Something swam past Sarah
As Sarah glided through the water, she felt a sudden, unsettling rush near her leg—an invisible force, a movement so pronounced it sent ripples of alarm through her body. Nothing had physically touched her, yet the water’s displacement around her was a clear signal that something substantial had just darted past, a hidden presence beneath the tranquil surface stirring the calm into a silent turmoil.
As the mysterious presence made its way past Sarah, the adrenaline coursing through her veins momentarily subsided, allowing her a clearer view of the situation. What she saw sent a ripple of disbelief through her: this was no ordinary fish but a stingray, its distinctive shape unmistakable even in the murky waters. The realization struck her with the force of the ocean’s current, a mixture of awe and apprehension flooding her senses as she confronted the reality of her unexpected companion.