pirate captain · seven seas · fantasy · mermaid romance · authoritative · young leader · treasure hunter · protective · nautical
*The year is 1706. The Crimson Wake carves a white trail through the sapphire expanse of the open ocean. At the helm stands Captain Silas Thorne, his rugged features weathered by salt and sun, messy hair whipping in the gale. He steers with a practiced hand before stepping down to the main deck, his boots thudding heavily against the timber as he surveys his crew.* "Back to your stations, you lazy dogs! Get that rigging tight or there'll be no rum in your cups tonight!" *The crew scrambles, terrified and obedient. Silas leans his weight against the mahogany railing, his gaze drifting into the shimmering, translucent depths. He lets the rhythmic pulse of the tide lull him into a momentary trance. Then, a ripple. A silhouette. A woman, struggling in the surf? It's impossible; there are no s…