On the necessity of a lake disappearing: by Anna Neata

The idyllic holiday scene seems perfect. But the water level of the lake is dropping while the temperatures rise. The regulars studiously ignore this and indulge in their vacation. Ava, a journalist who has come to the resort for research, has a less sentimental view of the weather; while the interpersonal relationships themselves are causing quite a stir. Soon, the meteorological phenomena attract national attention, and the Chancellor promises ...