Writing Prompt

The lights were off, the quiet sounds of waves were in the back, the only sound that could comfort me. I swam around my tank, it feels smaller every day.

I played with the bubbles coming up from the clams, smiling happily, before looking out at the aquarium. In the tank across from mine was a man, with a tail similar to mine. I know him very well.

I waved to get his attention, and he looked up...

Fish zoomed past the glass, a trail of bubbles spiraling behind them. I stayed transfixed, watching a yellow tang pause, stare at me, then flinch before it darted into the abyss of the tank.

A slow smile curled onto my face. I pressed a finger to the glass. My reflection shimmered back—wild curls braided loosely, tanned skin, and dark emerald eyes staring straight at me.

But beyond my ragged ref...

Everyday for a year I come here not only for the aquatic life but for her. She is so radiant and the way she studies them is mesmerizing. My favorite part of watching her do what she loves is the way she lights up every time she discovers something new it is completely magical. Her favorite group to study is Koi fish they are fascinating looking fish and after looking into them I found out they ar...

None of my family had been to Innsmouth since my great-grandfather disappeared there so long ago.

So I was shocked to see the DM in my mail. A woman named Claudia. She had seen me post about my interest in the fishier things of the world and she invited me to visit the Innsmouth Aquarium.

“It’s been in my family for generations,” she explained in our chats. “Kind of word of mouth. We specializ...

The Aquarium was bustling with activity as visitors strolled through the exhibits, marveling at the colorful fish swimming in the tanks. Among them was a young woman named Emma, who had always been fascinated by the ocean and its inhabitants. She had come to the Aquarium to escape the stresses of her everyday life, and to immerse herself in the tranquility of the marine world.

As she walked throu...

Scanning the aquarium room, I saw the schools of fish following each other. The coral could be described as a vibrant bright color swaying with the motion of the waves. The first place I was tempted to interact with was the touch pool. Touching the stingrays I associate with as a tradition on my every visit. Placing my hand in the tank I came into contact with the texture of the stingrays, they ...

“Mama, do sharks fall in love?”

The little girl, Juliet, tugged on her mother’s skirt. She looked up with bright, clear blue eyes. The same shade as the water on the other side of the glass.

“Of course they do, sweetheart,” her mother said. She picked up her daughter in her arms. “Anyone can fall in love. Even a shark.”

The truth was, Allison Wilson had no idea if sharks could fall in love. ...

"Oh, good, the sign's still here."

"Which sign?" Haley stepped around the small, cylindrical seahorse tank, just managing to keep up with her girlfriend, who for some reason had just darted off through The Seas with Nemo & Friends. "Ellie? What's going on?"

Ellie flashed a wide grin over her shoulder. "You know what sign." She stepped aside, pointing at the little rectangular sign attached to th...

The way the light refracted off the pool water reminded me of Sapphires in the sun. Leaks of light dancing in shades of cerulean blue against the dim and dreary laboratory.

Dr. Schafer had his own personal aquarium where we studied the rarer or unidentifiable species we’d find on our expeditions. The whereabouts and knowledge of its very existence was secure with a select group of marine biologis...

He made my mind wonder and had my heart locked to his.

Especially when I heard his voice.

His words were charming and his emotions were so affectionate. I always wanted to swim by his side

I didn’t want to let him go

There were some bubbly motions where hey, I didn’t mind if he lost his breath or Fin … i am JOKING but overall he made me feel seaspecial.

We swam through rough banks and heard ...