The Stampeder

In the restless waters of an Algerian harbor, the opulent steam‑yacht Mottisfont collides with a humble coaster, sending shockwaves through both vessels. Rex Britton, a bewildered passenger thrust into command, watches the night erupt into panic as sailors scramble, lanterns sputter, and a flood begins to swallow the smaller ship. Amid shouted orders and the desperate cries of passengers, Britton must decide whether to risk his own vessel to rescue those trapped on the sinking coaster.

The narrative captures the grit of early twentieth‑century maritime life, from the clang of iron engines to the terse, multilingual chatter of Berber crew and English officers. As the Mottisfont limps backward, the story delves into the tension between duty and self‑preservation, painting vivid scenes of darkness, splintered wood, and heroic impulse. Listeners are pulled into a fraught night where every decision could mean life or death, setting the stage for a gripping tale of courage and consequence.