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Perihelion
Perihelion marked a pivotal moment in the story, where the characters grappled with profound personal loss while seeking new horizons. Sol, devastated by the recent death of Papa Griff, found herself emotionally shaken but chose to conceal her sorrow from others. Her grief was channeled into a vehement hatred of the lake, the very body of water that had claimed the lives of her two uncles and now, tragically, Griff. This intense animosity became a symbol of the unresolved grief that haunted her, making the…-
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The Twelve
The Twelve are locked away in the Shambles, and the protagonist, still reeling from a prolonged illness, finds themselves deeply concerned for Kellan and the others. After enduring a long period of sickness, with Ivar providing much-needed care, the protagonist is finally able to return to the paint crew. However, the return only unveils the grim reality of the twelve prisoners, who are in desperate states of physical and mental decay. Seeing them in their cells, visibly broken and suffering, the…-
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The Day I Remembered The Future
The Day I Remembered The Future begins with an atmosphere charged with tension and uncertainty, as the protagonist is abruptly roused from sleep by the sound of hurried footsteps and clamor. These unsettling noises mark the beginning of a significant event that shifts the mood aboard the ship. The protagonist soon learns that, against all odds, some of the twelve individuals previously presumed dead are, in fact, still alive. This shocking revelation is delivered as Ivar, providing a simple morning rusk,…-
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The Twelve, Again
The Twelve are deeply affected by the events unfolding around them, as Ivar urgently interrupts the protagonist’s work to deliver distressing news: Werryck, suffering from a debilitating migraine, has specifically requested their presence. Werryck’s quarters, overwhelmed with shadows and stifling heat, resemble an oppressive atmosphere, akin to "cheese sweating in a warm room." As the protagonist begins to play the bass guitar, a rare moment of calm washes over Werryck, who, despite his physical pain,…-
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Kellan Had Drawn His Face
Kellan Had Drawn His Face, as the narrator awoke early to the sound of footsteps, hurried and purposeful, signaling the start of another grueling day aboard the ship. After being escorted up to the upper deck, the narrator was introduced to the paint crew, which gathered in a space that doubled as a commissary for the medical staff and other ship personnel. The crew, made up of five individuals, was informally led by Beezie, a tenacious woman who, despite her initial skepticism about newcomers, recognized…-
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Forty-Two Years
Forty-Two Years had passed since Werryck last experienced the restfulness of sleep, a fact the protagonist learned during a series of late-night conversations. Werryck revealed that his choice to forgo sleep was motivated by an insatiable desire for revenge and control, a decision that had cost him his peace. This unsettling admission forced the protagonist to reflect on Lark's beliefs regarding redemption, specifically for those who had wronged her—like Large Beef, a man who once attempted to firebomb…-
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Skeletons Climbing Stairs in the Rain, the scene in the Shambles is one of suffocating heaviness. The air, thick with the smell of hot tar and the constant, monotonous hum of bilge pumps, fills the space with a sense of perpetual discomfort. Rainy, immersed in this grim setting, feels the weight of looming dread, especially as he is summoned to carry out his duties. As he moves through the darkened corridors of the ship, the silence is broken only by the distant noises from below, reminding him of the…
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Lines of Poison Longitude
Lines of Poison Longitude set the stage for a pivotal journey on the open sea, where a group of sailors faces mounting challenges under increasingly perilous circumstances. Sol, in her efforts to gain her grandfather Griff’s approval, continuously provides food and tries to keep the mood light, but a sense of dread looms over the crew. Griff, a man with dreams of grand adventures in the past, remains a figure of complexity, bringing to the table his fantasies of living the life of an astronaut and…-
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The Medicine Ship
The Medicine Ship presents the protagonist’s harsh reality, imprisoned in a cold, damp cell aboard a vessel that seems to embody despair. The ship’s corridors echo with the sounds of creaking wood and the persistent smell of mildew, creating an atmosphere of confinement and isolation. Within this grim setting, the protagonist’s thoughts constantly return to a child named Sol, whose life seems endangered by the protagonist’s current plight. Sol had been recovering from a difficult past, showing…-
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Stubby Golems on the Fretboard
Stubby Golems on the Fretboard takes the protagonist into a reflective state, as he plays his beloved bass guitar, Mr. Fender, an instrument that has been his source of solace and connection throughout his difficult journey. As the familiar rhythms fill the air, memories of his time with Lark flood back—both the joyous moments they shared and the sorrowful reality of their separation. The sound of the bass, for the protagonist, is not just a distraction but a vessel that holds his emotions and nostalgia,…-
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