We were on a cruise when singing suddenly drifted across the sea in the middle of the night. My best friend, obsessed with mermaid legends, was thrilled. Convinced a mermaid was calling to her, she insisted on going to find the source of the singing.
Little did we know, we had fallen into a man-eating mermaid’s trap. At the critical moment, my best friend made me the sacrifice, joining forces with everyone on board to push me off the ship and leave me to be dragged beneath the waves. I was torn apart and devoured, while they escaped safely with the rising tide.
Later, my best friend posted online about her terrifying encounter with the man-eating mermaid. The story caused a huge sensation, and her discovery of a new species made her a rising star in the field of biology. She gained both fame and fortune, while not a trace of my body remained.
As I closed my eyes, I thought I could hear the mermaid’s song again.
