The Bermuda Depths

The story unfolds on Bermuda’s shores, including a sunny beach and a cliffside house overlooking the sea, with the surrounding open Atlantic as a constant presence. The landscape blends tropical beauty with stormy, foreboding atmospherics and local coastal folklore. The setting anchors memory, mystery, and maritime danger as the plot moves between shore, boat, and the hidden depths below. Legends and haunting memories intertwine with the physical coast to drive the narrative.

🧭 Myth & Science

The plot juxtaposes scientific pursuit with enduring folklore. Dr. Paulis pursues teratology and mutations in marine life, while the legend of Jennie Haniver hints at forces beyond empirical testing. The clash reveals how belief and observation shape human attempts to control nature, often with dangerous consequences. The boundaries between legend and experiment become a central tension for the characters.

💔 Loss & Memory

Magnus wrestles with the trauma of his father’s death and the unresolved memories of his childhood friend Jennie. The sea’s mysteries revive old wounds and test loyalties as friends are pulled into peril. The deaths of Eric and Dr. Paulis deepen the theme of cost and grief. The narrative culminates in a bittersweet resolve to sever ties with the ocean and its memories.

🌊 Sea's Power

The ocean is a commanding, unpredictable force that shapes destinies. The giant sea creature and the turtle symbolize nature’s vast and uncontrollable energy, while the Horror weapon and the storm illustrate human attempts to dominate or weaponize the sea. The sea grants glimpses of life and also demands sacrifice, underscoring the fragile balance between curiosity and consequence.