Isaac's tale

Book by: Lazo

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In a small, struggling coastal village, Isaac, a dreamy 16-year-old, navigates the complex dynamics of his fishing family and a society at odds with itself. As he grapples with the weight of his upbringing and his yearning for something more, he becomes captivated by Lucille, a fiery activist who challenges the village’s traditional values. Together, they confront a fragile, beautiful ecosystem, where the luminous sea turtles' shells hold the key to the village's survival—but at a price. As the tensions between old-world beliefs and new ideologies reach a boiling point, Isaac must choose his path in a world on the brink of collapse. Secrets, sacrifices, and unexpected alliances will shape their fates, but will they choose to protect what matters most, or sacrifice it all fo a easy way out?

Fantasy fantasy romance magic coming-of-age young-adults

Prolog

The hunt

It's a pitch-dark night. The waves break against the rugged cliffs. One can just make out the silhouettes of the rickety stilt houses in ... Read Chapter

Chapter 1

------Authors Note: Welcome to Isaac's story! I'm really excited to finally share this tale with you all, and I can't wait to hear what y... Read Chapter

Chapter 2

A small group of youngsters are napping atop the cliff overlooking the fishing bay. They've just finished their lunch and are now enjoyin... Read Chapter

Chapter 3

--- AN: The first couple chapters introduced quite a few new characters, some with pretty intricate family ties. So I created a lit... Read Chapter

Chapter 4

Dripping wet, Isaac slams the door behind him. "Do we need to break it all down?" Throws his mother at him exasperated. ... Read Chapter

Chapter 5

Isaac pulls the clothes out of the wicker basket with hasty movements. His mother observes, annoyed, as he casually unloads a pile of clo... Read Chapter

Chapter 6

Abashed, Célestin and Noëmie are escorted out of the castle. The prince's last words still resonate in their heads. ‘Welcome to Emysa... Read Chapter

Chapter 7

After a brief but profound sleep, Isaac jolts awake. ‘That dream again, that girl...’ He pants, confused. Ever since the story evenin... Read Chapter

Chapter 8

Isaac gazes from the dock at the white cloth construction raised on the beach. The flannel drapes flutter slightly in the wind, the seren... Read Chapter

Chapter 9

Through the rustle, one can barely make out the sound of the breaking waves. Everything feels slow, sluggish, as if time itself is b... Read Chapter

Chapter 10

Isaac barely hears the words of the village elder leading the ceremony. His gaze is fixed on the shivering back of the young kneeling wom... Read Chapter

Chapter 11

The sun is already high up in the sky, yet Isaac's clothes still cling stickily wet against his skin. He lies flat on his stomach i... Read Chapter

Chapter 12

Isaac eagerly shoves the piece of bread in his mouth, as if someone might snatch it out of his hands at any moment, groaning ap... Read Chapter

Chapter 13

Timidly, Isaac hobbles behind his brothers. The sun will not hesitate to glide up from behind the horizon, but right now the clouds ... Read Chapter

Chapter 14

Noëmie combs a frustrated hand through her short hair. The conversation seems to go nowhere and she no longer knows which words to use... Read Chapter

Chapter 15

Isaac notices a languid smile stretching over Lucy's face, suddenly she looks even more beautiful than before. Knowing that he is the one... Read Chapter

Chapter 16

The past three months flew by like a dream overnight. Although Isaac feels increasingly isolated from his family, he cannot deny the time... Read Chapter

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