Boat Stories

Two strangers in their mid-sixties come together to turn their dreams into reality. Their three-year adventure takes them through extreme sailing in some of the wildest and most remote waters on the planet, and they do it in comfort and style. Many parts of this book read like Action/Adventure novels and, at times, Thrillers. Some of the experiences, both afloat and ashore, are so incredible that some might consider them Fantasies. But it all happened, and as the adventure unfolded, I wrote a blog that gained over 3,000 daily views and grew beyond a million words and over 2,500 images. This is a condensed rewrite of that blog, but with Wattpad's limit of twenty images per chapter, I've included only 2,450 here.

This is a collection of recipes and reminiscences from over sixty years of boating and cooking aboard. A large part of my inspiration comes from visiting eighty-five countries and experiencing their cuisines. Though I have no professional training, I was an instructor in a major culinary school in the mid-1980s.

November 24, 1926. One night. 2,500 souls. A ship deemed unsinkable. The MS Solomon Queen is the crown jewel of the ocean-244 meters of steel, luxury, and ambition cutting through the Marvegan waters. For young journalist Evelyn Fairchild, it's supposed to be a routine assignment. For heiress Meret Mert-Kau, it's an escape to freedom. For film producer Charles Rinkewicz, it's a celebration of success. But when a violent storm strikes and a fatal mistake unfolds in the vehicle deck, the Queen begins her slow descent into the abyss. As icy water floods the corridors and lifeboats become battlegrounds, class barriers shatter. Love blooms in the chaos. Heroes emerge from the darkness. And 2,500 lives hang in the balance as the ocean claims its prey. Based on the tragic sinking that shocked Alterra, "The Queen's Downfall" weaves together the stories of passengers from all walks of life -immigrants chasing dreams, aristocrats hiding secrets, crew members making impossible choices- in their final hours aboard the world's most magnificent ship. *Some will survive. Most will not. None will ever be the same.* ⚓ Historical Fantasy Fiction | Disaster | Romance | Multiple POV 🚢 Inspired by The Sims Universe 💔 A story of courage, loss, and the price of arrogance "The ocean is the true sovereign of this world, and we are merely arrogant guests on its surface." **Warning: Contains depictions of tragedy, death, and survival that may be emotionally intense.** New chapters will be published every Tuesday. #HistoricalFiction #Disaster #MaritimeTragedy #MultiplePOV #Alterra #TheSims #Romance #Survival #ClassWarfare #Fantasy

"You guys aren't going to budge on this, are you? You- you don't even have a proper boat, there's none of the cannons or anything. Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, it's hard breaking laws after so many years of running a benevolent kingdom. You guys know about where the empires are, and free trade agreements, and the structural integrity of certain buildings, not whatever it is you're planning." "So what?" Joel said, seemingly taking on the brunt of this debate. "We can, I dunno, steal treasure from the abandoned empires. We know where all their stuff is anyway, so hah, take that-" There was a pause. A realization shared among all three in the conversation, if you will. Not quite a lull, per se-this is something that would be marked in a script, that would be etched into history, that would seal their fates in aptly said teasing words. "Joel," began Lizzie, "Did you just come up with a near-flawless plan to become pirates?" He seemed to consider this. Looked to Jimmy, offered him a shit-eating grin. "Sorry, lad. I think you just led us right to a solution." - OR; Joel & Lizzie decide that they're best suited for a life at sea. An old friend from years past (it's only been a month or two) makes a treacherous deal with forces he doesn't understand. From their graves, ghosts of past empires arise. When present grudges and future feuds stir the pot, will our valiant heroes make it out alive? Oh, and also... there are hot women. Lots of them. Trust me. - hi all! this is essentially a sequel to High Tide, another book I have in my library- this is set to be a bit more epic though, I have a notebook's worth of planning! if you've not read it, this will make very little sense. still, welcome!

When a cursed bangle binds Sea Drifter Ninnette to a dangerous demon, she only has three days to break the curse before it claims her life. °:•.🪸.•:° Ninnette is a Sea Drifter with the power to command water, dredging shipwrecks, and salvaging lost treasure. When she braves a sunken ship no one else dares to dive, she finds a strange clockwork bangle that binds her to an ancient curse and to the infuriating Kazi, a demon who leaves destruction wherever he goes. The moment the bangle is activated, they are hunted by a secret order led by a relentless Priestess who believes the armlet is a key to something far greater than treasure. But the true danger isn't the order. It isn't the demon Kazi. It's the curse. When Ninnette puts on the bangle, a countdown begins. If she doesn't break the curse in three days, she will die like every wearer before her. °:•.🪸.•:° She commands the sea. He is a demon who has lived for centuries. They are both bound by a curse. Only three days to survive. °:•.🪸.•:° Set in a Maritime Steampunk world, and inspired by Filipino cultures, from Spanish influence to the seafaring Sama-Bajau. This story weaves dangerous magic, high stakes, and heart-aching romance. °:•.🪸.•:° ONC 2025 Honorable Mention °:•.🪸.•:° Romantasy High Fantasy Fantasy Adventure SciFi Steampunk Fantasci Young Adult

Five friends whose continent is under attack by an unknown force, journey to a land no one dare steps foot to. Erlin-Yeast. During their way and time at Erlin-Yeast, they face hardships and challenges that test them physically, mentally, and emotionally. This journey switches different perspectives sometimes of the five friends. Along their journey, they meet friends and foes. Who to trust, they must wonder.

Follow y/n y/l/n and Jack Dawson on their journey to love inside the ill-fated Titanic. (Jack Dawson and the Dewitt Bukater family do not belong to me.) I ask as you read this story you take time to remember the real victims of the Titanic tragedy. Their lives were just as valuable and beautiful as ours.

You've been dating Karen for about a month and tonight was the night of your big date night. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cover by Saff

It's the start of S8, Mumbo and Grian have decided to base together with a couple other people. Throughout their journey through S8 they realise the moon is getting bigger and a lot new theories sprout in the server. In the process they find a new feeling that they've never felt for eachother. This story will consist of Fluff and possibly some Angst. (TW will be at the start of a chapter if it includes that trigger warning) Hope you enjoy! ~ Sculk

Gulf is a model who has a lot of meddling friends while Mew is a rising singer whose heart has been broken before. What will happen when they meet? Discontinued.

Hi, my name is Namir Dakota. I've lived in Florida my whole sunny life. I had no worries, nothing at all. Then my life turned itself upside down because of seeing an animal. I get kidnapped, make new friends and try to escape.

Sky runs away after being mislead by his father only to be cornered by a few delinquents. He thought there was no hope until a mysterious vampire with eyes as golden as the sun comes to his rescue. They both instantly feel a pull towards each other but will they be able to stay from each other.

KC, Kendra, and Kayla are 12-year-old Paranormal triplets, and always have each others back. KC loves her life, she has an amazing family, friends and is going to an amazing school for Paranormals. Shes excited to see if shes more than just a Werewolf, along with the people she loves. But when her blood spells something she never knew existed, everything changes. She learns that she and her sisters are more than Paranormals, they're Mystics. A prophecy sends her, her sisters, and her new and old friends, on an adventure to seek out an evil. Determination to find her mate and show everybody she's not a monster, she is set to pass school, stay out of drama, and most importantly, survive. The Mystic Prophecy Three kids born under a blood moon Three kids prepare for war A driven enemy wants more Hair as black as night Three kids ready to fight Danger lurks in the dark All three has the Mark The name is said in whispers The victims whimper Three kids learn Innocent people yearn Three kids prepare for battle Enemy makes victims rattle Cold, black night Three kids and an enemy fight

Brooke Spencer's life is perfect. Her sweet, loving, and caring, Boy friend, Jeremy is perfect. Even her relationship with her family is perfect. Or is it? When Brooke's forced to take a trip down memory lane, Her self esteem plummets. Jeremy promises to stay with her and take care of her. But is it too much to handle? She feels like a burden and when an old crush comes back into her life she's tempted. Will she choose to break Jeremy's heart or will she be heavy in his arms?

Bridget Main, the daughter of Jenny and Howard Main somehow ended up as an sixteen year old orphan who is stuck with her stupid evil step mother. She lives up in the attic all alone except for the few spiders that live under her bed. You would think that she was treated okay but she was treated at like a slave, all alone in the world. She doesn't even have a soulmate! Her twin step sisters who are a year younger, Marlene and Matilda, seem to be out for blood. Things take a rocky turn when Venessa, the step mom, pulls out a knife and uses it as a punishment on Bridget. She runs, runs far away and out to sea leaving behind her one and only best friend to face the world alone. Little does she know that her world is about the tossed and turned like a boat in a storm. ------------------------------ James Grey, son of the one and only queen and king of a small island of Doemanian. Their names were Lily and Grant. King Grant seemed to roll perfectly off of the tongue until anytime you said it, it was with venom. Who knew a betrayer could rattle a strong family from the inside out. Luckily our young hero James had been training to become king since he was seventeen. The only problem... he is only eighteen and already taking over the throne. People had great doubts about the family all together but luckily being kind seemed to be going good until the stress of finding a queen finally set in. Lily constantly reminded her son of the problem at hand so it was always on his mind. The other problem is there was such things as soulmates but he never meet his. ------------------------------ How will these two very different worlds collide and rock the earth to its core? Read this book if you really want to find out! (First story so it kinda sucks... I'm sorry)

hi guys! this is my first story posted, before this i posted songs and slam poems. this non-fiction narrative i wrote is based off of Robert Sabey Colbey (real able seaman during WWII) who also happened to be, my great great great grandads brother. so my great great great uncle. i hope you stuck around and enjoy the short story.

What would have happened if Sam didn't die? Celeana Sardothien and Sam Courtland Adarlan's greatest assassins together again. The night Sam promised to come home at a certain time and didn't Celeana goes to save him. The two run away together to the Southern Continent. After all they paid off their debts to the Gulid and are free now. They have little money but that no longer matters not when Arobynn wanted Sam dead. So they leave for Wendlyn...but what about Celeana or should i call her Aelin? Her Fae magic still exists and her crazy aunt is very much real too. And then there is the problem of Galan though she doubts if he finds out she is there that his family will care. Does she tell Sam or keep her uncontrolled Wildfire a secret? Find out my take on what would have happened! *characters belong to S.J.M*

仲間 "Come join my crew, will ya?!" One piece x reader Oneshots Started: [20-11-2021]