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Submitted to Contest #324
A creaking of the hull stirred me from my deep slumber. I began to panic, trying to make out the structure of the room I was in: a shadowy-dark box with a heap of potato sacks in the corner, and a small trapdoor in the floor of the deck above. Each slight turn of the ship allowed the build up of water on the floor to shift, further soaking what was left of my garments. Up above, loud clamor from the crew could be heard, but their tones were becoming increasingly concerning. Another creaking of the ship initiated one scream after the other, f...
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