Fourteen year old Tyler and his little sister Emma meet their neighbors foster son, fourteen year old Calem at their beach house in Hampton Bays, New York. After discovering unusual fishermen and nearly drowning, Emma discovers that there is something in the water that helps save her. After sneaking out to the beach at night, the kids discover a mermaid named Acrilla who helped Emma. She takes them to her underwater home where she, and the other mermaids live. Unfortunately, they are in danger from humans who take sea mammals and sell them for money. It is up to Tyler, Emma, and Calem to help the mermaids protect the wild ocean animals while keeping it a secret from their parents.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays is created by Michelle Fishkin, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays

“Hurry, they’ll be in any second,” Calem says. Acrilla pushes her body out of the office window and lands next to Tyler. She quickly gets off of him as Emma and Calem jump out the window one at a time. All three then pick up Acrilla, seeing the water close by. She starts to feel weaker, and dry cracks start to form in the multi-colors on her tail.


        “Just throw me in,” Acrilla says. 


        “Are you sure?” Tyler asks. Samuel and his crew finally get the door opened after ramming into it. They realize that the kids and Acrilla have escaped through the window. 


        “Outside!” Captain Samuels shouts. They all hear him through the open window.


        “It’s okay, I’ll be fine,” Acrilla says. “But you’re all coming with me.” Acrilla feels their necks. “You still have the dusting powder.”


Break Out