About the book: 2023 / Wild places in Zasamarya keep many mysteries and secrets, but the lake on the outskirts of the city is quite ordinary and unremarkable. But only at first sight! The pond is carefully guarded by the pond mermaid Ozerina. The young townsman Yegor living next door unwittingly disturbs her peace. A guy's meeting with a representative of the underwater world leads to dramatic changes in his life.