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Summer Waves
Last Updated : 2025-01-13
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Ever since he was a kid, Sieghal was convinced that something terrifying was lurking under the sea, waiting for him with its jaws wide open. But he had no clue what kind of creature it could be. His fear only grew worse when his dad fell into the ocean, forcing him to return to his hometown—Shira, to face the terror he'd never been able to overcome for years. Returning to Shira after all these years was no cakewalk for Sieghal, who despised the sea. While most folks would say the ocean is a super romantic place, not for Sieghal, it was just a gateway ready to drag his soul into death. Unlike him, the people of Shira believed that the ocean, which had sustained them for decades, was protected by a guardian—a wonderful entity with shimmering silver scales. And it was this entity that had saved his dad when he fell into the sea during a massive storm that night. "Is seventy million dollars is enough to buy your dignity, Alfreeda Sieghal?" "Sir Dylan, I'm not to try sell my soul just to get money for my dad's medical bills."
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Summer Waves 16. Feel Uneasy
"He—hey,"Sieghal stopped just as he opened his bedroom door when he heard someone call out to him. It was Kenna McWell. The guy looked awkward with their presence. Kenna seemed embarrassed about something, but Sieghal had no idea what made the usually enthusiastic kid look like that.It had been a while since they last met after starting work. Sieghal had noticed Kenna collecting chips from the tables to count and hand over to the administrator, who would then redistribute them after tallying up the night's earnings."Oh, hey. Not sleeping yet? I thought it was five in the morning."Yeah, Sieghal was sure it was five in the morning, given that his shift ended when the casino guests began to disappear. When that happened, he was confident it was already early morning, at least from his experience working at the casino."Um, I actually wanted to apologize," Kenna said nervously, scratching the back of his head."Oh, really? For what?""Well—for calling your name weird."Sieghal chuckle
Last Updated : 2025-01-13Summer Waves 15. The Gamble Of The Soul
A few hours earlier, after Archie mentioned he'd found a replacement hidden taker named Erick Basvel, they called both in for a crucial job discussion. Now, Sieghal was faced with a tough choice, one that seemed impossible to refuse."You want us to do the dirty work?" Sieghal asked, his expression unreadable.Helbert lifted his head, giving Sieghal a cold, piercing stare as if they were enemies. Sieghal felt cornered, unable to refuse his orders.With that irritating look, Helbert said, "Isn't being a hidden taker using contact lenses already illegal?""Sir Dylan, I've told you that what I do here is work. If you don't want me to work according to my skills, then I'm willing to return everything stated in the contract. I don't mind if you agree to this," Sieghal replied.Sieghal felt this was unfair. Sure, he was getting paid a lot, maybe five or eight times more than Helbert paid others, but he didn't expect the high pay to come with huge risks, like a trap set by Helbert to keep hi
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Summer Waves 14. The Day One
In this world, there are countless frightening things. There isn't a single good place to hide or even run away. Not even a glass of wine could get him drunk enough to forget the constant horrors that keep haunting him.Fate can't be changed, and a future that can't be denied. Everything crashes together as if trying to crush him all at once. The only refuge he found to escape that fear, even for a moment, was in the middle of the ocean, swimming as far as he could, even though there were still limits he had to obey.Day by day, he swam through time, and the sight of fishermen at sea became familiar during his stay in Shira.No one knew when this place turned into a fishing town. Shira had so many types of fish, with an abundance so great that even tossing a line with a crumb of bread could catch a fat, hefty fish. It was a blessed spot ever since the Dylan family took over the land.It was monotonous and unchanging as the years passed and the seasons shifted. That's what Helbert thou
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Summer Waves 13. Another Trouble
Sieghal wasn't surprised by the object. He knew it was something he needed while working as a Dealer.It was a pair of special contact lenses with dual infrared, specifically designed for hidden takers. Essentially, these lenses were used by hidden takers to "save" the casino, often dubbed the "secret weapon" to manipulate players and control the game.However, not every dealer or hidden taker had the special authorization to use these lenses. When Sieghal worked at Vasco's casino, he often used them to handle players other hidden takers couldn't manage."Isn't this familiar?" Archie said as if it was the perfect phrase for the situation."Why just me? There are plenty of people out there who are better hidden takers than I am.""Because only you will handle the VIP."Sieghal frowned. "Am I going to work alone all the time?""Someone will replace you after you've worked for twelve days and gotten used to being at sea."Helbert suddenly spoke up, not looking at Sieghal but rather at th
Last Updated : 2025-01-08Summer Waves 12. New Friend
Sieghal stared at his reflection in the mirror. Maybe he should thank Helbert for putting him in a place deep inside the cruise where he couldn’t see or feel the sea.Even though he had calmed down and felt better after that guy left, he still ended up taking a few antidepressants he brought along. Yet, the reality of sailing into the open sea in a few hours was something he couldn’t shake off.There were no windows or glass here, just what he needed. It felt like being in a capsule, but Sieghal was quite pleased with the large, comfortable bed, thick blankets, and well-functioning air conditioning. Plus, the room was surprisingly spacious, much larger than he had imagined, and more perfect with a private bathroom.Sieghal had imagined living in a cramped cage, barely fitting a single bed, stuffy and unsuitable for rest. But he should revise his thoughts and start enjoying this long journey.Knock…knock…The sound of knocking was quite annoying. He wanted to rest, but he couldn’t make
Last Updated : 2025-01-07Summer Waves 11. The Fear that Became Reality
Staring at the bottles of antidepressants he got on the courier last night, Sieghal could only calm himself with the thought that his decision to go to the sea was the right one. He had also called Vasco to request a few months' leave to sort out his personal, and look, how lucky he was when Vasco kindly granted him the time off.Sieghal didn't bring much clothing, just like when he first came to Shira. He carefully repacked the clothes in his small suitcase before heading to the dock where Helbert's cruise was moored. He also neatly arranged the bottles of antidepressants he got from the courier, making sure he had counted them correctly to last him throughout his time at sea.Sieghal wasn't sure if it would be enough, but the cruise would dock in Bahrain, where he might be able to get more medication, albeit in a different dosage than what he had.Besides preparing all his belongings, Sieghal also withdrew ten million dollars he got from the lawyer last night. After ensuring he hadn
Last Updated : 2025-01-06Summer Waves 10. Not the Worst Decision
Yohan still couldn't wrap his head around that Sieghal had made such a stupid decision, only making things worse. After the lawyer left their house, Sieghal explained everything—his financial situation and the fact that Carl had no insurance to cover the hospital bills.Even though being a Dealer was a breeze for Sieghal, being out in the open sea—the source of his fears—wouldn’t help."Please, cancel this contract now, Siegh." Yohan didn't know how often he'd said the same thing, but Sieghal stared at the ceiling, its beams decayed and weathered."Did Theo ever tell you how much Helbert offered to buy this run-down house?""You can't just change the subject like that.""It couldn't be more than a million or two, considering Helbert's overwhelming generosity." Sieghal guessed, but Yohan didn't take him seriously at all. He just sighed and rubbed his face."Helbert will find out you've been on antidepressants to stay calm all this time, and he’ll throw you out with an insane penalty. Y
Last Updated : 2025-01-05Summer Waves 09. Not Try To Sell My Soul
Sieghal and Theo sprinted through the hospital corridors, occasionally bumping into nurses and visitors. Sieghal's hurried apologies did little to pacify the grumbling passersby. They kept going, ignoring the irritated glances and muttered curses.Upon reaching the floor where their dad was, a nurse stood outside the room, clipboard in hand. "Are you Mr. Carl Hans' sons?""Yes, that's us—""No! I'm the only one responsible for my dad!" Theo interrupted, momentarily confusing the nurse. But when Sieghal gave a slight nod, the nurse quickly briefed them on Carl's condition."Your dad is critical. We need to act fast, or his lungs could fail, and he won't make it." the nurse was trying to explain their dad's condition to them."Just do it!" Theo commanded. "Do whatever it takes to keep my dad alive!""We understand, but since your dad doesn't have any health insurance, the hospital requires you to settle the surgery cost upfront, along with medication and recent care expenses." The nurse
Last Updated : 2025-01-04Summer Waves 08. The Hunted Guy
Sieghal checked his phone when he heard it buzz. A message showed that five thousand dollars had been deposited into his account. That was his monthly salary from Vasco.Sighing, that's what Sieghal had been doing all day. He couldn't compare the money he got from Vasco with the amount left in his savings account and the hospital bills for his dad. Seventy million dollars, and in his account, he only had about two million dollars, plus the five thousand Vasco just sent him right now. It was still far from enough.Of course, it was nowhere near enough. What could he expect from working as a casino dealer without selling his soul to people like Zayn Arash?"No. I've had enough nightmares from that bastard, and I won't do something stupid like that again," he muttered, rubbing his face roughly and letting out a heavy sigh.After leaving Helbert in his car, Sieghal rushed home to give Theo the sandwich and coffee, which were probably cold by now. He didn't know if his brother would like w
Last Updated : 2025-01-03
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01. Stormy Night
The storm that night was terrifying for everyone out at sea, including Theodor and his dad, Carl."Pull up the nets! Don't let the waves cut them loose and take the fish we've caught tonight! Secure the anchor and use all your strength!" Carl yelled amid the rain and flashes of lightning, accompanied by the roar of waves that seemed like they would crush their boat in one sweep.Some crew were busy pulling the sails, balancing the wind direction and the boat's tilt. At the same time, Carl—the captain and owner of the ship—kept giving orders, shouting like a madman to keep the crew safe and bring home the fish they'd caught that night amid a storm that seemed eager to swallow them to the depths of the ocean.But when Theo tried to haul in the net full of fish, he ran into trouble. The chain binding the net got snagged on something, making their boat even more unstable. Despite his attempts, Theo couldn't fix the chain's position.Theo had no choice but to report it to his dad. "Dad, th...
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