The Dark Sweetness at the Bottom of the Well

Elana Allard has been irresistibly drawn to a mysterious well and its shadow-eating creature since childhood, despite her family's efforts to keep her safe and contained. When a rare storm weakens the well’s defenses, Elana ventures alone and discovers that the monster, Nessa, desires simple, human needs and companionship. As Elana experiences unexpected feelings for Nessa, she faces a difficult choice between conforming to a conventional life or embracing a love that could mark her as an outsider forever.