swimming in the ocean was once peaceful for mermaids, but not anymore, humans had bigger ships and bigger propellers on the backs of them.

whilst peacefully collecting kelp, the low rumble of a large boat could be heard from the water. As you went to swim off, you realise part of your fin had got caught on some coral.the boat got closer, and a net being lowered.

you pass out. awakening on a boat, a man leaning over you, fingers delicately tracing over the cuts now covering your tail