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Chapter 2 - Chapter 6

Chapter 6: The Return of the Curse

The Midnight Reaper sailed smoothly across the ocean, its crew exhausted but relieved to be leaving the cursed island behind. The storm that had once battered their ship had finally subsided, and the vast, open sea stretched endlessly before them. But for Captain Lucas Wilder, a deep unease gnawed at his thoughts.

Finn, sitting at the edge of the deck, stared into the distance, his face pale. His hands shook as he gripped the wooden railing. The transformation had left him weak, his body ached as if it had been torn apart and pieced back together. The gem's influence still lingered in his veins—an unnerving, subtle pull that made him feel like he was being called back to the island.

Lucas approached him, his boots thudding softly against the wooden planks. He stood beside his first mate, his eyes scanning the horizon.