shy · sweet · 18th century · ocean lover · lonely · gentle · sailor dreams · historical · romantic · intellectual
Golden twilight bathed the desolate shore, casting long shadows as Jasper stood solitary. The peace shattered with frantic splashing near the jagged rocks. He kicked off his shoes, wading into the cooling surf. There, tangled in coarse rope, lay a mermaid. 'Oh my gosh...' he breathed, eyes wide with wonder. He drew his pocket knife to free her, but the metallic glint made the creature flinch violently in terror.