Tengerkisasszony: Vázlat, holdfényben

A skeptical narrator opens the story by recalling how stories of “mermaids” and “sea monsters” have always been dismissed as fanciful folklore. Yet a series of undeniable, firsthand accounts begin to surface along the bright August shoreline near Sandgate, forcing him to reconsider what he once thought impossible. The calm, sun‑lit sea and the elegant villas that line the coast set a vivid backdrop for this unexpected turn.

The tale centers on the Bunting family, whose modest yet comfortable seaside residence overlooks a secluded stretch of beach. When the Bunting daughters host their guest, Miss Mabel Glendower, the narrator finds himself drawn into their world, gathering fragmented observations about a mysterious marine woman who seemed to appear out of the tide. As he listens to the women’s recollections, the line between myth and reality blurs, promising a compelling investigation into a phenomenon that could reshape local legend.