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Write about a pirate captain obsessed with finding a mythical treasure.

Posted in Adventure on May 8, 2021

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Treasures of Albatross Island

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It is a dark night, except for moonlight dancing over the ripples of the ocean alongside Pete the Pirate's sailing ship. Pete is Captain of his pride and joy, and sails the high seas in search of the elusive treasure, the subject of a legend that's been passed down the generations. To date, no one has ever found this treasure, even though the inhabitants of Pete's remote island home have spent years in search of it. Pete is now approaching 40 years of age, and after working on a Pirate ship for a number of years, decides it's time for a brea...

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The Real Treasure

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The wind whistled softly, calling me to the open sea. I looked out across the water and the deck of my ship. There were no other ships on the horizon. The weather was peaceful. It was the best time as any to go hunting.  “How are we looking, Cordelia,” I called. My first mate, and the only other woman on the ship, rushed to my side.  “The course has been charted, Captain Nerida,” she answered. I grinned and nodded.  “Good, and the rest of the crew?” “Ready to follow you into the storm.” I nodded again and looked to the...

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A pirate captain obsessed with finding a mythical treasure

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This is not right,we must go back where we came from guys" said Kate looking at everyone  "We must finish what we started"said morgan while walking towards the stone coffin,the rocks closed the path where they're supposed to go back after finishing their mission Kate with fear on his eyes he started praying wishing the world could just sallow him " I as the captain, I say we open the casket "said morgan with aggression looking deep inside Kate's eyes, they all open the stone coffin,the rain starts raining heavily with storms, doubts...

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The Glass Sword

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If I told you that a few days ago, I was working in my stepmother’s bakery, selling desserts to crazy religious citizens of my hometown, you wouldn’t think twice. Probably laugh and ask me about my stepmother, and how her recipes are so popular. I could tell you, but you wouldn’t believe me. It’s the same way my ghost friend, arch enemy, and I are now on a pirate ship trapped on the other side of a mirror. Magic. I hate magic. Ironic considering I’m a vampire and I have magic, but nonetheless. I hate it. I manage to keep my balance, looking ...

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Questionable Treasure

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Questionable Treasures “Is it true what they say about the Captain?” asked Private Fry, his first time aboard Captain Raven’s ship. “In what regards?” asked Boatswain Stephens for clarification as the men prepared the Treasure Seeker, a pirate ship known for its acquisitions (usually legally) of buried treasures. “Can I ask about both rumors I have heard?” requested Private Fry. “Have you only heard two?” joked Boatswain Stephens. “Are there more than only two?” asked a concerned Private Fry. “Why don’t you ask me your two questi...

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StarTear

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The sea was quite. Last night bad-tempered storm was like a lie. A sheet of cloth that has a red whale was hovering in the blue sky. Black leather boots stabbed the fence of the ship. Arms stretched and the eye sneaked to the hole of golden telescope. On the other side of the telescope, the shell shaped island was visible. It is a beautiful. Green and violet color mixed to form a unique scene of nature, the smell of perfumed Lavender, the murmur of grass and trees. "At last, we are here boys." Eyes glowed with fire stared at the peaceful isl...

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Turn That Frown, Upside Down

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The wind whips his hair behind him as he stands on the bow of the ship. A man with a cigar poking out of his mouth strolls over. "Wa near'n Zumba. Where ya wan' us tuh dock?" "We don't want anyone to know where we are and follow us. We have a lead they don't. Dock in Quaown," he barks. "Gotcha." He turns around. "C'mon! Ya heard da captain! Set da course tuh Quown!" The crew bustles around, and soon the ship is sailing smoothly toward the tiny mining town of Quaown. A man with slight stubble, and a white bandana around his hea...

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Calling of the Cauldron

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Another fine day this be, the storm finally broke last night and now the seas are as calm. Anne Bonny said there be a treasure that no man could find. How e'er as women, may we able to find it in plain sight. Off to Ireland it was then. I put me hair up in me black hat to not be recognized as a woman and me britches on. I kept me small sword in me coat for safety purposes. Me shirt was tied in front with a vest so I could pass as a man once again. I of course had heard about the Dagda's cauldron from the stories the lads used to say o'er a p...

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Compensation

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Swords slashed, blood spilled, screams torn from their captive’s throats. "One more time, tell me- where is it?" The man gurgled his blood before he spat it at the beady eyed man's boots, "I don't know!" The beady eyed man smiled cruelly, blood spekcing hsi drak frizzed beard "Do you really want to die a liar?" "Who says I'm lying?" .... “How are you feeling, sir?” “...” “It’s okay, sir- you don’t need to answer. Come with me.” “Me name is Patrick? “Yes, Patrick Styvuesant.” “Thatnotmename” “What’s that sir?” “Not s...

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The River Between Worlds

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“I know what you’re thinking,” George droned drunkenly across the walnut desk of his cabin, as a travel clock slid gently from side to side in time with the gentle waves. The fresh water had run out about three days ago and now there was only ale to drink. It was the only thing that stayed fresh enough, “You’re thinking that you should never have come here. That you should have never agreed to come on this doomed voyage.” Captain George of The Bullfinch staggered out of his seat uncurled a finger from the neck of his bottle and pointed it ag...

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The Treasure of Mermaid Island

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   The Treasure of Mermaid Island It was a steaming hot day on the Pacific Ocean. The wind was dull, listless and the pirate ship, The Mermaid’s Quest was reeling. The sea salt penetrated the senses of taste and smell. A skeleton crew manned it through the doldrums, while the captain and most of the crew were below trying to stay cool. In the far distance, Bootleg, sitting in the crow’s nest saw it. “Call the Captain, I’ve spotted Mermaid Island.” One of the deck hands ran off nearly breaking ...

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The Iris

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X marks the spot. He threw the knife at the red inked cross on the map where it sank in with a dull thud. Bullseye. Thirty years he’d searched. Thirty years of ridicule and obsessive need, and he had found it. The Iris was within reach. That elusive treasure hidden by the best of the best during the golden age of pirates. Bracken retrieved the locket from the pocket at his breast and opened it. The words inside were words to live by. ‘Calm as a gentle breeze.’ They reminded him of a past long gone but not forgotten, and of the family he had ...

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Captain Lucky and The Sword of Light

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Captain Lucky stood with closed eyes, at the bow of the ship, allowing the wind to whip her long, golden locks in all directions. The sun beamed on her pale skin, warmth embraced her cheeks. She was finally approaching her dream, she was going to find the treasures of Tuatha De Danann. Excited and giddy butterflies danced in her belly as she daydreamed of the day she discovers the treasure.  Strong arms creeped from behind her and tightly hugged her around the ribs. “Ahoy there Captain.” the man’s voice whispered against her neck, foll...

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The Pirate and the Mermaids

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As the sun sank behind the horizon, Abigail looked out over the ocean, watching the white caps dancing on the waves. You could imagine all manner of things out there in the water. She would go for a walk along the beach in the morning with her grandpa and grandma and look for treasures. She turned to her grandpa and hugged him. “Will you do my story tonight, grandpa?” Grandpa John chuckled. “Oh yes, of course. Let’s get you into bed, lass.” Abigail’s grandparents lived next to the beach where the sand shone white under the Perth sun ...

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The Legend of the Goldenrod

Submitted to Contest #67

The Legend of the Goldenrod By Suzanne Marsh 12 October 1216                “King John, a messenger has arrived from your brother Richard.”                “Well, don’t leave the man standing there bring him in.                “Your majesty; King Richard has returned from the Holy Land. Here is the missive. &nbs...

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