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Henry Handover's perfect day navigating the waters of beautiful San Diego Bay is spoiled by a sudden horrendous storm that crashes him on some rocks rendering him unconscious. When he awakes he is on a beautiful white sandy beach of a mystical island where he meets some bizarre but endearing friends who help him to find his way back home.
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Marvin Perkins
I am retired from the U.S. Navy since 2003, currently work as a merchant seaman. I write in all types of media,from songs, to poetry, novels as well as short stories.
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The Magical Island - Marvin Perkins
The Magical Island
A Smashwords Edition
Published by Smashwords
Copyright 2013 by Marvin K. Perkins
The Magical Island
Glistening, flickering, effervescent light played on the glass-like surface of the clear blue waters of the bay. The sun, a huge multicolored ball peeked its head out from behind the horizon to usher in a brand new day. My small, but seaworthy craft cut through the surface of the aqua blue and green water like a knife.
On my starboard side a school of dolphins played, while a flock of seagulls flew overhead. All was peaceful and calm, I had settled in for a beautiful morning navigating the smooth clear waters of San Diego Bay. I could practically sail those waters blindfolded, having did so many times before. What a glorious day,
I said out loud. "Nothing in the whole wide world could spoil
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