Poirot: Problem At Sea Novels & Stories

*********************** *Ray POV* Our situation is still worse. We are just about to escape but these bubbles stop our tracks. I didn't see the bubbles before we get down from the ship. It's really dark on the sea as I can't see a single thing. Before we realize that there is something we are already too late. As I was looking out from the window at the distance another ship appeared out of nowhere. I immediately inform the others but we can't sail the lifeboats because the bubbles are separating the boats from the water leaving us stuck in one place.

The boat's engine shut down and we looked at the driver, thinking that we're finally on the right location to snorkel. However, the anxiousness on his face says we could be in big trouble right now. "W-what's wrong? Is there a problem, Sir?" "I'm sorry, Ma'am, Sir. I failed to double check the boat and it turns out I used the wrong vehicle and we're now out of gas. A-also..." "What?" I blinked nervously, gripping tightly on Jupiter's hand. "I found a small hole over here. The water has slowly made its way inside and I'm afraid we'll sink if the water level rises."

Black smoke pluming the air. My stomach sank. No. No. No. What happened? Is everyone okay? Fuck, our families are in safehold. Out of reach where no one could find them. A thousand questions bombarded my mind. But I had to shake them away, refusing to get overwhelmed. An overwhelmed captain can't protect his people. At that moment, we passed the top of a ship peeking out from the ocean, sunken by a reef. A pirate vessel. A jolly roger blowing in the wind above the waves.

the shopkeeper bowed. Lucia was quite embarrassed and tried to be humble by saying, "it's fine! It's fine." Zane isn't interested in talking anymore and just grabs the set of gear and walks outside. Clarisse followed and Lucia tried to follow but the shopkeeper asked a question, "is that the new hero?" "Yes!" "I hope he can finally succeed this time!" The shopkeeper cheered as Lucia ran waving out of the shop. Zane drops all his gear at the back of the carriage and sees a bottle labeled 'Strength potion, grade 5' he drinks it and his body felt light.

Some ship technicians were there too, looking rather worried. Adrian walked into the room and asked, “Mr. Casey, you asked for me?” Casey hastily said upon seeing Adrian enter, “You’re here, Theo. We’ve got a big problem. I’m afraid it’ll get really bad.” “What’s going on?” asked Adrian. Sormus reported, “Our radars detected a hijacker ship heading straight for us. These people are pirates, and I’m afraid none of us will survive if we are to cross swords with them.”

“These clothes were not meant for high speed chases and salt water.” “Shut it, Serif, or you’ll be a permanent fixture in the sea,” Lottie snapped, her voice cutting through the tension. The enemy ship suddenly veered, altering its course to follow Dahlia Lite. The water around their smaller boat exploded as a cannonball narrowly missed them, sending up a spray of saltwater that drenched everyone on board. “We just have to make it close to shore, and we will be fine!” Delilah shouted over the roar of the waves, her voice edged with determination.

Larissa quickly hugged Vincent tightly. Vincent tensed as Larissa hugged him. His eyes momentarily flashed red before gradually returning to normal. His gaze regained clarity. He whispered hesitantly, "Mommy?" Larissa's voice trembled as she said, "I'm here, Vincent. Don't worry." A relieved smile appeared on Vincent's face. He once again fell into Larissa's embrace. But this time, his breathing was steady from fainting. A large hole in the ship caused seawater to flood in rapidly, submerging half of the cabin.

She realized that simply running away wouldn’t resolve this. “Elliot, stop the—” Her words froze in her throat as her eyes widened in terror. Sophia, seated in the passenger seat of River’s car, suddenly lunged for the steering wheel in desperation. River’s car veered sharply, skidding out of control. With an emergency brake and a sharp left turn, it crashed into the railing and plunged into the sea. Paramedics arrived swiftly. Though both River and Sophia survived, they were left in comas and sent to the ICU.

it replied. The vessel’s eyes opened and they were mine. Everything broke at once. Kye charged the Harbinger with a scream. Rowan lit another torch and hurled it at the pit. Mira drew steel. The fire hit. The vessel screamed, a noise like shattering glass and thunder all at once. The chamber shook. The walls peeled back revealing more shapes, watching from behind the stone. I drew my blade and lunged for the vessel. It moved like water then we clashed steel against bone, fire against shadow.

He stared at the little girl and remembered the boy he had seen before. He seemed to realize something, too. For a moment, his eyes flashed with wild joy. With the support of the warships, the pirates were routed and left in disarray. They were defeated before they could even board the ship. Tabitha didn't remain unconscious for long. Her will to live brought her quickly back to her senses. She opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was Wilmot, drenched in water. "Ms. Hartley, how are you? You..."