Captain Jack

Under the moonlit waves, The Marauder sailed steady as Jack Thorncrest studied the Atlas, a map of legendary treasures. “Soon, Atlas,” he muttered, smirking, “I’ll be richer—or at least infamous.”

But his grin faded as a dark silhouette appeared on the horizon—a larger ship with black sails closing in.

“Company,” Jack mused, lowering his spyglass. “Let’s hope they’re slow.”