The Soul of the Sea
Chapter 1- Water Locked It takes one moment for your life to change forever. Irrevocable life points could be traced back to a singular choice or encounter. That's all it took, one encounter that changed everything I've ever known. Before I could fully open my eyes, my ears were invaded by the blaring sound of my alarm clock. I groaned as I reached over, eyes still shut, and repeatedly, I slammed my hand against the nightstand until I made contact with the alarm clock, disabling it. I sat against my pillow while rubbing the last bit of sleep from my eyes as the early morning sun crept through my curtains. My nose was filled with a mix of the comforting aroma of my mom's cooking and fresh island air escaping from my slightly open window. However, today, my mom made my favorite, grilled cod! After smelling my soon-to-be breakfast, I was practically out of bed and halfway down the stairs in a flash. I could see my mother's back from the staircase as she scooped rice onto o...