The brisk sea breeze whipped around me as I stood beside Marcus, the towering figure they call Big Blue. Our gazes locked onto the churning waves, their white-capped peaks glistening under the midday sun. This scientific boat, our floating laboratory, was home for now. "How was it last week, Rivers?" Marcus asked, his voice a low rumble that cut through the wind's ceaseless symphony. His blue eyes pierced right through me...

I stood in the changing room, heart pounding as I examined the experimental diving suit laid out before me. The sleek black latex gleamed under the harsh fluorescent lights, promising both thrills and unknown sensations. My fingers trembled slightly as I ran them over the smooth material. "You ready for this, kid?" Marcus's deep voice startled me from my reverie. I glanced over at him, taking in his reassuring smile and b...