Mermaid Guide of Souls

The sea waves beat softly against the sides of the old ship, filling the night air with their eternal whisper. Captain Peter stood on the deck, gazing into the dark surface of the water, which seemed alive. His thoughts were clouded with anxiety: something elusive hung in the air like a portent of trouble. Suddenly a figure rose from the water - a mermaid with long silver hair and eyes shining like stars. She was both beautiful and terrible at the same time.