In the small Welsh village of Llandalffen, a mysterious pool is said to have the power to grant wishes. When a young girl named Elsie discovers the pool, she is granted three wishes. But as Elsie soon discovers, the pool's power comes with a price. Elsie's wishes bring her into contact with a strange and dangerous world of fairies, witches, and other supernatural creatures. As she struggles to understand the power of the pool, Elsie must also confront the dark secrets of her own past. Children of the Pool is a dark fantasy novel about the power of wishes, the consequences of secrets, and the strength of family.
By Arthur Machen · First published 1905 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery