Cradle
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Whales lie inexplicably stranded on a beach in the Florida Keys. Overnight a dozen whales, wandering far from their nromal migratory route, have appeared from nowhere and beached themselves. More of the creatures are floundering in dangerously shallow water, while a contingent of local citizens and fishermen try to steer them back to the open sea.Local photojournalist Caro….Read More
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