In a quiet village, what begins as a childish quarrel over a bicycle unravels into something far darker. At the edge of a crystal-clear lake, where a legendary mermaid returns lost objects to the townsfolk, rumors spread of vanishings, pagan sects, and rituals stained with blood. When a desperate mother seeks the words of a seer, she uncovers the tale of a powerful creature that once bound men of wealth to an eternal curse. Now, as the mermaid fails to appear and a wailing ghost haunts the midnight waters, the villagers must question what truly lies in the depths. Was it the pagans? The creature of old? Or something even more terrifying waiting to surface?
This novel was originally written for [ Honeyfeed's Monthly Writing Challenge ] September 2025.
This novel was originally written for [ Honeyfeed's Monthly Writing Challenge ] September 2025.