Scott Andrew Bailey – Author

Thirteen Tales of Ghosts brings together chilling stories of supernatural terror, and “Shipwreck” stands as one of its most harrowing entries. This tale delves deep into the horrors of isolation, fear, and the consequences of man’s greed.

In Shipwreck, a seasoned sailor, battered by the relentless sea, recounts a tale of shipwreck and savagery that stretches the very limits of human endurance. Stranded on unfamiliar shores after a devastating storm, the crew of a mighty ship is forced to confront not only their physical exhaustion but also the deep, hidden fears that plague them. And the story takes a terrifying turn as they encounter a tribe of ruthless islanders—fearsome, resourceful, and uncannily skilled in the ways of survival.

The atmosphere of dread builds as the sailor recounts the gruesome aftermath of the ship’s wreck and the deadly ambush by the island’s indigenous people. Yet, this tale is not simply one of battle and survival; it dives into a deeper, supernatural terror. The sailor’s struggle to comprehend what they face is mirrored in the eerie and inexplicable events that follow, culminating in a horrifying revelation that will haunt both the characters and the reader alike.

What sets “Shipwreck” apart is its exploration of the unknown, both in the physical world and the realms of the supernatural. With vivid descriptions of the brutal storm, the savage attacks, and the thick, suffocating mist, the reader is pulled into a world where even the dead seem to have their part to play. The sailor’s firsthand account reveals how fear and desperation can lead one to the brink of madness, leaving you to question what is real—and what is something far darker.

This ghostly tale, like the others in Thirteen Tales of Ghosts, is a chilling reminder of the fragility of human life when confronted by forces far beyond our understanding. Will the sailor survive to tell the tale? Or will he become just another lost soul in the cursed waters that continue to haunt him?

If you are a fan of stories that blur the line between the living and the dead, where the sea’s mysteries hold dark secrets, Shipwreck is a must-read. It is available as part of the Thirteen Tales of Ghosts collection here!