Preview

The Kraken Story

Good Essays
Open Document
Open Document
321 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
The Kraken Story
Day 126
We’ve been at the salty sea for 18 weeks and we still haven’t reached land. What to do? My whole crew is ready to turn around but I refuse to turn around without finding what I set out looking for.
Day 128
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT.! We survived the horrible attack from the kraken. . .
It started out when I was writing in my journal, when I looked out my window to find a humongous eye the size of 3 dinner plates. I jumped in my britches and ran to the deck. It was pouring down rain and the sky was pitch black with thundering clouds forming all around us. I tried to pull in the sail before STRIKE! The lightning hit the mass and off it went to sea. I turned around and my crew was running and screaming like chickens with their heads cut off. I yelled and yelled and yelled but they didn’t seem to listen until 8, giant, red arms came swinging at the boat. Luckily they missed. I turned on the motors of the boat hoping we could get out of the krakens clutch. He had us surrounded! Everyone went to their battle stations. Men were shooting guns, throwing harpoons, and blasting canons. The kraken was furious! Out of no where the boat started to rise, and next thing you know we slid back in the water to find the giant head directly above us. The eyes were staring at us in the face, its arms grabbed a hold of the boat, and we had no more weapons to fire. We thought we were for sure dead when STRIKE! The lightning had saved us. The kraken slowly floated to the bottom of the ocean as we celebrated in drinking a nice, cold beer. Now were just slowly sailing the ocean, with no sail, hoping to find land, and get there
Continue Reading
View Writing Issues

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Personal Narrative: Bird Turd Island
    • 943 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Personal Narrative: Bird Turd Island

    Fish on! Fish on! We were fishing on Eagle Lake Canada and we were headed to our lucky spot by Bird Turd island it is out in the BIG lake. We are fishing on a windy day, we hit a huge 4 foot wave head on and our Crestliner boat capsized. I quickly grabbed my backpack, in my backpack I had a marine radio, a survival kit, sunscreen, and some extra food. We swam to closest island call Bird Turd island. I looked back, all of my belonging were sinking to the bottom of the lake. We were shipwrecked! I was screaming and screaming and screaming for help but no one could hear me. I heard a boat so I screamed so more and no one was there. I was hoping someone was coming. I stayed there for what felt like hours, so I decided to walk around and look at the island. I came across and tiny little shed.…

    • 943 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Into The Dark Water Summary
    • 323 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Into The Dark Water Summary

    The article “Into The Dark Water” by Lauren Tarshis is about what happened to the Titanic. Lauren Tarshis used quotes to show what Jack Thayer a 17 year old boy on the ship. Lauren Tarshis put what Jack was thinking about. It shows what it's really like to be through this situation.…

    • 323 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    After Seaworld Analysis
    • 729 Words
    • 3 Pages

    After Seaworld Analysis

    Aquatic and wild animals seem to be a huge contribution of our society and entertainment, but rarely we see incidents recently recalling killer whales at SeaWorld. Reading the article “After Seaworld, ‘Blackfish effect’ on circuses and zoos?” by Kelly Wallace, shows the viewpoint on the topic of the movie called “Blackfish.” The film is about Seaworld and the famous killer whale Tilikum. The history of him and his seaworld experience was introduced. He ended up killing his trainer Dawn Brancheau, and some people even blamed her for it. This is a topic that is rarely discussed in society, but it seems as if people have a misunderstanding or don't know enough about it to have an opinion. The shocking news, is that this is not the first time…

    • 729 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    The Role of the Kuraka
    • 1259 Words
    • 6 Pages

    The Role of the Kuraka

    During the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire the role of the Kuraka was crucial in gaining control over the Andean society. The role of the Kuraka could be thought of as “provincial nobility”[1] whose main job was to control the labor and tribute made and delivered from the natives to the state. In order to do this job the Kurakas had to maintain respect from the natives while maintaining good relations with the colonial state. This could be difficult considering that too much affiliation with the state could lead to a loss of status to the natives, and a loss of respect from the natives would make one useless to the state. “The Indian who broke entirely with his own culture and tried to become European was an isolated and ultimately pitiable figure”[2] . They “had to be willing to use their traditional authority and their knowledge of values and standards of their own culture in the service of the European rulers”[3]. The role of the Kuraka is not one that can be simply defined. The relationship between Kurakas and the Spanish and Kurakas and the indigenous Andean people is complex and varies between every village and each individual Kuraka. The Kurakas walked a fine line in both societies, but without them the relationship between the Natives and the state would not have been possible. An example of a “Perfect Kuraka” is Don Sebastian, the Kuraka of Huarochiri in the 1640’s, who not only helped maintain local Andean traditions, but also actively participated in sacrifices and other traditions banned by the state. He was able to keep this information from reaching the Spanish authorities and in doing so was able to balance his loyalty to the colonial state, and at the same time, maintained respect and acceptance from his local people.[4]…

    • 1259 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Better Essays

    Monologue From The Odyssey
    • 5419 Words
    • 22 Pages

    Monologue From The Odyssey

    My crew and I ran for the boat, and barely escaped with our lives. It was still dark, so we sailed blindly without any sense of direction. We ran aground on another island. Fortunately, this place seemed to be uninhabited. All we could see were several caves, blocked by heavy stones.…

    • 5419 Words
    • 22 Pages
    Better Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    How Democratic Was The Roman Republic
    • 165 Words
    • 1 Page

    How Democratic Was The Roman Republic

    The Roman Republic was rather democratic.The Romans were the start of a democracy, and we include many of their ideas today in the United States. They were democratic because they had a constitution two important elements including legislation, and the right for citizens to vote. The Romans still use the same concept as the government does nowadays, such as the magistrates, senate, and assemblies. The assemblies job was to pass legislation, which is the most important reason that Romans were democratic.…

    • 165 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    To Kill A Mockingbird-Personal Narrative
    • 966 Words
    • 4 Pages

    To Kill A Mockingbird-Personal Narrative

    June 6, 1944, 0630 hours (MacDonald). Not a single gull in the sky. All that could be heard were the crashing of waves against the side of the boat, the vomiting of my brothers in arms due to sea sickness and fear, and my own heartbeat, beating louder than it ever had. Water was continuously spilling over into the boat, waves crashing down over the walls soaking all of us inside. It was foggy, the sun could only be seen as a smear of light behind the gray and black that consumed the morning sky. Our boat was moving, I knew where to, but its direction almost impossible to tell. All that could be seen from inside the boat was the sky and the four walls that surrounded me. I was experiencing all these sounds and distractions and movements, yet, I felt as though I was…

    • 966 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    The Hungry Ocean
    • 1520 Words
    • 7 Pages

    The Hungry Ocean

    Many people think that fisherman is one of the most male dominated, most dangerous professions and not suite for woman. However, Linda Greenlaw, the captain of the Hannah Boden, has proved herself that female can be a fisherman. She breaks the beliefs and superstitious that women are “Jonahs” (bad luck aboard boats) and also make the world realized that gender discrimination does not play a part on her career. As for being female, she says, "it hasn't been a big deal. I never anticipated problems stemming from being female…I have been surprised…by the number of people who are genuinely amazed that a woman might be capable of running a fishing boat. Frankly, I'm amazed that they're amazed" (58). As being a captain and had been fishing professionally for 15 years, Linda faced many obstacles and problems which forcing her to make good decisions in order to ensure the survival of the boat and reach her ultimate goal, which is to catch as many fish as possible, since the more fish she catches the more money she make. Sword fishing is not easy and very challenge for her. She has to use many supervision and leadership skills to manage the boat, crews and fishing during the month of the trip. Especially dealing with crew problems, she has to solve them as soon as possible in order to maintain her rule and teamwork, which is very important to make her trip run smoothly and reach her ultimate goal. However, even though Greenlaw did not expect of what will happen with her crew during offshore but she has proved herself that she has an ability to cope with them in the effective and efficiency way. Therefore, showing she has capability to cope with crew problems and maintain teamwork among of crews, there are some significant troubles that challenge Greenlaw, which are a striking her irresponsible crew, racial problem between her crewmember and the health problem of her 40-year-old crew.…

    • 1520 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Columbus Ship Journey
    • 331 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Columbus Ship Journey

    It has been really hard to keep my faith in this voyage. The crew members and I have all become restive. Some people are becoming sea sick also. It is becoming very hard, but I know we will eventually find land. Today we saw some weed, so that is a sure sign of land. I sure praised the Lord!…

    • 331 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    A Hero's Journey Essay
    • 117 Words
    • 1 Page

    A Hero's Journey Essay

    Travelers Saint Christopher, please let me find my way. The Sun has set and left me in the dark. I’ve wandered off; I’ve gone too far astray…

    • 117 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    narrative essay/Pearl Harbor
    • 777 Words
    • 4 Pages

    narrative essay/Pearl Harbor

    After just four minutes my ship had over 100 men in the water, dead, or wounded. There were ships exploding off in the distance and there was fire everywhere. People were running around and some were jumping into the water. It was complete chaos on the ARIZONA. I had somehow managed to take down two planes, damage five, and kill one pilot. While I was aiming at a plane a bomb hit the first deck of our ship sending me and countless others overboard. I hit the water pretty hard and sunk several feet. I was swimming up to the surface when I heard a noise and saw fire everywhere. When I reached the top of the water I found the USS ARIZONA torn in half. I looked around to find the water filled with swimming sailors and dead bodies.…

    • 777 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Cruise to The Bahamas
    • 853 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Cruise to The Bahamas

    When I woke up that friday I was super excited because I knew that I was leaving the country and going to Paradise. We did some shopping in the morning but we had to be on the cruise by four p.m. When the cab pulled up to the boat my jaw dropped. It was a carnival cruise ship that I thought was the size of the titanic. We boarded the ship and went to our room to relax. The ship had more than thirteen floors and multiple decks and pools. The first day I got lost each time I had to go back to my room because the ship was that big. First they had a life jacket drill which just explained what to do if something was too ever happen to the ship. After that that’s when the deck party began. They had karaoke, dancing and just little meet & greet activates. Next thing you knew it was time for bed and then the next morning is when I woke up in the Bahamas. I thought I was dreaming because it looked like a scene from a movie or a picture from a calendar.…

    • 853 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    20 000 Leagues Under The Sea Summary
    • 661 Words
    • 3 Pages

    20 000 Leagues Under The Sea Summary

    This ship is given the task to pinpoint and take town an gargantua beast swimming in the oceans around the world. Professor Annorax is led to believe that the beast is a monumental narwhal. While searching, they set eyes on the beast. It's huge mass appeared 5 times larger then their ship. And soon it charged, bursting through the hull of the ship before he knew it he was blown overboard. Jumping in after him was Conseil. They sat there in desperate need of strength, then out of the mist came Ned on top of the beast. For a second Annorax was lost in a world of confusion. It was then he was asked to board this mysterious object. When he boarded Annorax met a man by the name of Captain Nemo, he greeted them by placing them into a cell. For all he knew, this was not going to be a pleasant experience. The next day they were let out of their "Cage," and were told that they were to spend their lives on the nautilus for eternity. Annorax hated this at first but weirdly kinda enjoyed it. He would sit and stare at the technological advancements this submarine beheld. He would constantly sit and stare out the window and he wrote notes about this large chapter in his life. One day the Ned decided it was time to go, he convinced the group and the decided the time. While the plan was about to start the ship stopped! Did Captain find out! Annorax repeated this thought throughout his mind.…

    • 661 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    Personal Narrative Of Clayton's Survival
    • 1585 Words
    • 7 Pages

    Personal Narrative Of Clayton's Survival

    I woke up hazed with blurred vision. The right side of my face was dried and burned. The left side of my face was soaked in salt water and blood. I was freaked out and picked up my head and blinked rapidly. I saw nothing but blue for miles and miles, the sky and the water. When I looked down I saw nothing but a small black and orange rubber dingy. I tried to think about what had happened. It was then when I realized I couldn't even remember my own name. Then panic just settled in for some reason I jumped in the water freaking out. I came to my senses and quickly started using all my strength to hurdle myself in the dingy.…

    • 1585 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Narrative Essay On Manatees
    • 1151 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Narrative Essay On Manatees

    After hours of sitting out on the dock, my cousins and I were getting tired. So, we decided to see who could catch a fish first, and then we’ll be able to go inside. It took us another hour in order for one of us to catch a fish. During that hour, there was a lot of frustration and yawning. Since we all gave up on trying to find a manatee, we began to bring in all of the plates that were once filled with food and the fishing poles. But, as soon as we started to get everything together, we heard a noise coming from the water that sounded like something was breathing. Well, to our surprise, that was the sea cow we were hoping to see. The sky around us was too dark to see near us, and the tiny lanterns on the dock didn’t help too…

    • 1151 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More

Related Topics