An Alien Bet and the Rise of the Lake Puppets (Patreon)

Humans, beware! A new player has come to town and made New Lisbon its puppet show. When the waters of Lake Grassum mysteriously turn fresh and flood overnight, Constable Joey's life is turned upside down. Joey's investigation into the bizarre flood uncovers more questions than answers. What seems like a natural anomaly quickly reveals more profound, unsettling changes in the town’s underworld—and its people. His childhood friend, Geoffrey, begins to exhibit an alarming ambition, and an inexplicable greed grips the town's citizens. What drives this wave of madness? Can Joey uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences before the town descends into chaos? Join Constable Joey in a gripping first-contact science-fiction thriller with elements of steampunk and alternative history. This psychological mystery promises twists and turns in a story suitable for readers of all ages.