The game taught me a new word “sluicing”. Elegant game with a lot to think about. Social bucket full was relatable. Stagnation was a great lure. Mae looks attractive but I really liked how she also used her intelligence to reel Abigail in. I liked how Abigail was the one choosing to go down the path too. The magic didn't exactly force her. The magic felt like evidence of transgressions she had already committed. The magic gave her multiple second chances to back out too. So when it all came due, the painful part felt earned. The descriptions of her illness were so vivid and realistic. Mermaid like an addictive drug withdrawal. Adam and Mom's wholesome bread dialog is so sweet and that sweetness made the lying and sex stuff hit hard. The bathtub gore scene was my favorite scene. Abigail covering up her evidence and running from a misdemeanor towards a felony was exciting. Getting into deeper love and pushing away support. I wondered whats going to happen, lots of anticipation built up. The climax has a satisfying payoff. The writing is so good. It got me to cheer for the mermaids despite their crimes. Thank you for sharing this.