Summary:
When a mysterious baby drifts ashore in a small fishing village, no one knows where he came from or how he survived the treacherous sea. Raised by a kind widow named Maren, the boy, named Kael, grows up as a regular villager—until his superpowers begin to manifest. He discovers he can control water and communicate with marine life, but these powers draw the attention of a shadowy organization seeking to exploit him. Kael must uncover his origins and the truth behind the powers that set him apart, while protecting the village he calls home. ( END OF SUMMARY )
The sun was setting over the sleepy coastal village of Windmere, painting the horizon with strokes of gold and lavender. The fishermen had just returned with their daily catch, and the townsfolk bustled about, eager to secure the freshest haul for their suppers. But amid the chatter and the clanging of nets, a cry pierced the air—soft, but unmistakable.
Maren, an aging widow with a heart as vast as the ocean, was the first to spot the source. Floating on the gentle waves was a small, weathered rowboat, its hull battered and splintered. Nestled inside, wrapped in a sodden blanket, was a baby.
The villagers gathered, whispering in awe and fear. "A gift from the sea," some said. "A bad omen," others muttered. But Maren silenced them with a look and scooped the baby into her arms. "He's no curse," she declared. "He's a miracle."
As the years passed, Kael grew into a curious and adventurous boy. But strange things happened when he was near. The tide seemed to rise and fall in sync with his emotions. Fish would gather in schools at his feet when he stood at the water's edge. And once, when a storm threatened to destroy the village, Kael raised his hand instinctively, and the waves calmed.
Maren noticed but said nothing, afraid of what the villagers might do if they discovered Kael's powers. But on Kael's twelfth birthday, everything changed. A band of strangers arrived in Windmere, claiming to be researchers. They were looking for "anomalies"—and their gaze lingered a little too long on Kael.
One night, when the strangers tried to abduct him, Kael unleashed his powers in full force. A tidal wave surged from the shore, sweeping the attackers away. Breathless and terrified, Kael turned to Maren. "Who am I?" he asked. "Why am I like this?"
Maren hesitated before speaking. "I don't know where you came from, Kael. But I believe the ocean chose you for something great.".