Story intro: Don went on vacation. He met Terryl who was left behind by her sister she had been tormenting. A loving relationship developed. The story is ancient. It has gone through extensive editing and reproofing.
I had my future planned out: degree, good job in business, attractive wife and later children. My boss changed everything by asking me to do a job for him.
Poor water mages use their magic to salvage from sunken ships and build a ferry. It is a way for them to earn a living. When men try to rob the ferry it is only the beginning. Now soldiers need it to travel across the river and people need it to escape the other way. Between both groups are those that want the ferry stopped or the soldiers.
I will never forget my summer at the Grant's lake house. Three months full of sun, fun and teaching my new boyfriend all about sex...keeping it a secret from the family, that just made it more exciting.