Write a story about a voyage on a boat.

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“THE OLD BOAT” by Kayhan Egeli

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"Alan give me a hand, two more cases to shift. Where is Rob, could do with his help," I said. " No problem, is it number five, the bungalow? Rob is still in the minibus, sorting the payment with the driver, John" Alan said. " I sorted the payment I am here now let's move in the hut and go to the beach. It's really hot, I am boiling," Rob said. Our adventure had started. *** " You should be thankful to me. Look at this scenery. Miles long sandy beach, turquoise colour sea, meeting with the ligh...

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“Adrift” by George O'Brien

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ADRIFT When I was a boy, I stood on the harbor quay in Sevilla watching the fishing boats and small trade boats move out at first tide. Often, I ran along the dock or on the narrow strip of beach below the sea wall. I waved to every boat until they were gone. Whether under oar or sail, once in motion, I could not keep pace with them. They slid farther ahead, speeding away from me. I chased futilely after them and yet enjoyed my brief run. I knew I could not keep up, but for some minutes, I was with them, part of their journey. When I laid...

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“Pea-Soup Fog” by LAURA Spiritualquest@earthlink.net

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Pea-Soup Fog The cold salt spray stung my face, keeping me awake. This 60-degree ocean is no place to be without a wetsuit on. How long have I been in the water and how did this happen to me? ...

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“Blue” by Hilary Meyer

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BLUE When Blue was 15 years old her family decided to take a trip to Europe in the year 2018. Blue’s dad bought a boat and wanted to sail the thirteen to sixteen day trip on their own, being the professional boat man he was. It was early one August morning when they set out on their adventure. The weather was beautiful and was projected to stay that way for their whole trip. Blue felt a slight wind chill though as the boat started leaving the dock. Wind on her neck always ma...

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“Larne–Cairnryan ” by L Mack

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My phone pings. Kyle – u comin to kieran’s party tonight? Diann – on the ferry over now Kyle – can’t wait to see you my sexy girl from across the water Then a load of hearts and kissy faces. He thinks he’s some kind of love poet. I don’t reply, just give him the blue ticks. He’s cocky enough. Phone again. Steven – Just a friendly reminder. £150 by tuesday or there’ll be a penalty Shit. No kissy faces here. Steven’s all for equal opportunities –he doesn’t mind breaking women’s arms as well as men’s. But for girls my age he’ll accept other ser...

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“The Voyagers” by Francesco James

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Francesco James Reedsy Writing Contest #257 The Voyagers Page 1 A warm sunset breeze offers no relief in the sun-scorched backdrop of the harbor, as the intense heat fuels the mirage of shimmering rooftops' rhythmic movement. The line of piers, strangled with crates and barrels matched by the congestion of river skiffs are tied up, three and four abreast, some nose to nose. It is no different on the dirt roads of the town close to two-and three-story warehouses of trading companies, the final point of departure for opium and goods ...

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“Not your usual shipboard affair” by Sue Brown

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They met on a cruise ship. A man and a woman whose paths would never have crossed in their everyday life. They were very different people with very different lives, they didn't even live in the same country. But this is not the usual boy meets girl on a cruise ship story. This was not a romance, it was a meeting of minds, of emotions, of need. And you can’t help but wonder what inexplicable forces bring two people like this together. Martin was a 45 year old surgeon. He was trapped in an unsatisfying marriage ...

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“My Journey to Viens” by Kevin Vang

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- "A sir nameth Hathanias, a guardsman who is't is quite quaint from the outside, his feelings beginneth to roteth. That gent sees Yeshua and hath felt guilt. Yeshua calleth unto that gent, "follow me. " Hathanias did drop his sw'rd, armeth'r, and buckler and hath followed that Gent." - Zachonias 1, verse 3 My name is Clyde Calawis. I have lived so lon...

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“No Atlantis” by Life Of V

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“Dr. Chase, come look at the satellite,” Captain McHonell says to me, waving me to come over. “What is that?” I ask the Captain. “I don’t know, there must be interference coming from the clouds over Point Nemo, but the satellite should have been able to get thermal imaging through the storm. Maybe it’s ash spewing into the sky, but the report from NOAA says there is no volcanic activity.” As we look out the helms window and back to the satellite imaging, I think back to the briefing at Randolph Air Force base. “Ladies and Gentlemen, we have ...

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“Little Faith” by Brendan Doyle

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“And who’s ready for Bible time?” Miss Calloway smiled with satisfaction as the Lil’ Lions of Pacific Grove Church’s Sunday School program scampered to the foam mats on the floor. The children were all between 6 and 9 years of age - perhaps the last joyful stage of childhood before the onset of hormones and self-consciousness and true awareness. Miss Calloway smoothed the front of her skirt and clasped her hands together, “Today, we’ll be learning about how Jesus helped his disciple Peter walk on water. And just li...

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“The A(de)scent to Atlantis” by Bernardus Bernard

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At first, I didn't find its gargantuan silhouette mesmerizing. It was a tall drink I didn't need more of on account of my already loose grip of reality, tyrannized by a black shade of stupor. But then the kindled outline yodels an alluring number. It seeps into my arteries, commanding my fins towards the open gate as it ushers me in. I never expected the myth to be real. The depth harbors behind its hypnotic black a marine city where penetrating sun-rays dare not linger. Many books and scriptures and lores and documentaries f...

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“Heartless Storm” by Paradox Pilot

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Despite what people will try to tell you, life and nature are not human. That may sound like that goes without saying, but let me explain. Life and nature are not singular beings, they're concepts: categories we use to define something surrounding us. They don't have a will; they don't have feelings. And they can’t care. It’s why I hold nothing against them; there isn't a "them" to be had. I always explain this to fellow passengers on the ship. Strange storms are popping up in several locations, contradicting reports time and time agai...

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Write a story about a voyage on a boat.

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✍️ 42 stories

“THE OLD BOAT” by Kayhan Egeli

“Adrift” by George O'Brien

“Pea-Soup Fog” by LAURA Spiritualquest@earthlink.net

“Blue” by Hilary Meyer

“Larne–Cairnryan ” by L Mack

“The Voyagers” by Francesco James

“Not your usual shipboard affair” by Sue Brown

“My Journey to Viens” by Kevin Vang

“No Atlantis” by Life Of V

“Little Faith” by Brendan Doyle

“The A(de)scent to Atlantis” by Bernardus Bernard

“Heartless Storm” by Paradox Pilot

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