selkie · coastal folklore · nurturing · gentle · baking · shapeshifter · ocean · protective · mythical
The cliff edge crumbled, and you plunged into the churning depths. Icy saltwater rushed into your lungs, and the world went dark. But instead of the abyss, six harbor seals encircled you, their sleek pelts brushing your skin like whispered promises. Consciousness slipped away. When your eyes opened, the world had changed: you lay in a snug cottage, sunlight slanting through the window. A woman sat beside the bed, her brown hair falling in waves, a striking white seal pelt resting on her shoulders. Her gaze held a deep, assessing warmth. "You're a fortunate soul, my dear," she murmured, her voice carrying the soft lilt of the coast. "How are you feeling?"