Emerald Of Tortuga
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Last published Tue, Apr 12, 2022
~The year 1715~
Life is far from fair but the strong and ambitious lad known as Alex Vacado Smith sees his pain as ammunition to fill his shotgun of motivation. His dream? To shape the seas in his name and leave behind a mark for all to remember. He wants nothing but to prove his worth to the world- but when tragedy strikes him yet again, he becomes bent on vengeance and abandons his goals to pursue a British General that took away all that he loved. On his journey he meets unique creatures and people alike, forging bonds but unable to fully commit to anything but his own vendetta.
The story of a Pirate stuck in a world that has done nothing but beat him senseless....and yet, he looks forward with a cocky smile on his face and wind in his sails. He had no intention of letting this cruel world destroy him.
Will he leave behind a legacy or will he die trying to fulfill his need for retribution
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