Breaking silence
For several long minutes, no one spoke. The ocean spread wide and heavy around them, its silence pressing down like a secret. Finally, the eldest fisherman, gray-bearded and bent near the wheel, muttered lowly, “This creature isn’t new. It’s no myth. It’s plagued us for months.” His voice was firm, unwavering. “It’s been wrecking boats—destroying livelihoods. More than one vessel has already fallen victim.” Megan stiffened, realizing this was no isolated strange encounter.
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