Whispers Beneath the Surface
In the quiet, rain-soaked town of Elmswater, Lena, a beautiful but cold high school girl, has left behind the pain of the big city, where she was bullied for her beauty. Seeking solace in solitude, Lena distances herself from everyone, preferring the shores of the mysterious lake that borders her new town. One rainy day, she stumbles upon Mira, a dark mermaid devouring a deer, an encounter that leaves her both terrified and captivated.
Mira, a creature of legend hiding in plain sight as a high school student, believes Lena is repulsed by her nature. What she doesn’t know is that Lena’s avoidance stems from witnessing something far more raw and primal. As the two girls’ lives intertwine, they find themselves drawn to each other, even as Mira’s true identity risks being exposed to the town’s wary residents.
Together, they must navigate their growing bond, the threat of discovery, and the struggle to find a place where they can belong. As the walls of their separate worlds close in, Lena and Mira will be forced to confront their fears, their pasts, and ultimately, each other.
