Showing results for "Mermaids" in Science Fiction

What a fool I was not to follow her call! mused Dr. Caius Simpson as he sat by the gently lapping sea. Yearning for escape from his mundane existence, he imagined diving into the heart of the ocean, where dreams intertwine with reality. In that fleeting moment, he felt as though he might enter a realm more vibrant and authentic than the dull life he currently inhabited. Yet, amid his reflections, he questioned his sanity, realizing that this madness was a preferable choice to returning home. Join us as we explore a world where longing and fantasy collide. (Summary by L. Dougall, excerpt from ...

Once, Hope Payne was a mermaid, performing at the local theme park and captivating audiences young and old. Today, she's married to a pragmatic marine biologist who has filled the pool in their backyard with flounder for a special study. Before he begins, the fish vanish - echoing a loss Hope alone can understand. She senses there's something underwater, something alive and hungry for more, but is she in too deep to ever resurface?

Two best friends take turns telling tales of vampires and mermaids to each other. With plenty of tangents and humor along the way?