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They are the sirens of the sea, beautiful creatures that can lure a sailor to destruction. They are beings both aquatic and human. They are the Mer folk and we’d like you tell their stories.
Join us for tails, or rather, tales of these mysterious, exotic and sometimes dangerous creatures. Read of tragedy, comedy and adventure, of loves both lost and found, of horrors inflicted on them or by them. The stories in this book will take you on back yard adventures and to a big city night club, to war ravaged oceans and the realms of fantasy and, since you’re one of the lucky ones, on a much desired tour. Featuring the talents of: Danielle Ackley-McPhail Michael A. Black James Chambers John L. French C. J. Henderson C. Ellett Logan Roy Mauritsen Terri Osborne Darren W. Pearce and Neal Levin KT Pinto Hildy Silverman Patrick Thomas Robert E. Waters |
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The Golden Ticket KT Pinto
Welcome all of you to the caves of the Mer! What a fine looking group this is! I must congratulate you on outbidding everyone else on the auction site to get a spot on this very exclusive tour. I heard that a few of you waited until the very last seconds to outbid everyone else with impressively high amounts. It’s obvious that you are shrewd people who understand the value of this opportunity. As you know it’s very rare for us to open our doors for outsiders to see what goes on in our lair. What was that Sir? No, I didn’t mean figuratively. This cave is not always accessible to the upper world. It only appears a few times a year in order for us to have access to the upperdwellers and serving as means of reminding them – that is, you – about the truths of our people, dispelling the odd rumors that continually float around… especially those that became abundant once Disney movies became popular.
Yes Ma’am, there are different color tickets, even though they were auctioned off at the same starting price. The meaning of those colors will be explained to you at the end of the tour; if you could wait until then to have your questions answered... thank you.
I know how excited you are to see where all the magic happens… excuse me Sir? Oh, no! The caves on this tour are all dry. That is why my tail is split in leg form. No need for swimming skills. No no, there is no such thing as a dumb question Sir! Feel free to ask whenever the mood hits you. Does anyone need to use the facilities before we start? No? Not even the little ones? OK, then let’s begin!
Ma’am, please don’t touch the glowing fungus. It’s been known to adhere to human skin and then the skin had to be removed or the whole specimen died. It’s OK ma’am, you didn’t know… and the bright blue is rather attractive to the eye. Just remember, make sure not to wander or touch things without permission. We can’t be held responsible what might happen to you if you do…
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