A Flash of Silver
Author: David D Sharp
Category: Science
Published: 2013
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Read OnlineBeing influenced by two, very different, mystical sea creatures, it falls on a young midshipman to travel through his own past, present and future to unravel the mystery and seal the fate of the English merchant vessel, The Windermere,1758 - In the mid-Atlantic, the Windermere, an English merchant vessel sinks in calm waters, on an empty horizon. All hands are lost.1758 - The Windermere, sails safely into harbour in Hudson Bay.Both of these realities are true and false. Being influenced by two, very different, mystical sea creatures, it falls on a young midshipman to travel through his own past, present and future to unravel the mystery and seal the fate of the Windermere.Praise for David D Sharp's work:"Charming, delightful and heartwarming.""Complete magic.""Delightfully quirky and delicate."This is a short fantasy story, totalling around 10,000 words. It also includes the bonus short "The Passing", a coming of age tale set in the Scottish Highlands.