Set against the grim backdrop of the New London school explosion in 1937—the deadliest school disaster in American history—'Out of Darkness' weaves a heart-wrenching narrative of two teens, Naomi Vargas and Wash Fuller, who are held apart by the rigid racial lines of East Texas. Despite the oppressive segregation, their profound connection challenges these societal boundaries, igniting a controversial romance with consequences as potent and far-reaching as the historical event shadowing their story. Ashley Hope Pérez meticulously reconstructs a period marked by profound racism and segregation to create a powerful testament to love, family, and the devastating impact of hate.