When the Rain Came Down by Michael Turner is a chilling Southern Gothic novella about power, betrayal, and survival during a deadly flood that changes everything. In the segregated town of Mercy Parish, Tennessee, two women stand on opposite sides of a rising storm: Miriam Baptiste, a healer from St. Lucia with deep, ancestral magic, and Cora Vale, a wealthy local hiding a terrible secret. As the rain falls and the river rises, Mercy Parish must decide who to trust-and who to fear. Told through the voice of a mysterious unseen narrator, this novella weaves supernatural horror with sharp commentary on race, fear, and resilience. When magic battles against hatred, who will survive the flood? A haunting, emotional story for readers who love atmospheric horror, powerful heroines, and deeply human stories hidden inside supernatural storms.