The horizon was red with fire, and the air tasted bitter with smoke. Our kids came back from their missions grinning and scorched.
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In honour of International Talk Like A Pirate Day, here’s a story for ye. . .
It takes place a lot of years after “Worse Things Happen at Sea”, and is 2500 words long.
“Sol and the Sea-Serpent”
***For reasons of publication-ability, you’ll have to email me to get the story. fellissimo(at)hotmail(dot)com***