Anything But Dull: A Mermaid Sighting

Short Fiction | Sea Story | Part 1

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As my tribute and recognition of this year’s National Novel Writing Month event, I’m sharing one of my short stories with the community.

This particular story was included in my 2022 summer release of the short story collection titled: “Tails of the Mermaids”.

😄 Please enjoy Part 1 of…

Anything But Dull: A Mermaid Sighting

Four young friends set out that morning for a sun-filled day in New Zealand. After two leisurely weeks of enjoying the South Island, their plan was to spend their last day both above, and underneath the sea. Two of them wanted to get in some last minute diving, while the other two would spend time overhead, in the small air craft at their disposal.

None of them could have ever imagined the kind of adventure they’d have and what they would ultimately end up witnessing with their own eyes. It started out like a normal day, but ended anything but.

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“Good morning, what’s going on man?” Isaac greeted Justin, his longtime friend, before turning to J.P., the third man in the room.

“Hey Professor. What’s up? Are you sure you guys want to spend your last day in New Zealand…