mother, helen williamson, a high profile surgeon, held their home under her unwavering control. with each order she uttered, a ripple of obedience coursed through the air, shaping every on a whim into reality. yet beneath this facade lay a tempestuous spirit, prone to fits of rage that could rend the very fabric of their abode. her father, james williamson, a once hard-working and very brave paramedic, bore the scars of battles both physical and emotional. haunted by the horrors he had witnessed; he had retreated into a world of silence. his spirit, once ablaze, had been extinguished by the ceaseless torment within his own home. 

one fateful night, as the moon cast its pale glow upon the williamson household, a storm of violence erupted. helen, her eyes blazing with fury, unleashed a torrent of pain upon her husband. with a deafening crash he fell lifeless to the ground, his blood staining the cold tile floor of the kitchen. in that moment, the world celeste knew shattered into a thousand pieces. fear gnawed at her heart as her mother commanded her to fetch a shovel and to get into the family mini van.

with trembling hands, celeste dug a shallow grave beneath the gnarled roots of an ancient oak, her mind reeling from the horrors she had witnessed. as the first rays of dawn pierced the darkness, celeste stood alone at the edge of the grave, her father’s body laid to rest amidst the whispers of the wind. the once-bright flame of her childhood had been extinguished, replaced by a cold, unyielding resolve.

forced to care for herself after her mother fled, celeste became a silent witness to her mother’s crime, her heart burdened by a secret she dared not utter. that is until the day the police broke down her mother’s door, celeste’s world was once again shaken and shattered.

taken into custody, a young celeste poured out her heart to the kind-hearted detective heath walker, who offered her a glimmer of hope in the darkness. taking her into his home with his loving wife, lara, he provided celeste with a sanctuary where she could finally heal and find her place in the world.  

their unwavering belief in celeste’s potential and their refusal to let her past define her ignited a spark of hope within the young child. they saw beyond the scars of her childhood, recognizing the resilient spirit that dwelled within her.

with each passing day, celeste shed the chains of her former life, embracing the love and nurturing guidance of the walkers. as she blossomed in their embrace, celeste’s longing to sever her ties with her past intensified. with heath and lara’s unwavering support, she embarked on a quest to reclaim her identity.

at the age of ten, she cast aside her former name, she became river penelope james walker, a symbol of her newfound strength and determination. 

river grows up in a small coastal town, south of sydney, australia. she spent her days exploring the rock pools and tide pools, fascinated by the creatures that lived there. she loved watching the dolphins play in the waves and was always curious about the marine life that lived in the ocean. when she was twelve, she went on a school trip to the great barrier reef. she was amazed by the beauty and diversity of the coral reef and knew that she wanted to spend her life studying and protecting marine life.   

after that trip heath began planning trips to aquariums all over australia, and then the u.s and canada. nurturing his daughter’s passion, heath brought in fish aquariums to place throughout their home. he learned how to balance the chemicals in the aquariums, then passed this knowledge on to river so she knew how to take care of the fish herself. it was through the many years of cleaning tanks, buying new fish and healing sick fish with heath that truly inspired river to be interested in marine biology.  

after high school, she went to university to study marine biology. she excelled in her studies and graduated with honours.

she then got a job as a research assistant at a marine research center. at the research center, she worked on a variety of projects, including studying the effects of pollution on marine life and developing new ways to protect marine ecosystems. she also got involved in outreach programs, teaching school children about the importance of marine conservation.

after a few years, she decided to start her own charity. she founded a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting marine life in australia. her organization works to educate the public about the importance of marine conservation, and to advocate for policies that protect marine ecosystems.

just as she was beginning to settle into her fulfilling life, river was approached by a producer of an independent film crew. it was about her successful, non-profit organization. when the documentary was released back in 2019, it was a big hit in australia, and was even nominated for an award for sundance. it didn’t win, but it did make its impression.

a year later, river was once again approached by a producer. this time, the producer and crew were from the united states, and they didn’t want to talk about her organization and accomplishments, but of her life as celeste williamson. she didn’t want to do it at first and it took months of consideration and persuasion.  

an important part of our unwritten history are documentaries made about the simple people who have an inspiring story that no one has told before. such is the example of people who have survived through tragedies such as wars or tyranny. there are also stories, true stories, that should be told to the public. and so, the young life of celeste williamson was released in australia. it was quickly picked up by netflix, and once again, nominated for a sundance award.

river’s life changed within three weeks. her name became the fifth most searched name. her instagram was flooded with new followers. local news stations wanted exclusive follow-up pieces on her life, her trauma, her recovery of what she has been through.

all of this made river feel as if she were roadkill on the side of the road, vultures picking over her carcass; fighting for scrapes that would fill their hunger. she did a few podcasts, hoping that would ease the appetite of those who wanted to know more. unfortunately, in doing those podcasts, river only added fuel to the flame. she was witnessing her life go up in flames before her eyes, having captured the attention of the masses, propelling her to fame and fortune. 

however, her “success" also drew the attention of a dark and twisted individual — a stalker consumed by jealousy and obsession. this malevolent individual sought to possess river, so to speak. that’s why she ends up in briar ridge, for the most part. river needed to get away, she needed a place to hide from those who thought they had the right to be part of her story by any means necessary.

witnessing how overrun her life in australia had become, river reached out to an old friend in university heights, pleading for help where she could see, hopefully, lead a relatively normal life. her friend alara kaplan took her in with open arms and had locked down a job at marine land.

TEN MONTH UPDATE WILL COME.

╰　𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗦.

has participated in numerous surfing competitions around the world. 

was diagnosed with adhd when she was twenty-two.

has a major sweet tooth.

is taking horseback riding lessons @ silvercreek ranch.