Dark Woods, Deep Water

In Jelena Dunato’s dark fantasy debut, three unlikely travelers find themselves trapped in an enchanted castle in a remote forest, where a sinister goddess demands a terrible sacrifice to escape. As their fates become intertwined, they must confront the castle's mysteries and their own destinies, with the unsettling possibility that only one can leave alive. Inspired by Slavic folklore, this gripping tale blends fairytale magic with brutal reality, appealing to fans of Gothic and folklore-inspired stories.