The Custom of the Sea

Toasted Cake 078: The Custom of the Sea by E. C. Ambrose

Episode #78! In which we swim with sharks. 

They dragged me into the lifeboat, fingers digging in to my arms. 

Originally appeared right here as the winner of the Tenebris Press Flash Fiction contest, 2012. 

E. C. Ambrose is the author of "The Dark Apostle" historical fantasy series inspired by 14th century medicine: when bleeding was a way to heal, and magic, a way to die. The series launched with Elisha Barber, on July 2, 2013 from DAW books. The author lives in beautiful New England with a very patient dog. Find more info at TheDarkApostle.com.

Original airdate: July 7, 2013