The Call of the Sea

Author: S.F. Gouldesbrough
Series: Short Reads
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Suspense
Publisher: Black Hare Press
Publication Year: 2023
eBook List Price: USD 1.99
Paperback List Price: USD 8.99

In a haunting coastal landscape in North Yorkshire, a creature lurks beneath the waves, captivating one unsuspecting woman and beckoning her towards a dark destiny. Sophie, a skeptical soul who dismisses tales of monsters and mermaids, is about to discover that reality can be far more terrifying than she ever imagined.

When Sophie and her closest friends embark on a tranquil minibreak, little do they know that their journey will lead them to the edge of their beliefs. The sea holds an enigmatic secret, an impossible creature with glimmering skin and lifeless eyes, patiently awaiting its next victim. As Sophie’s encounters with the mysterious mermaid become more frequent, an inexplicable force compels her towards the treacherous depths.

Desperate to resist the siren’s allure, Sophie strives to distract, yet her resistance wavers, and she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the mermaid’s haunting call. In a heart-wrenching realization, Sophie understands the grave mistake she has made, but it may be too late to escape her fate.

When two fishermen, Cliff and Freddie, make a grim discovery to the authorities, Freddie becomes plagued by an eerie and otherworldly call emanating from the depths of the sea.

In this atmospheric tale of suspense and supernatural allure, the boundaries between reality and myth blur. As Sophie’s fate intertwines with the fishermen’s harrowing search for answers, the lines between life and death, love and obsession, and belief and disbelief become indistinguishable. Can they resist the allure of the sea’s dark enchantment, or will they too succumb to the treacherous call of the mermaid?

Prepare to be enthralled by The Call of the Sea—a gripping tale that explores the depths of human curiosity and the chilling consequences of embracing the impossible.

The Call of the Sea by S.F. Gouldesbrough

In a haunting coastal landscape in North Yorkshire, a creature lurks beneath the waves, captivating one unsuspecting woman and beckoning her towards a dark destiny.

Series: Macabre Minima Short Reads