Mariah Mundi And The Ship Of Fools (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
It had no silhouette as the moon had set in the sea. The ocean slopped icily against the side of the steamer and the engines churned with the monotonous drone of the paddles. Inside the cabin behind the bridge, Biba DeFeaux stood next to Mariah. She had been found and dragged from the hold to the bridge. Cartaphilus sat in his chair, feet on the black stove and arms folded. Behind him, two of the crew looked on. Biba picked at the strands of fur on her coat. ‘How much do you think you are worth to your father?’ Cartaphilus asked as she sobbed. ‘Stupid thing, getting in the lifeboat – you deserve all you get.’ Biba couldn’t speak. She gulped back her tears angrily. ‘You’ve got the gold, isn’t that enough?’ Mariah asked as he put his arm around her. ‘Gold is never enough, Mariah. I have promised the crew a larger share for their loyalty. I can’t go back on my word, and I have a partner who will take half of the money if not more.
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