Schwarze See by Karl Wilhelm Salice-Contessa plunges listeners into a haunting tale of longing, danger, and the lure of forbidden treasure. Set in a shadowed mountain hamlet, this folk-infused fantasy follows forest-keeper Willbrand and his family as a mysterious visitor reawakens rumors of a black lake guarded by a water-fairy whose hoard promises salvation — at a terrible cost.
Atmospheric and suspenseful, the story unfolds through rural voices, moral strains, and mythic motifs: a desperate search for money, the tension between duty and desire, and the uncanny presence of an otherworldly guardian. Salice-Contessa’s prose evokes old European folklore and a grim pastoral world where human choices collide with supernatural laws. The plot centers on secrecy, temptation, and the high price demanded by meddling with forces beyond human ken, while preserving the emotional stakes of family and survival.
Ideal for listeners who love literary fiction with a strong fantasy edge, Schwarze See will appeal to fans of atmospheric fairy tales, Gothic folk stories, and ethically complex narratives. Tune in for a moody, thought-provoking listen that lingers long after the last note of the lake’s ripple fades.
