Bitterwind
Pirates X Monsters X 'A-Discworld-like'
Tales of high-sea adventure, pirates, monsters, demons, rogues and ne'er-do-well's
in a fantastical world of imagination, magic and the unknown.
And ham. Lots of ham... Seriously.
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An Excerpt from Simon And Hank The Ferryman
"Tonight's the night, Hank. I feel it."
"One way or the other," the ferryman replied, stretching a kink out of his back.
In fairness, Hank had shown up at around the 401st attempt. So Simon could understand this grumbling,
night after night. This was Simon's 776th attempt. He had one more left. Else... Purgatory.
"Better hurry," said Hank, "Spotted a small galleon off the coast on my way over."
Simon and Hank turned and, sure enough, there was a galleon anchored in the bay, its lanterns glowing
warm in the night. They watched as a small row boat splashed down. Several sailors heaved heavy oars
rowing the boat toward them and the cave. A single torch cut through the night as the pirates
approached.
Simon sighed, "There's no way."
"Aye, rotten luck."
"Why don't they wait until morning?"
"Beats me. There'd be better light in the day." agreed Hank.
Simon had a thought.
"I can make this work. Yes!"
He became animated. He danced a jig, jumping up and clicking his
spectral heels together.
"Nothing to lose," he muttered to himself, "If I can get them to pick me up and
take me closer... That might be the best chance I've had in ... well 776 nights."
"775."
The ghost looked puzzled.
"You forgot that night you took off."
Simon scowled at Hank.
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