Sally Scott of the WAVES

Sally Scott is a bright‑eyed teen living in a cramped wartime dormitory, where the clang of distant air raids is a constant backdrop. In the privacy of her room she tinkers with a mysterious black box—a rare, humming radio that flashes red lights and emits strange, indecipherable tones. She knows the device is forbidden, yet she feels compelled to keep it running, convinced it holds a purpose far beyond ordinary broadcasts.

When a new roommate with jet‑black hair arrives, Sally is forced to decide whether to share her secret. The two girls quickly form a bond, united by the promise of loyalty and a shared sense of duty. As the humming box begins to pick up fragments of distant messages, Sally finds herself drawn into a covert world of coded signals and daring plans, hinting at a larger role for the young women of the WAVES. The story follows her first steps into this hidden arena, balancing teenage life with the weight of an important, unseen mission.