Articles of the Riptide

In 1718 Nassau, Brigid Fenwick, known as Riptide, wields her tide-sensing gift to hunt threats on the seas for colonial order. Captured aboard the privateer ship Widow’s Due by Captain Ivo Draycott, her ability is redirected through an ancient compass that ties every wave to intense personal sensation. Shipboard rules, cabin confinement, and a public prize-court proceeding witnessed by her brother force her to confront shifting loyalties and the erosion of her former independence. As she navigates family shame, crew expectations, and the captain’s commanding presence, Brigid must weigh her fierce autonomy against an emerging sense of belonging and purpose. The story follows her transformation amid the dangers of piracy, colonial intrigue, and the high stakes of choosing her own path on the open water.