"Have you heard about it?
There's a village on the coast that typhoons and storms can never touch.
They say that the mermaid resides in the bay, and through her, the sea gods give their blessings.'
'But her favor is not won for free. As any noble lady, the mermaid requires handmaidens.
Chosen ones, given to the sea every ten years to accompany her in her pearl-enameled halls, so that the village will always know her kindness.'
'They say the kurione is married to the sea. That the water embraces sweeter than any lover.'
'At least, that's what I've been told."
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Bad Luck to Kill a Sea Bird
Mystery / ThrillerThe village knows the price of living on the sea. It's a simple equation. Logical. What else are they supposed to do? One life for ten years' protection against the rage of the gods and typhoons. One life for ten years of full nets and calm waters...
