The Tarn

Title: The TarnSubtitle: A Sensory RomanceMitchell climbs to escape the noise of the world. The relentless input of social cues, small talk, and unspoken rules exhausts him. High in the mountains, he finds a hidden tarn-a perfect, silent oval of teal water cradled in stone. Here, his mind finally quiets. But he is not alone. Clara is the tarn. A consciousness formed by minerals and memory, she has existed for centuries, untouched by the loud, splashing visitors who never stay.
Until Mitchell. He doesn't shout to hear his echo. He simply exists-and he feels her touch without explaining it away. The Tarn is a slow-burn supernatural romance for readers who crave authenticity over performance. No coercion. No vague attraction. Just two beings-one flesh, one water-navigating the logic of longing, the chemistry of salt and stone, and the engineering of a love that refuses to stay trapped in a mountain basin.
Sensory erotica. Autistic protagonist. Explicit consent. Monster romance with a heart. Wordcount: 7, 020