Slippery Decks and Steamy Engines
The afternoon sun beat onto the wooden deck of the boat. A cloying smell hung in the air, mixed with the bitterness of puffing fuel. The boiler groaned and rattled, sending a more info shiver through the entire structure. The deck was slick with sweat, making it tricky to move without sliding. Skipper Blackheart paced the deck, his face creased w