Echoes of the Victorian Seas - Chapter One. The Row Boat

On a dark and starless night, a schooner is becalmed in the northern Pacific, enveloped in a dense mist. The crew, resting in their quarters, are unaware of the mysterious events unfolding on deck. The tranquility is shattered by an unexpected, eerie voice calling out from the sea, launching the vessel's master, Will, and the narrator into a strange encounter that starts with surprise and ends in a compassionate deed. The voice speaks of hunger and an unmentioned companion left behind on an unknown island. Amidst the shadows and uncertainty, the narrator and Will strive to comprehend the peculiar circumstances they find themselves in, ultimately driven by a sense of empathy. This suspenseful narrative explores themes of fear, charity, and the unknown.