The Sea Hides its Dead

In Megan Bontrager's chilling debut, "The Sea Hides its Dead," a group of academics, led by grad student Caro and her professor Edward Beck, embark on a dangerous underwater expedition to explore the ancient Cult of the Leviathan. When a cave collapse traps them in darkness, they must face supernatural trials that force each member to confront their deepest sins or risk death. As they navigate claustrophobic passages filled with eerie artifacts and haunting remnants, the story delves into themes of obsession and guilt, intertwining dark academia with survival horror in a haunting exploration of the human psyche.