by Azura Rayume » 07/21/2021 1:59 AM
Around her, other beachgoers have clearly noticed as well, some starting to move up the beach more with bundles of blankets and umbrellas under their arms, others herding small children out of the water and away from the waves. A few turn their attention skyward, clearly confuse about why the waves have started acting like a storm is rolling in when there is hardly a cloud in the sky. None turn their attention to the brightly colored witch standing at the point the water seems drawn to, at least for now.
"It's drawing the water," Adelaide whispers, staring at the device in her hand with delight. "It's pulling the-" The surf surges up, washing over her up to her waist, and drags heavily back down, threatening to pull her with it. "Oh, no."
"Turn it off!" Trolli quickly coils around her neck, hiding their face under the collar of her shirt. "I don't want to go swim, turn it off!"
[14]
Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see
Something Strange?