Saved at sea : a lighthouse story

Born amid a ferocious storm, Alick Fergusson’s life began on a remote lighthouse island that juts out into the restless sea. The lighthouse, anchored to solid rock, serves as both guardian and home, its rotating lights—white, blue, red, green—guiding vessels away from hidden reefs. Alick’s grandfather, old Sandy, is the steadfast keeper, teaching his grandson the rhythms of duty and the pride of maintaining the beacon.

Now twelve years old, Alick watches the waves from his garden, where he and his grandfather cultivate vibrant flowers and hearty vegetables despite the salty air. The island’s isolation is softened by the weekly arrival of a steamer, a brief but cherished link to the mainland. As the seasons turn, Alick feels the weight of his future role growing, hinting at the challenges that will test his resolve and the bonds that hold the lighthouse community together.