Nautical Stories

Cursed storms have been tearing through the port cities, and the constellations are shifting in ways no map can explain. When a stowaway girl is discovered aboard a merchant ship, Elias, the crew's bookish young cook, can't stop watching her. Olive is a mystery in every way. She barely eats or sleeps, and seems determined to get herself thrown overboard every time she opens her mouth. Yet when she somehow navigates their vessel through violent weather, Elias realizes there is much more to her story than he could have possibly imagined. ONC prompt #69: The stars are disappearing one by one and only you can hear their whispers. Percy Jackson meets Pirates of the Caribbean meets astrology (I do not use AI to write my work. I will sometimes use it to research historical details for accuracy but no AI is used to generate creative materials)

A solitary lighthouse keeper, tormented by doubts about his sanity, finally sets out across the pier toward civilization. But as he battles a violent sea, he realizes something unseen may not let him leave. A Lovecraftian short story.

Jade and Caleb have built a life that most people only dream about - sun-bleached mornings, salt air, and each other. Two boat captains on a Caribbean island where everyone knows their names and no one asks too many questions. Then their dog finds something on the beach. A small package. Black plastic. Wrapped tight. The kind of thing you're supposed to leave where you found it and walk away from fast. They don't walk away. What follows is the story of two people who had everything - and couldn't stop themselves from wanting more. The money is intoxicating. The danger is closer than they think. And the question isn't whether their world is about to change. It already has. Some tides bring in treasure. Some bring in trouble. This one brought in both.

Poem collection: odes to the universe, humanity and nature.

The largest moving object in history, measuring in at 5,280 ft. 6in., the SS Olympian is ready to embark on the first ever world tour cruise. Loaded to her maximum capacity, carrying with over 10,000 souls and a captain that knows the ship like the back of his hand. She is thought to be unsinkable, with her captain, Captain J. A. Rogers and his husband assuring the passengers that only human error could possibly cause the ship to founder. The ship embarks for a journey that will be remembered in history forever.

Having successfully smuggled herself aboard a cargo ship to Buenos Aires, a young runaway soon realizes her impromptu journey to freedom became a terrifying odyssey through the life-threatening Bermuda Triangle. When she washes up ashore on an off-the-grid mysterious land, she can't help from getting lost, tricked, and unbelievably spellbound.

The prequel to "The Song of the Black Sea", where the incident from ten years ago is detailed and how Captain Brewl and Nu first met. A world weary Captain and his crew on the brink of mutiny discover something extraordinary on the end of a harpoon.

A young girl is kept captive on a fishing ship. Danger lies above and below the waves.

After losing his oldest friend and long-time first mate, the Captain of the ship Taniwha struggles to maintain his grip on sanity and life.

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This was going to be the best and biggest sailing trip of Emmy's life. As she sets out for their destination with her mom and stepdad, the excitement builds. But one night, her stepdad disappears, so it is up to Emmy and her mom to get to safety. But then tragedy strikes, and her mom is horribly injured. Now Emmy has to keep her mom alive and find a way through the treacherous and confusing Pacific Ocean. This story follows Emmy through many difficult situations that could mean life or death.

In the bustling harbor city of Brest, France, Jacques and Colette, two young and inquisitive siblings, embark on a transformative journey into their father's world of seafaring. Guided by their robust seaman father, Pascal, they explore the vibrant dockyards, touch the heart of a legendary ship, and uncover the ocean's secrets.

Magic at the dawn of the machine age. One-hundred years ago, wizards were the most powerful beings on the planet. Now, it's the steam engine. Overthrown by an uprising of mortals and an industrial revolution, those with magical abilities have faded from prominence, their powers dwindling. The Governing Assembly has outlawed wizardry, except in their service. A new war has come. Not between magical and mortal, but between nations, for territory and resources. Sailing for enemy waters aboard the ill-prepared commerce raider Fletch, Bethany Esterhouse, a young witch, will have the chance to change the fate of a civilization that would rather she did not exist.

Suzette Van Rooyen a young woman who met a sailing man Juriaan Bester that changed her life in the most beautiful way. The story of how they met and the distance they've had to face to stay together, make their relationship work, ups and downs they've had to deal with to get to where they are today, the miles they've had to travel to be with one another and most importantly the love they share which is so rare and so real. This relationship is filled with love, adventure and spontaneity. This story is told in First person and occasional quotes included.

The M/V Polar Star was intended to be the flagship vessel of Polar Expeditions, offering intimate luxury cruises to Antarctica. On its maiden voyage to view the polar sunset, things don't go as planned when a murder happens during the trip.

[ Excerpt Only | Full Release: TBD 2023 ] This story contains unofficial content from the critically acclaimed video game Sea of Thieves™️, produced by Rare™️. I do not own any rights to Sea of Thieves™️, in which the actions of actual characters based in the game have been given personalities and demeanor created by me, the author. The 2nd installment of Forgotten Tales from The Sea of Thieves embarks a gripping story about a desperate cry for help for those who are worlds apart. ** WARNING: Use of alcohol & violence. **