Fantasy Fiction
The Whispering Tides of Victoria
"Wait here," he whispered, disappearing into the darkness within.
Moments later, the stranger heard the faint echo of lapping waves, and the scent of salt and seaweed wafted forth, drawing him deeper into the temple's depths. As he descended, the air grew cooler, and the whispers grew louder, until at last he stood before the Oracle of the Sea.She sat upon a throne of coral, her eyes flashing like bioluminescent fish in the dark. Her hair was a tumble of seaweed, and her skin was the color of polished obsidian. Her gaze seemed to draw the stranger in, as if the very ocean itself was gazing upon him.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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301 Words