“This day, you reach the end of a story,” she continues, “and the last of its paths.”

Thursday 14th of December 2017 12:20:29

47.14/100
47.14%

It’s dark inside the whale, but the men appear to be intact.

Tuesday 5th of December 2017 19:27:00

69.45/100
69.45%

“Aye, they’ll float,” nods Steady Beard.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 20:21:48

57.06/100
57.06%

“Give me water, and I’ll teach it to carry me!”

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:35:41

56.02/100
56.02%

“Time flows quickly in contemplation of the Great One’s splendor.”

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:29:58

57.69/100
57.69%

“Really very sorry for scuttling your promotion and all that,” offers Steady Beard.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:17:12

54.75/100
54.75%

“Shouldn’t you be a bit more chipper, having won and all?” prods Steady Beard.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 20:28:24

50.64/100
50.64%

“Right, then. Let’s be off!” commands Brave Beard, striking a leaderly pose.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:44:05

48.82/100
48.82%

The creature drags the struggling men deeper beneath the waves, finally tossing them aside in disgust.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:11:34

53.44/100
53.44%

“Quick, while we’ve a chance!” whispers Hasty Beard, leading the way to the boat.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:33:08

54.83/100
54.83%

“Great idea!” cuts in Steady Beard. “How about a demonstration?”

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:56:06

49.59/100
49.59%

The orbs lead on, out through the cavern’s deep tunnels and beyond the island.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:07:38

49.18/100
49.18%

Following the glow of moonlight, the men step out eagerly into the night.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 20:41:23

49.52/100
49.52%

The men paddle furiously, but the widening vortex is inescapable.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:30:05

49.70/100
49.70%

Collapsing, the maelstrom tosses the men in their barrels toward the surface.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:19:03

52.63/100
52.63%

The men push off, paddling the raft beyond the island and into the night.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:04:25

47.83/100
47.83%

With a rumble, the island sinks slowly into the sea, carrying all hands with it.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:45:35

48.50/100
48.50%

Surfacing, they find themselves men once more, who, for the moment, splash about like happy children under the moonlit sky.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:24:49

48.23/100
48.23%

Heedless of the warning, the burly seals spread out as they swim, until the spell around them weakens and they become human once more.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:13:29

52.50/100
52.50%

With a piercing screech, the creature disappears back into the depths.

Thursday 14th of December 2017 12:11:48

48.80/100
48.80%

The jaws snap shut over the shattered tree, launching the men out into the deepening darkness.

Thursday 14th of December 2017 12:20:29

48.48/100
48.48%

Clinging to wooden barrels, they watch their beloved ship sink into the depths.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:48:31

49.35/100
49.35%

Finding the dark water empty, the men quickly regret their course of action.

Wednesday 13th of December 2017 22:36:04

53.49/100
53.49%

“Er, hullo,” stammers Brave Beard.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 20:44:05

55.11/100
55.11%

The absurdity of underwater speech only adds to the wonder apparent on his face.

Tuesday 12th of December 2017 21:09:21

57.80/100
57.80%