Betwixt the Devil and the Black Flag
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Last published Tue, Jun 15, 2021
"Fear not the sea, for those who are born to hang shall never drown" - Ancient Proverb
Based on the true story of the pirate Howell Davis, a sailor in the early 18th century strongly opposed to the life of a pirate but finds himself between two evils and is forced to make a fateful decision.
I've always enjoyed writing and I have an interest in piracy so I decided to try to write a story. I'm about 2/3 through and I'd like to start sharing it with others and see what they say. Please feel free to add any comments. I'd rather know what isn't good so I can become a better writer. Thanks!
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