Isbn: 9798364470164 - christo the mermaid watcher: mermaid stories are bound to keep one trapped in the dream world. (mermaid watcher series, band 1)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The lake was alive that night.Under the pale light of the full moon, the water shimmered like molten silver, its surface unnaturally still. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a quiet hum pulsing through the silence-a song too faint for human ears but unmistakable to those who knew the lore.A figure stood at the edge of Mermaid Lake, cloaked in shadow. Their breath came in shallow gasps, the chill of the night biting through layers of cloth. In their trembling hands, they clutched a small, weathered book-the pages filled with cryptic symbols and incantations."This has to work," the figure whispered, their voice shaking with desperation. "It has to."They knelt by the water, opening the book with reverence. The words on the page glowed faintly, as if responding to the moonlight. The figure hesitated, their hands trembling. Then, summoning all their courage, they began to chant.The language was ancient, guttural, and raw-a string of words that seemed to vibrate in the very fabric of reality. The lake reacted immediately. Ripples formed, spreading outward in perfect circles. The stillness was broken, replaced by an otherworldly energy that made the hairs on the back of their neck rise.A soft melody rose from the water, gentle at first, then growing louder, filling the night air with its haunting beauty. The figure's eyes widened as the lake began to glow, a soft blue light radiating from its depths.And then they appeared.The Sirens.They rose from the water as though they had always been a part of it, their forms glistening with an otherworldly sheen. Long, flowing hair cascaded down their backs like liquid silk, and their eyes burned with an ethereal light. Their beauty was breathtaking, but there was something unnerving about them-something ancient and dangerous.The figure froze, unable to look away."You called us," one of the Sirens said, her voice like the echo of a distant song. "Why?"The figure struggled to speak, their voice breaking under the weight of fear and awe. "I. I seek a bargain."The Sirens exchanged glances, their expressions unreadable. The one who had spoken stepped closer, her feet never disturbing the water's surface. "A bargain comes with a price, mortal. Are you prepared to pay it?"The figure hesitated, their grip tightening on the book. "I have no choice. I must save them."The Siren tilted her head, her eyes narrowing. "Save them? Or save yourself?"The words struck like a blow, and for a moment, the figure faltered. But then they straightened, resolve hardening their features. "Both."The Sirens began to circle, their movements fluid and hypnotic. The melody in the air grew louder, a spellbinding symphony that seemed to wrap itself around the figure's very soul."Very well," the Siren said, her voice a whisper that carried over the music. "We will grant your request. But remember this-what is given can always be taken away. And the water never forgets."Before the figure could respond, the Sirens dove back into the depths, their forms disappearing in a cascade of shimmering light. The lake returned to its tranquil state, as if nothing had happened.The figure collapsed to their knees, the book falling from their hands. Relief and dread warred within them as they stared at the water, now calm and silent once more.In the distance, the first rays of dawn began to creep over the horizon.And deep beneath the surface of the lake, the Sirens waited. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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