In Deep Water: Chapter Thirteen

“Is that what I think it is?” I lean forward in my chair, squinting at the computer screen.

A sharp object protrudes from a piece of the Griffin’s jagged hull, forming a slim V as it tapers into steel. Its stony appearance is a stark contrast to the corroded metal beneath. The ROV zooms in close and tries to pull the item free.

“If your guess is a tooth, then yes.” Sophie frowns. “Is there any way we can estimate its length?”

“Yeah, actually.” Nathan double clicks on an imaging software, the soft tapping of the keys echoing around the silent room. “This will only take a couple of minutes.”

“More Lucas Tech?” I glance at Xander.

He smirks at me. “What else is there, Em?”

“I know, only the best.” I heave a sigh.

Xander chuckles, rubbing his temples. “Let’s just hope we can figure this out.”

Sophie worries her lip between her teeth.

The desktop beeps, and the image of the tooth enhances. A vertical line appears next to it.

“It’s almost a foot long.” Nathan squints an eye. “What animal has teeth that size?”

“A shark?” Xander offers.

I shake my head. “Shark teeth are more triangular.”

“What about an orca?” Nathan runs a hand across the scruff on his cheek.

Sophie purses her lips. “Too big.”

“Well, what’s big enough to leave a tooth like that?” Nathan’s eyebrows lift, forming two small divots in his forehead.

“Xander.” Sophie chews the inside of her cheek. “What books you got on this ship?”

Xander quirks a blonde brow. “What kind do you need?”

“The ones with... continue reading Chapter Thirteen at Coffee House Writers.