The Drowning World: First Contact (Part 1)

In "The Drowning World," Marina, a regal mermaid on her first spy mission, arrives in Siesta Key, Florida, where she encounters Lukas, a spirited Cuban refugee. As she grapples with her responsibilities in the advanced civilization of Aquantis and her burgeoning love for Lukas, the narrative unfolds amidst a backdrop of rising seas, floating cities, and environmental turmoil. This engaging tale weaves elements of shape-shifting and time travel while exploring themes of young love and the feeling of being an outsider in an unfamiliar land.