A terrified noise squeaked out of me before I sucked in another mouthful of water. Whatever sturdy, slimy thing that wiggled past me had just as quickly disappeared. I kicked frantically, ignoring the ocean water in my lungs, the burn in my muscles and cramp in my calf. Every iota of my being prioritized getting as far as possible from this unidentified sea-dweller. I began racing towards the raft even faster than before. Panicked, I yelled to the passengers again.

         “Hey! HEY! TURN AROUND!!”

One of them finally snapped his head in my direction. His mellow demeanour quickly morphed into a horrified one. He lifted a trembling finger towards me, and his female companion turned too. But he wasn&rsq...

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