Shattered Sea Novels & Stories

he spoke determinedly. “Then, we’ll have to see whether you deserve it.” Tadhg’s expression turned gloomy as well. A powerful force erupted from his body. Once this force surfaced, the heavens shattered, causing the waters beneath it to boil, stirring up waves as tall as a thousand meters. Thea, James, and Nico quickly took a few steps back and evacuated from the area. At that moment, both the Emperor and Tadhg moved. Thump! Two powerful forces fused, causing a strong ripple-like effect that spread across the Boundless Sea. Within the area, numerous Seafolk were facing terrible calamities.

A thick, heavy, and indestructible smell burst out violently. The scarlet fire reflected through the high-rise seawater building, and suddenly, there were thousands of rays of light. Hong! The next moment, the saber radiance hit the shield fiercely. The horrible roar shook the sea within a hundred miles in an instant, causing dense water to splash. At a glance, as far as one could see, the sea waves moved like boiling oil. The shattered flames shot around like flowing light. A deep dent appeared on the surface of the heavy shield. But soon, the rolling Evil Qi rolled up the seawater and quickly filled up the depression again.

The place looked abandoned—rusted metal doors, shattered windows, the faint smell of salt and decay lingering in the air. But I knew better. Someone was inside. And I needed to get to them before Damien’s men did. I slipped through the entrance, moving carefully. The air was thick with dust, and the only sound was the distant lapping of waves against the shore. Then— A noise. A shuffle. I spun around just as a figure stepped out of the shadows. A gun was pointed directly at my head. “Don’t move,” a deep voice warned. I froze, my heartbeat slamming against my ribs.

It didn’t subdue the fire in me. I was beyond angry as I hurled the glass against the wall. It shattered in an instant, pieces splintering in all directions, shining in the low lights like tiny knives. I ran a hand down my face, exhaling heavily. I shouldn’t have let her push me this far. I shouldn’t have let her get to me like that.

Slicing through the murky seas like a phantom in the night, the speedboat roared through the harsh waves of the Mediterranean. Behind us, the roar of helicopter blades in the distance was absorbed by the storm that was still raging along the rocky shore. We weren't safe, however, even after Natalia's strike teamlost. The dim glimmer of Kyle's ashen face on his damaged tablet screen was still focused on the satellite feed. His hands shook a little as he focused on the giant warship tearing over the Atlantic—a ruinous stronghold.

And somewhere beneath the waves, a desperate hope still flickered. The dawn came slowly, casting a pale light over the wreckage scattered across the restless sea. The flames had long since died, leaving only charred fragments of the speedboat drifting like ghostly remnants of a nightmare. Annabelle stood at the edge of the harbor, her eyes fixed on the dark water that had swallowed her husband and the man who had held them hostage. The cold breeze tugged at her coat, but she barely noticed. Her world had shrunk to that endless expanse of water where hope and despair tangled like the waves.

Just like when Tariq poisoned me with that Salema fish toxin. Just like the moment my mind nearly shattered and the world spun out of control. Then came a ship. Masterless. Its sails were torn, its hull cracked open like a ribcage. It drifted across the blistering sea, dragging chains of iron through the water. As the steam parted, I saw land in the distance. But it wasn’t salvation. It was sand. Dunes rose like waves. A desert swallowing the sea. And the broken ship drifted forward, its hull brimming with alluring red flowers—toward the silence of mute skeletons, half-buried in the sand.

The sea had come to claim the land. The villagers didn’t stand a chance. The fishing village of Elmaris was the first to fall its docks splintered under the weight of a leviathan with eyes like boiling pitch. Then the beasts moved inland, dragging screams behind them, leaving salt and ruin in their wake. Kael stood on the castle battlements, his cape snapping behind him, watching the horizon drown in blood and sea mist. “They’ve breached the barrier,” General Thorne growled, his voice tight. “We’re already losing the coast.”

“Shut up, Sean. Shut up before you make it worse.” But it’s too late for them to hide behind excuses or bargains. Their pleas mean nothing. In this life, there is only loyalty and betrayal, and betrayal must be punished with blood. “Bring it out,” I order. Two of my men step forward, carrying buckets filled with what looks like raw scraps of meat. They spill the contents over the railing, and the water churns below as the dark shapes of sharks appear, slicing through the waves with terrifying grace. Fins break the surface, circling, faster and faster, drawn by the scent of blood. The sea itself becomes a grave waiting to be filled.

So in the end, they broke up? Diego chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, they went their separate ways a while ago. Without Evan's protection, Cecilia's life became pretty miserable. I heard she's struggling financially now, living paycheck to paycheck, and completely sidelined at the branch office." I smiled slightly, raising my glass and lightly clinking it against his. I had nothing more to add. Cecilia's ending might've been predictable, but it didn't matter to me anymore. ... My career soon began to flourish.