Part 70: Capstan

With our efforts to establish communication met by silence, a shared decision emerged – we would take the initiative and board the ship. The initial obstacle of a locked door was overcome by the discovery of a rope ladder, extending like a lifeline between our boat and the ship itself. Methodically, we secured the rope ladder, ensuring a stable connection between the two vessels.

Climbing the ladder, we ascended from the boat's surface to the ship's domain. As our feet found purchase on the deck, a hush fell upon us, the gravity of our situation underscored by the absence of any welcoming presence. The world aboard the ship appeared frozen in time, its silence a haunting echo of lives lived and stories untold.