The Shallow End of the Pool

In this gripping, Bram Stoker Award-nominated long fiction, Adam-Troy Castro explores the dark underbelly of divorce and the emotional turmoil it brings, especially for children caught in the crossfire. Set over a tense week in an abandoned desert motel, the story confronts the messy realities of separation, stripping away facades to reveal raw and brutal power struggles. With themes of resolution, reason, and respect at its core, this tale paints a chilling picture of how far people will go to settle their differences—ultimately highlighting the profound impact of familial conflict.