Black Water (Coming Sometime)
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Last published Tue, Apr 8, 2025
Ten-year-old Henric boards his father's ship, eager to sail the open waters and learn the ways of the sea. But a sudden attack leaves the longship burning and sinking, scattering its crew and leaving Henric alone in a world that is suddenly merciless. Rescued by a stranger named Ragnar, Henric is taken far from everything he once knew, forced to grow up in a harsh, snow-covered wilderness where survival is a daily struggle.
5 years later, Henric is a boy hardened by loss and trained by Ragnar's steady hand. Yet the memories of his mother Freya, brother Jack, and father Viggo linger, a gnawing void that drives him to confront the mysteries of his past.
Black Water is a gripping tale of survival, family, and the unyielding pull of the sea-a story where every decision can mean life or death, and the water itself hides secrets darker than any storm.
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