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Tidebound - Kaelen and Elias
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In a world where humans, witches, and sea-born creatures live side by side, Elias, a kind-hearted human who's always felt drawn to the ocean, never expected to find love beneath the waves.

When he visits his merfolk friends to see their newborn clutch, he meets Kaelen - a proud, charming Tidebound guardian whose every glance feels like a current strong enough to pull Elias under. What starts as innocent visits soon becomes something far deeper: shared laughter, quiet moments between patrols, and a connection that neither land nor sea can ignore.

But loving a merman comes with tides of its own - council blessings, teasing guards, jealous instincts, and an ocean full of gossip. Between playful baby sea-creatures, protective Tidebound rituals, and a love that defies two worlds, Elias must decide how much of himself he's willing to give to the sea... and how much of the sea Kaelen will give up for him.

A slow-burn fantasy romance full of warmth, humor, and the kind of tenderness that can only bloom underwater. 🌊✨
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THE CALL OF THE SEA - Finnick Odair x reader

4 parts Complete

you are the child of mermaid hunters. One day, they bring you on their boat, wanting to make you learn the family business that you're supposed to take over. Until you meet a mysterious merman. What will happen when you end up stranded on an island, all alone, with the threat of having a beautiful creature that wants to eat your soul ? A need of survival mixed with a strange love story.

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