Turning Tides
laurendoubleu
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  • Reads 6,870
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  • Parts 18
  • Time 2h 51m
laurendoubleu
Complete, First published Feb 03, 2023
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An ambitious scientist won't let anything get in the way of her dreams--not even death. 

⚓︎ 

When Malia set out to sea, she expected to make a life-changing discovery; instead, she received a life-ending doom.

But death isn't her end, and she's granted another chance by the very ocean that she died in. That's according to Beatrice, a thousand-year-old water spirit that shows her the ways of their kind. After all, Malia isn't the first to be reborn, and countless souls lost at sea still live underwater, tasked with saving mortals from the same fate. It's a tough job, but if Malia does it right, she can win back her life on land.

However, vengeful souls lurk in the waters, determined to destroy the mortals above them. These ghouls were the ones that killed Malia, but if she wants to return to the surface, she'll have to face them in a fight for her mortal life or eternal death. 

⚓︎ 

SURVIVAL KIT
✓ Sapphic romance
✓ Magical "mermaids"
✓ Underwater adventures
✓ Science (specifically physics)

FEATURED:
★ For AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month
★ @FreeTheLGBT Pride Awards 2024 - Grand Winner
★ @Fantasy, @adventure
★ Former Amb profiles @talesofthedeep, @CitifiedFantasy, @ReshapeIt, @mythandlegend, @QuickFantasy, @YAFantasy, @The_Reading_Room
★ @AstaniaCommunity, @PrideReads

ONC 2023 ENTRY
Word Count: +33k
Genres: Fantasy/Low Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Written: 05 FEB 2023 - 24 FEB 2023
Published: 09 FEB 2023 - 03 MAR 2023

★ Cover and graphics made by the amazing @MoranaInDesign!
★ This story is only available on Wattpad by @laurendoubleu.
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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 ───｡ﾟ ♆ ﾟ｡─── ⚓︎ Featured | @talesofthedeep - Fintastic Reads ~ Sea Creatures ⚓︎ Featured | @mythandlegend - Atlantis and Legends on the Sea ⚓︎ Featured | @StoriesUndiscovered - November/ December 2020 ⚓︎ Finalist | @Fantasy Every Day in May contest 2019 ⚓︎ Honorable Mention | @PsychologicalNovel Reads Contest 2020

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