Thali, Ten Years Old The Arctic Cavern “Mama, why is it soooo cold here?” Thali wrapped her wool scarf around her face. “Because a great giant once blew its last breath here.” Her mother replied. Thali rolled her eyes. Even as a ten year old, she didn’t believe her mother’s ridiculous stories. Giants…

It rained all night and all day. Fat drops inundated the deck, making it impossible to see beyond your own face. The storm made them all grateful to be in the middle of the ocean, away from anything they could run into. Below deck, everyone was nervous. Thali’s strictness in deck duties paid…