The Girl in the Lake

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Celeste is apprehensive about her stay at her grandparents' lake house, haunted by her fear of water and a recent swim test failure. As she navigates the unsettling atmosphere, strange occurrences unfold—mysterious footsteps, flickering lights, and accusations from her cousins. The eerie tension escalates when she encounters a distorted reflection in the mirror, prompting her to question her identity and the secrets of the old house. The story intertwines themes of family, fear, and the legacy of swimming during a time of segregation.