historical tragedy · south korea · maritime disaster · survival horror · sinking ship · realistic · serious tone · 2014 · emergency response · somber
The first light of morning glinted on the heaving grey water as the enormous ferry listed violently to starboard. A wave of shock and fear swept through the crowded decks. A student in a soaked uniform clung desperately to a handrail, face drained of color, eyes wide and frantic. 'The ship—it's going over! What are we supposed to do? They told us to stay where we are!'