I watched as they discovered you, the stowaway below decks. You were a young woman with brown hair tied back in a braid, possibly only eighteen years old; only a few years younger than myself.
I watched as their old superstitions overwhelmed their logic and senses.
I watched as they questioned your actions and your motives, although they never stopped accusing you long enough to listen to any answers.
I watched as their anger grew, as the Captain caved into his men’s fear. He knew as well as I that you posed no danger. The sea would not rage against us simply because you were on board, but the others could not be convinced.
When they tied the cannon balls to your ankles, I could no longer watch. I pushed myself off of the mast, clutching the small leather-bound book in my hand for strength. “This is madness!”
“Stay back, Bible-thumper, or you can join her,” the first mate snarled in my direction. He had objected to my presence here as well at first, but I had paid well for my passage across the sea to the foreign lands without God or hope. I had not realized that God was so very absent on their very vessel as well.
I tried again, “This is not right, please, I will take responsibility for the girl.”
“Like Hell, you will,” another sailor muttered.
When I moved to step toward you, two men grabbed my arms. “You don’t understand. We’re saving your stupid, yellow-hide.”
Then, you looked at me. And your green eyes, that matched the turbulent waves behind you, pierced into my soul. Your eyes dared me to show you pity, you would not have it. You would be strong, even until the end. You knew the risks when you boarded this ship, did you not?
Then, I watched as they threw your body into the godless sea.
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Hey Guys, I hope you enjoyed today’s flash fiction! In case you are wondering, yes this is tied in with my former piece titled “In the Depths.”
This piece called “On the Godless Sea” is a prequel of sorts to the first short story. I believe I will be working on an additional story connected to these characters . . .
What did you think?
Be sure to leave a comment below!
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Its a good story. Whatever you tie end will give it more substance/weight. More understanding why they could do this dreadful thing.
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Thank you Darnell! I’m having a lot of fun with this one
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Yes. Skies the limit! Im very interested to see how it develops.
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Most definitely, as am I, thank you so much 🙂
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I looooved itv well done Kayla
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Aw thank you Novus! I’m so glad that you did!
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Welcome! 😃
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Well done! 🙂 But so sad. 😦
–Michael
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Thank you Michael! I find it insane how often this probably did happen. Did you read the follow up “In the Depths”? She has a happier ending!
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I can’t wait for the happy ending! I know not every story has one, however, I’m one of those people who must have an ending an explanation of some kind! So, I’m very interested in…(as Paul Harvey used to say on his radio broadcast)….the rest of the story…
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I have two more parts planned out for this story so I hope you will be satisfied by the ending!
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Loved this! I like how you handed the superstition of the crew. I’m excited for more!
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Thank you Madeline! It was fun! I’m planning on posting two more additions to complete this story, so stay tuned 😁
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Very compelling. I’m interested in how your story develops.
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Thank you Eugenia, I’m interested in seeing that myself 🙂 this story has definitely taken on a mind of its own
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This I shall celebrate with a firm “wow”! As I was reading I could hear the seagulls overhead and had to cover my eyes from the sunlight reflecting off the waves.
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Thank you so much Diana! Coming from you, that I quite the compliment!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it
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It really captured my imagination … and late on a Friday evening I could have readily consumed a whole chapter of such a tale dear lady 🙂
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Why thank you so very much Diana!! There is the sequel “In the Depths” already posted and I have two more additions planned to post in the future! 🙂
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Enjoyed 👏👏 well written 💙 sad story
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Thank you Ray! It’s not over yet
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A very imaginative story KaylaAnn. I enjoyed it. ☺
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Thank you Walt! I’m having a lot of fun exploring this concept!
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Keep going ☺
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