You may remember that Jackie entered two stories in last year's competition:
Festina lente - Hurry slowly and A Handsome Rescue. If you haven't read these yet then follow the links and catch up with them before reading her new entry The Path to Nautical Slavery.
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Websites: www.jackieparry.com and www.noelandjackiesjourneys.com