3i : surge

The waters around the jetty had become highly agitated now; almost frenzied, in fact. The tide was turning in on itself, and in the process making the antiquated boards of the jetty rattle and shake. She knew she only had a few seconds to persuade Mischief and his brothers. Then they'd be gone, into the water and away with the tide; away to Abarat, wherever that was...

- Clive Barker

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