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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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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 Phantom Gramps
The Phantom Gramps began to manifest on the third morning on the seawall, casting a shadow over Sol’s otherwise hopeful demeanor. As she climbed aboard for breakfast, the narrator couldn’t help but notice the unusual gleam in her eyes, the hollow, faraway look she carried as if a second presence lingered behind her. This unsettling energy, which the narrator referred to as the "waiting child," filled the air around Sol, making her seem like a different person altogether. In an attempt to draw her back…-
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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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The Greenstone Fair
"The Greenstone Fair" begins with the protagonist waking up in his lakeside home, a place known for its unpredictable nature. Today, however, the lake is unusually calm, its stillness contrasting with the narrator's reflective mood. The protagonist recalls how the lake has always seemed alive, its changing conditions a constant reminder of the turbulent past, including ominous clouds that threatened storms and shipwrecks that added to the lake's mysterious reputation. After a brief conversation with…-
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The Great Girard
The Great Girard begins with the protagonist’s somber reflection on the state of Gold, Ontario. Once a vibrant, thriving town, it has now fallen into ruin, a ghostly shell of its former self. The landscape is described with vivid imagery of the shoreline and the muted surroundings, which reflect the depth of the town's decay. The catalyst for the chaos is the mournful howling of an ancient dog, a warning that echoes through the air. This haunting moment serves as the beginning of a breakdown in the town,…-
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The Garment was Occupied
The Garment was Occupied, the protagonist wrestles with a crucial decision that looms over him after a long night of deep reflection. He is torn between sailing southwest to Duluth, where there are familiar faces and the possibility of assistance, especially from Lark, who has connections due to her time spent at the local library. Despite this, he is conflicted by the risks of bringing others into his troubles, fearing that their involvement could expose them to danger because of the problems he's already…-
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The Djinn
The Djinn plays a significant role in the unfolding chapter, where the protagonist, having crossed over the rocks, meets Sol, who is struggling to recover from a cold swim in the sea. She is hypothermic and physically weakened by the ordeal, needing urgent care and warmth. The protagonist, unsure of how to handle the situation, wraps Sol in a dry blanket and gives her coffee, his mind overwhelmed by a surge of conflicting emotions. While his protective instincts take over, a deep sense of anxiety about her…-
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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 bitter ends in their teeth
As twilight set in, the atmosphere turned frigid as the protagonist and Sol prepared to make their escape using a sailboat. Following Essie’s precise instructions, they stripped the vessel of its canvas and tied the mast down, camouflaging it with muck from the water to escape detection. Earlier, the protagonist ventured into Brighton, a haunting ghost town, where the remnants of a community contrasted starkly with the signs of destruction; many homes were abandoned or charred. Essie's home was a somber…-
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