La petite femme de la mer

A weather‑worn pier in a bustling seaside town becomes the stage for an uncanny encounter when a tall, sarcastic stranger appears out of nowhere. Dressed in a blue jacket and a rumpled sailor’s cap, he carries something hidden beneath his chest that seems to pulse with an unseen life. His silent, almost mischievous smile draws the attention of the locals, who watch him from the docks as the tide rolls in.

The stranger begins to tease the crowd, letting a faint, child‑like wail escape from the secret object he guards. The sound ripples through the salty air, stirring uneasy memories among the fishermen who swear they have heard similar cries from drowned souls. As groups of townspeople gather, their curiosity turns to a nervous fascination, and the atmosphere grows tense, hinting that the mystery may be more than a simple trick.

The first act sets a mood of strange wonder and quiet dread, inviting listeners to wonder what lies beneath the stranger’s veil and how the sea‑bound community will respond.