Great question!  While mermaids and sirens are often confused, they’re actually different in mythology. Mermaids are usually seen as kind, mystical beings who live in the sea, while sirens come from Greek mythology and were originally bird-like creatures that later became known as dangerous, enchanting sea women who lured sailors to their doom with their voices. So, while they’re similar, sirens have a much darker and more mysterious side compared to mermaids! 

Ah, great catch! If Elias already unsheathed his dagger to stab himself, it wouldn't make sense for him to do it again unless he sheathed it back in between. I can tweak that part to make it more seamless!

Thank you so much! 💫 I'm really happy you felt the flow of the story—it means a lot! 🎻 I wanted to create something immersive, so hearing that the worldbuilding and pacing worked well makes me smile. And ahh, I love that the ending left you wanting more! Maybe there’s another chapter hidden beneath the waves... 🌊👀💖Do you want a sequel?

@Seren Felin ነቻ., I am curious where you'll take it from there🙆 but I don't want you to waste your second contest entry since 2 is the maximum 🙌  Your story works well as a standalone piece honestly 🪄 because it delivers closure while still hinting at something larger—Elias survives, but the sea and the sirens aren't done with him😌 Perhaps this lingering sense of dread is part of what makes it great🪄 So unless you always planned to yourself, there's no need to continue it🙌

@Tu Mello, and this is your second entry right? 🤔

@Tu Mello,Yes sir! Good morning. I already written the second and last part and I think I can post it somewhere for you and others to read :>. Or shall I give you quick spoiler instead?

@Seren Felin ነቻ., Morning 👋 no, please post it somewhere and share the link to it👏

@Tu Mello, Good Morning! Happy to let you know first that I Ialready posted this whole story! Here's the link: https://www.penana.com/story/173640/the-song-of-the-drowned

Enjoy!

@Seren Felin ነቻ., 💫

Thanks a ton! @Tu Mello