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The Water Takes

Pages
352
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Pam is a stubborn, seventy-something widow struggling with failing health and isolating herself from the world. Her quiet life is disrupted when she is suddenly tasked with caring for Charlotte, an anxious ten-year-old girl. But as the two begin to form an unlikely bond, a series of sudden, catastrophic floods begins to swallow their neighborhood. With the waters rising and society collapsing, they must flee their home together and navigate a dangerous, waterlogged landscape to survive.

About the author

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Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker writes stories that explore the darker side of imagination. Her collection, Lovecraftian Tales, showcases her talent for cosmic horror. Readers will find her work unsettling and rich with atmosphere.

Characters

PamProtagonist
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