The Sunken, the Adored

In "The Sunken, The Adored," a chilling Lovecraftian horror tale, Mercy, a recently freed slave from America, arrives in 19th-century Venice seeking a fresh start with her daguerreotype camera and a mysterious letter meant for her deceased master. As she navigates her new life under the patronage of the enchanting Contessa, Mercy embraces her role as a photographer and forges new friendships, only to discover that a sinister force haunts the canals, threatening her and those she holds dear. Caught between the allure of her newfound freedom and the lurking malevolence echoing her past, she must confront the dark truth that the greatest danger may lie within herself.