LaserAndSandal

As they were finishing their dinner, there was a loud noise and the ship shook hard as if they had hit something. “What was that?” Erik wondered loudly as he ran out. The young boy followed him. It was already dark outside but there was enough moonlight to see that they had hit the shores of an island. “That is strange,” said Erik, “there should not be an island here according to my map.” The boy remained silent. It was a small island with a few palm trees and a large rock formation with a cave in the middle. The island felt like it had a strange, eerie atmosphere, giving both Erik and the boy chilling feelings. Then the boy noticed a woman coming out of the cave. “Look,” he shouted, “There is a woman!” Erik saw her now too; she was walking towards them, looking confused. “Where am I?” she asked. “On a small island, who are you and why are you here?” Asked Erik. “My name is Ella, I was exploring an old abandoned mansion when I found a hidden staircase behind a secret door that led me here. Then the staircase disappeared behind me. I freaked out and screamed when it happened. Now I don't know what to do.” “That is quite a story, Ella,” Erik replied, “It is hard to believe, but this whole island was not supposed to be here in the first place and feels like an unnatural place. Not sure how I can help other than let you come with us on the ship. I am Erik by the way, and the boy is called Tom.” Ella remained quiet for a few moments, thinking, then she agreed to join them on the ship. As she came aboard, the entire island vanished as if it was an illusion.

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