At the Bottom of New Lake

Set against the backdrop of Cape Cod, a young girl named Chuntao explores the remnants of a once-pristine world, uncovering questions about her place in society as her past begins to surface. When caught scavenging by her biology teacher, she faces a profound choice between two worlds—one idealized and the other overshadowed by destruction. Sonya Larson’s "At the Bottom of New Lake" is part of a thought-provoking collection exploring potential futures, offering an inventive and intimate reading experience.