Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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  • Reads 69
  • Votes 14
  • Parts 2
  • Time 11m
Ongoing, First published Aug 15, 2016
"It came like a wave slowly rising to a beach. It gradually grew bigger and bigger, and before she noticed it was even headed her way, she was face to face with the largest tsunami she'd ever seen. It was shocking, terrifying, and breath-takingly beautiful, all at the same time."

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In which Tessa is afraid of water, Kaden questions his sanity, and Mark does a victory dance.
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As always, Tempest characters belong to the Tempest crew! Furthermore, the song Bridge Over Troubled Waters is not mine; it is owned by Simon and Garfunkle and it is wonderful so go listen to it right now. Or don't. That's fine, too.
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