Thalassa is a body-double for the princess of Serenis. Her father gave her to the throne, saying it would bring the mermaid a better life. Losing her voice to an ancient arch is not a better life. Told in less than 5,000 words, THALASSA'S STOLEN VOICE is a standalone fantasy short story set in the Realm of Nepharia. Short story written and entered in @talesofthedeep Mer May 2024 Contest Rules & Guidelines: https://www.wattpad.com/1440880538-mertastic-contests-mermay-2024 Story based on Prompt Set 1: Words: Golden, Whisper, Maelstrom Prompt: If you speak when passing underneath the ancient sea arch, it will steal your voice for its own. ©2024 E. S. Elias All Rights Reserved. Book Created & Published to Wattpad: 05.01.2024 Completed: 05.21.2024 Cover: Me @DesignsbyEH Image was generated using Dream.AI by Wombo solely for the purpose of making my book look pretty. Cover is temporary and subject to many changes.