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  • Atacames by mhsato27
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    In 1820, nineteen-year-old Henry DeWitt signs aboard a Nantucket whaleship with little to lose and less to come home to. The voyage promises years at sea, hard labor, and the faint hope of a share in oil profits that may never materialize. But when the battered ship drops anchor off the lush South American port of Atacames-a sun-bleached town of palm trees, sea breeze, and secrets-Henry steps onto the creaking dock and into a life he never expected. In Atacames, he finds more than rum and brief shore leave. He finds work, friendship among locals and sailors alike, and a quiet, clear-eyed young woman whose kindness cuts deeper than any harpoon. As the call of the whale ship clashes with the pull of this new home, Henry is forced to choose between the brutal certainties of the sea and the fragile promise of another future on land. *Atacames* is a historically tinted tale of salt and sun, of a drifting soul who discovers that sometimes the greatest voyage is the one that leads you into the unknown.
  • Salt Water by JazzyWithClaws
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    Something is happening off the port of Meilrin Rescue. Something sinister. There is a ship wreck in the ocean but Hannah never thought much of it. Not until her mother, the instructor, and the vet are killed there. Now Hannah, Jack, Larry and their friends are suspicious. But the adults won't let them investigate, claiming the deaths as coincidences. So the group must dive deep. Deeper and more deadly than ever before.
  • In A Sea of Shadows by pavlovawestern
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    4th March 1832 To my eldest and dearest sister, I have been in New Zealand for over a year, and in that time over one hundred whales have died at my hands. I want to believe that I have grown numb to this reality, but in truth I still hear their songs of anguish in my dreams, and still weep for repentance in the mermaid's arms. In the early days of the new colony of New Zealand, a young whaler struggles to come to terms with his new life, and writes desperate letters to his sister back home in England. But one night he discovers a mermaid in the frigid waters, and their fateful meeting triggers disastrous consequences.
  • Whale Hunting: 17, Broke & DMing Coaches by ThatgurlZoe
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    I'm 17. NGN 0. 22% battery. 8 coaches are ignoring my DMs. This is what happens when you try to make $90 before you turn 18. No laptop. No degree. Just words. Updates in real time. Next chapter: after I send Touch #3 at 4pm. If you're broke, 17, and tired of "get rich quick" lies, this is for you. If not, still read. Watch me win or lose.
  • The Wellerman  by Percy_17_Jackson
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    This was written at 11:30 at night, so apologies for any poor writing
  • The Whaler's Wife by user34715647
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    What would you pack if you knew you were going to travel through time? I'm betting "sports bra" didn't make your list, but you'd better believe it made mine. I would miss elastic, clambering around 19th-century whaleships. I would miss a lot of things, but there was a reason I had to go.
  • The Thief (INCOMPLETE) by EarlGrey24
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    An egotistical storyteller, a drunken spy and a one-eyed whaler with his heart set on revenge all cross paths with a thief while at sea.
  • Awaken Me: Guide To Veganism by willowwolf10k
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    A guide to help you on your vegan journey. Be sure to check out my other book VEGBATE where I discus the common excuses against Veganism to help educate people on what Veganism really is and the information we use. Best of luck on your journey! Be sure to message me or leave a comment if you need help at all. <3
  • Sea Breeze by thcmagician
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    Owen Darling lives a life of crime for the sole purpose of supporting his younger brother, the only family he has left. Matthew Carpenter is a young sailor, just returned from a voyage cut short by no less than a catastrophe on the whaling ship he works for. They both live tremendously different lives. Then one day, the two meet.
  • ACROSS THE SEA (english translation) by goodeveningmypeople
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    Adapted from the 2015 feature film 'In the Heart of the Sea' (and the novel 'Moby Dick'). A closer look at first mate Owen Chase's previous life. It's a reference, which means that not everything is 100% consistent with the movie or the book. (The rights to some figures are therefore not mine).
  • The Great Leviathan by tball44644
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    Even though it's been nearly a century since full scale whaling has been in place. There is one that remember , a mighty beast of a whale over a hundred feet in length ,a true giant one that any whaler then or now would be singing about for generations . This the story of that Whale, the great Leviathan.
  • Whaling ▪︎| taekook | by suingyoongi
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    Balina avlamak için yolculuğa çıkan genç denizci Jungkook, ünü yeteneğinden gelen zıpkıncı Taehyung'a rastlamıştır. - Moby Dick'ten esinlenildi. Göksütüm'e.
  • Weeping with an Ancient God by tedmorrissey
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    "Weeping with an Ancient God" is a novella set in July 1842 in the Marquesas Islands. Melvill, the protagonist, jumps ship from the whaler Acushnet into a wild, savage and exotically beautiful land. Melvill contemplates his dangerous present, sad past and wholly uncertain future on an island teeming with cannibals. The novella, which was named a Best Book of 2015 by Chicago Book Review, is based on the real-life adventures of author Herman Melville ("Moby-Dick") when he was a young seaman. "Weeping with an Ancient God" is also available in print, Kindle and Nook editions from Twelve Winters Press. The print edition includes illustrations by Adam G. Perschbacher and an interview with the author by Beth Gilstrap. Visit tedmorrissey.com and twelvewinters.com for full details, including information about the author's other books of fiction: the novels "Men of Winter" and "An Untimely Frost," and the novelette "Figures in Blue." The cover image for "Weeping" is courtesy photographer Corrie Scott -- visit at corriescott.net. CONTENT WARNING: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Read at your own discretion.
  • Innocent Victims by Martina_stories97
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    Short story exploring the brutality of commercial writing in Japan. Warning: graphic
  • Orphan of the Ocean by QuetzalQueen
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    Sylvia, a young bottlenose dolphin, is forced to flee from Peru after a traumatic event, and embarks on a journey through the Pacific Ocean full of enemies, danger, obstacles, and even a few new friends to the one place she will call home. On her journey, Sylvia learns that you must be persistent to reach your goal and that something you thought was all evil, or a nasty enemy, might have a silver lining. Note: This story was written originally a long time ago, for a short story competition, but unfortunately I didn't win so I thought people on Wattpad might want to read it, since my family like this story. I have written Orphan of the Ocean to raise awareness about dolphin hunting in the seas of Peru, and I hope that you look upon dolphins with a new perspective after you read this.
  • The Albionic Chronicles Part 1 Chapter 12: Plymouth Sound by Conncast
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    Bilo and Sylvester have cleared the ruins of Cambridge but it is now time for them to plan their next move. Even though all destinations are on the table, a selection must be made, and getting where they need to go may be as difficult as what they find where they get there. Will Bilo and Sylvester safely escape Albion? Find out in this riveting chapter of The Albionic Chronicles Part 1