Drew Hawthorn

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“The Starfall Treasure” by Drew Hawthorn

Submitted to Contest #67

“Port cannons are ready sir!” Hesler shouted across the deck. “Helmsman, are they still closing?” This new commander could have scheduled the pirates’ attack for all the surprise he showed. “Same speed sir. I give ‘em two minutes to harpoon range.” “Davis, get below deck and secure the cargo. Take Jones and Barrow with you and make sure those crates aren’t opened.” A ballista peeked over the pirates deck and snapped, hurling a missile tipped in steel and trailing a tick cable.  “Could be sooner,” the helmsman corrected, just as meta...

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