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Submitted to Contest #67
I've dropped anchor as close to land as I dare. Now confined to the ship, I find myself torn. My most recent tangle with The Monster has me undecided between holding my ground here or persevering onward. My vessel is sturdy and well fortified. There is a chance that if I remain I can intimidate and negotiate a decent payment for myself. But, I’ve caught a glimpse of the most magical treasure. What kind of pirate would I be if I settled for “fair negotiations”? Getting there won't be easy. Countless perils stand between me and my quarry. And ...
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