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When the Ocean Calls
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  • Reads 7,685
  • Votes 1,083
  • Parts 33
  • Time 5h 56m
Complete, First published Jul 06, 2019
The ocean can be gentle, lulling one into a false sense of security. But the waters are never calm in the Bermuda triangle, and when the waves pick up, one may be dragged under the sea.

Kiara Vatelle's love of the ocean brings her to The Bahamas for her senior trip.
It is her dream vacation - four weeks of sun, sand, and quality time with her sister. Only one thing can foil her vacation, and that is the ocean itself.

The Bermuda Triangle hides a secret: mermaids and mermen. After swimming a little too far from the shore, Kiara finds herself in an ancient, undersea realm of mythical sea creatures. This new world is enchanting, and the mer-folk treat her like family, but are they just a little too eager for her to stay?

From the ancient Kingdom of Oamer, to the hide-out of Pisces and Nereids, to a cursed Island and Tocona Isla, the odds seem to be against Kiara. Because even if she outwits those standing in her path, the seas always have their own plans.

A tale of shady mermaids, astrological guardians, and a summer ocean adventure.

✧Second Draft
✧Cover by @_Foxicious

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⚓︎ Honorable Mention | @PsychologicalNovel Reads Contest 2020
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