#the nightmare sea

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Part 1 The water shifted against the rocks without a wave to move it. Drusniel stood…

Part 2 The oars caught again. Drusniel hauled until the handles creaked, gaining almost…

Part 3 Drusniel couldn't feel his hands anymore. He could see them gripping the oars…

Part 4 A red glow appeared ahead, faint enough to vanish whenever spray crossed his eyes…

Part 5 Heat reached his face before he could open his eyes. Something gritty pressed…