chapter 1 - Ryan's POV

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I woke up at 10:00 in the morning, feeling rested. That was, until I got out of bed. I felt like a zombie because I could barely walk. God, I really did need a vacation.

After putting on a t-shirt and some shorts, I left my bedroom to see Adam cooking pancakes. "Want some, sleepyhead? You woke up a lot later than usual."

Jack was already on his third, drowning his pancakes in maple syrup. I sat down across from him at the table, and Adam brought me two pancakes. 

After barely finishing one, I decided I would go to the beach. It felt strange, like I didn't want to go, but I needed to. I mean, like, I know it's freezing, but there's something that makes me feel like I just have to go. Today. Now.

I'm going to regret this.

"I'm going to leave, I'll be back soon." I said while putting some socks on.

"Leaving already? What's so important that you couldn't even finish your second pancake?" Adam responded.

"Where are you going anyway? Jack added.

I sighed. I didn't want to tell them I was going to the beach, only a maniac would enjoy the ocean at this time of year. But I also didn't want to lie to them. I came up with an idea.

"I'm going to go to the store, I need some new socks, the ones I have right now are way too small." 

"Okay then, Ry. Come back soon."

I left without them worrying about me going to the beach. I could walk there, it wasn't that far away. 

The second I got there, I heard this odd voice in my head. It sounded like a woman's voice, but more hissy and... bubbly? 

Go in the water.

I heard the voice again, this time louder.

Go in the water.

Okay, okay, voice, you win. But I'm not going to be the one ruining my shorts and shirt.

I dipped my legs in the water, and immediately noticed something strange...

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