Verona vs. the Doldrums
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Last published Tue, Jul 7, 2015
There's nothing Verona Wicklow wants more than to sail the Seven Seas, exploring faraway lands and going on incredible adventures. But the Merry Mariner is a windmill-ship - what happens when it's stuck in the middle of the vast High Sea with no wind?
Verona vs. the Doldrums is a short story in the Merry Mariner series of adventure/fantasy stories for all ages, written & illustrated by M. Ray Rempen. To read more stories, and for maps, artwork, behind-the-scenes curiosities and other marvels, visit www.themerrymariner.com!
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