SLIPPERY DECKS AND STEAMY ENGINES

The evening sun beat against the wooden deck of the boat. A salty smell hung in the air, mixed with the sweetness of burning fuel. The engines groaned and chugged, sending a shiver through the entire frame. The deck was slick with rain, making it tricky to move without slipping. Captain One-Eyed Pete paced the deck, his face creased with worry. H