Nerdiver: A Magical Creature Novella

Flighty has changed as a consequence of me. A mermaid sworn to protect the lives beneath me. One would think I'd know how old I am. Where I came from and why I was chosen for this task.

The sad truth is, I only know my name and what secrets Knollica wishes to reveal to me. Locked in a pond that delves deeper than any my best friend Flighty has ever heard of, I have no way to escape. My name Nerdiver being all I can claim as my own. I fight any darkness that flows my way.

In a world of magical creatures, with abilities like my own. Any could try and help me. And yet they don't. In fact, I rarely see them.

Making a pact with the last known female rock troll, Nimfa, like Flighty she is one of only two creatures I am able to call a friend. Powerful and free, she is what I crave to be.

My ability over water alongside my siren call. I am a force to be reckoned with. Elves having come to me before, I sense one that travels on the horizon. One that spells trouble. Or maybe that's the ringing of magic around him.

A potential a key to my cage.