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Intro. The wind howled as the boat rocked gently, an eerie contrast to the chaos that had once surrounded it. Moments ago, sharks circled the vessel, their dark forms slicing through the water—but now, they were gone. Along with them, the fish, dolphins, and every other sea creature had vanished without a trace. The once-rowdy waves had stilled, leaving the boat eerily motionless atop the unnaturally calm sea. The captain scanned the horizon, unease creeping into his expression. His fingers tightened around the wheel as he muttered under his breath, “Well… this isn’t normal.”

The sea's rut

@Morri