WARNING: this story contains a bit of foul language, please do NOT read if you are not into bad language. There are also part in the story that may not be appropriate for readers under 13 years. THANK YOU AND ENJOY!
Gertrude Smith is a twenty year old women going through life just like everyone else. She has had her up and her downs. She seems like a normal girl: good grades, on the college swim team, has many friends, catches the eyes of many guys, and just comes out as a happy person. However, she doesn't feel this way. She has been through bullying, relationship problems with her biological father and ex lover, coping with her emotions as well as everyone else's problems, trying to fit in with her family, dealing with her mental disability, and a secret that could change her life in a good or bad way. She feels trapped, from being called names to being blackmailed by the one person who everyone looks up to. Will she be able to get through this struggle by herself or will she need to be saved by her family, friends, or the mysterious girl she met online named Kel. But who would want to help the girl who, in her eyes, is the Frankenstein creature?
Think you know mermaids?
Think again.
(Think underwater Twilight)
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"Our waters are changing. We've known it for a while now.
We can sense it. We can taste it. We can feel it."
Imagine growing up your whole life believing you know who you are, who you will become. You spend years training to become accepted into your clan. And on the day of your Testing, you fail. Imagine what happens then.
Leira, a young Mer is forced to fight for her survival in a world where friends can quickly become enemies, identities merge, and something is lurking - deep below the water.
*Remember to check out "Water Before: A Prologue" to read the short story that accompanies this novel!*