Ghostly Passages Contest Entries

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The Mark of Isis : by Cecily J. Rainville Winner: Longer Story Category
A restless spirit, doomed to inhabit ships just before their destruction, finds herself on board Seaview. Has the fate of the submarine been sealed? (Gen/PG)

Lady Luck : by Chris Allen
An elegant pleasure boat has been abandoned at sea without a single apparent reason. Can the Captain and crew unravel the mystery before it's too late? (Gen/PG)

Ghost In The Machine : by Teela Jones
When a ghost is assigned to the Seaview, he's sure the job will be a breeze. That is, until something goes very, very wrong... (Gen/PG)

SSRN Seaview : by C. A. Berry Winner: Best Overall Story
Chip Morton, now a Captain teaching at Annapolis, agrees to help set the record straight concerning the sinking of the Seaview. But when a familiar figure appears and disappears, he realizes that not all is as it seems. (PG)

The Song : by Michelle Pichette and Holly Cushing
It has been used since ancient times to lure sailors to their doom... will the men of the Seaview be able to resist? (Gen/PG)

Angela : by Philippa Timms
When imminent danger lurks at NIMR, will an otherworldly warning be heard in time? (Gen/PG)

The Message : by Winnie Power
A beautiful ghost has an urgent message for someone aboard Seaview, but if he does not heed her words, all will perish. (Gen/PG)

Fifolet : by Teela Jones
Help comes from an unexpected source during a deadly encounter with an ancient, malevolent phenomenon. (Gen/PG)

Harry's Ghost : by Stephanie Kellerman
Nelson receives a strange plea from a frighteningly familiar figure; will he lead the Seaview on a fool's errand? (Gen/PG)

Ghosts and Other Trifles : by Nicole Meyering
The officers and crew of the Seaview are astonished when Chip and Lee relate a terrifying tale of a ghostly encounter from their past. (Gen/PG)

No Fear : by Philippa Timms
Even the bravest of hearts can feel fear... especially on Halloween! (Gen/PG)

Old Ghosts : by Murph
When Harry Nelson returns to Nantucket, he finds more waiting for him than his old flame Ellen Bryce. (Gen/PG)

Porcelain : by Debbie Holliman Winner (tie): Best Shorter Story Category
Is the border between life and death a solid wall, or a delicate line that might be crossed? (PG)

Team Spirit : by Bobbie Boeve
It will take a real group effort to convince stubborn Lee Crane of the truth. (Gen/PG)

The Way Back : by Donna Sherland Winner (tie): Best Shorter Story Category
Chip Morton is lost and confused, until a familiar figure leads him out of the dark. (Gen/PG)