Grimy Decks and Rumblin' Engines

The afternoon sun beat onto the wooden deck of the ship. A thick smell hung in the air, mixed with the sweetness of burning fuel. The engines groaned and rattled, sending a shiver through the entire structure. The deck was slick with oil, making it tricky to move without sliding. Captain Blackheart paced the deck, his face creased with worry. He

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