by Linda Bond
"I want to go home! Please, someone, take me hooowwwmmme!" The beautiful shell groaned and wailed, even louder than before. "Where is your home?" asked Retishella mermaid gently, trying to be helpful. "Blackrock Ridge" came the whiny reply. "Do you know where that is?" "Yes," said Retishella in a shocked whisper. Her mother had warned her about Blackrock Ridge, but what could she do if the shell needed her help?...
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