The Lake: An unsettling psychological novella

Early readers are calling The Lake "hauntingly beautiful" and "a story that stays with you." "This novella truly tore me apart from the inside." "Swaby's writing is captivating." "This is a really quick story that will shatter you to pieces." "This book doesn't scream. It aches." Emily is trying to find normality again after a difficult year. She clings instinctively to memories, routine, and the grounding presence of her sister, Lucy-someone who has always been her anchor. But when small details no longer add up-memories that feel wrong, gaps in time, conversations that leave her feeling uneasy-Emily begins to question how much of her reality she can truly trust. As a new year, and her birthday, approaches, she is forced to confront a truth she has been too afraid to face. One that could unravel everything. Because time doesn't heal all wounds-and some lies are better than knowing. Trigger Warnings: This story is an unsettling psychological novella that explores themes of mental health, psychological distress and self-harm. Some readers may find this disturbing or difficult. Reader discretion is advised.