Washed Up
Coast guards see a lot of bizarre things washing up on the shore, but this was way out of the normal things you would expect to see in the sea, even under this duty. It was a casual day at work just like the others until something blueish emerged.
Nobody could identify what it was. It had an odd shape, it was rusty, and looked abandoned. Something was really, really wrong...
What Is This
Was it safe? What was inside it? How did it end up there?
The poor coast guards tried to answer these questions and that was what turned their lives into real-life nightmares. The worst part? There was no way back now...
Out Of The Usual
It was about three miles away when the chief coast guard spotted an ‘object’ in the water. In situations like these, they know how to stay calm until identifying the object. Well, not this time.
The chief gasped, not being able to speak for a couple of seconds. A strange feeling of chills ran through his spine; “That's not right”, he finally said as he pressed the emergency button nearly shaking...
The Hard Realization
Everyone gathered around him, squinting their eyes trying to identify the ‘thing’ in the water. In a matter of seconds everyone went silent. They all knew that this was going to be a hard day.
The chief took a deep breath and said; ‘’Unfortunately, I know what this is...’’ Indeed, he knew. He just didn’t know how to tell the rest of the guards without them freaking out...
In Denial
'’It’s an old vessel, but nothing like the others. We need to be really careful or this won’t be easy.’’ These words were supposed to be comforting, but they were far from that. The rest of the coast guards got even more confused, and their faces changed as if they needed more answers.
‘’Are you really not getting it?’’, said the chief, now with a sharper voice. Their eyes followed—and in an instant, every face drained of color. Reality hit them like a ton of bricks, and the room felt colder, heavier...
Something Doesn’t Add Up
With all of their expensive equipment, it was weird that the boat didn’t register on the ship’s radar at all. The captain checked the monitor again, but strangely, it only picked up their own vessel, as if the mysterious boat didn’t even exist.
It was a true enigma. This made the chief even more stressed; he was acting like the clock was ticking. With a deep voice, he urged them to move quickly; ''We need to go there. NOW...’’
Was He Hiding Something?
Did he know something the rest didn’t? Why wasn’t he revealing the truth? Deep down, they all sensed it—he was hiding something. He knew what that abandoned ship was, and that’s why is behavior was so off.
However, it was his job to take care of this. ‘’We need to go even closer’’, he said, in a trembling voice, betraying the fear he tried to conceal...
The First Attempt
As they approached it, the captain tried to call out the person steering the mysterious the blue old vessel. ‘’Hello? Is anyone there?’’, he yelled, but got no response.
He tried one last time; “Hello? This is the Coastal Guard. Would the person inside the blue vessel please step out and introduce himself?” Still, nobody seemed to be there, yet something really strange happened...
That Was Not The Plan
The atmosphere was tense, and all the crew was creeped out. Nobody wanted to go closer, but it was their job to do so. They all grabbed some ropes and formed hooks in order to toss them on the boat and pull it towards them.
But as soon as the hooks touched the boat, things took a bizarre turn—far stranger than anyone could have imagined. Reality itself seemed to shift, and suddenly, nothing was going according to plan...
Underestimated
No matter how hard they were pulling, the vessel wouldn’t move. What initially seemed like a small, unassuming boat was far more massive than they had anticipated. That thing wouldn’t budge at all.
The captain got even more nervous; ‘’What is this thing?’, he said, then suggested that they needed a new approach, something stronger, smarter—but the only plan that came to mind was far too dangerous. And yet, there seemed to be no other choice...
Not What It Looks Like
‘’This might be just the tip of the iceberg’’, one of the crew members stated. And he was right. Even though the vessel looked small, it was anything but that. As it was somehow sunk, what you could see was just the top part of it.
The rest was hidden underneath the surface, a massive structure hiding in the depths of the sea. It was all an illusion, and they had only scratched the surface of it...
Just A Breath Away
Since they couldn’t pull the vessel, they had to go there. The crew was now a breath away from this strange ship and its unsettling secrets. Heartbeats quickened, and every instinct screamed that something was terribly wrong. Yet, someone had to make the first move, to take that leap onto the unknown.
But did anyone have the guts to do this? Well, nobody spoke, until a shaking voice came out; ‘’I will go.’’. Every head turned; eyes wide in disbelief. The speaker was the last person any of them expected...
First Steps
Brendan, the coast guard leading the search, hesitated for a moment. He was far too important to risk his life for this, but the weight of the crew's eyes on him made it impossible to back down now.
With cautious steps, he placed his foot onto the blue boat, its surface slick and unnerving underfoot, and slowly inched toward the small, fogged windows at the top. Spotting the only way to get in, he approached the hatch on top of the vessel. It was time to open her up...
Opening The Thing
Brendan was not alone in this. His crew member and friend John joined him, and together, they lifted the hatch and tried to peek inside. This was not a small task as the vessel was rusty, old, and really heavy.
They struggled, muscles straining as they pushed with all their strength. After what felt like an eternity, they finally managed to pry the hatch open, revealing a narrow, rusted ladder leading downwards...
The Shock
Brendan and John stared at each other, fear running through their veins. Not being able to see the bottom made things harder, more mysterious, and more dangerous. They both paused, needed a moment to process what was going on.
But the clock was ticking. Everyone was staring at them, waiting with anticipation for their next move. ‘’Let’s go down’’, Brendan said. There was no turning back now...
Going Down
Taking a deep breath, they started climbing down the ladder. A strange smell coming from the bottom of the vessel made things worse.
They were both already regretting taking this risk. Once they reached the bottom, Brendan and John used the flashlight to look around. And that’s when it really got twisted...
The Inside Of The Boat
The ship's interior was way worse than its rotten exterior. The walls were stripped down to bare metal, rust covering every other surface. “There’s no one here… so who piloted the boat?” John muttered. Brendan shook his head, equally confused.
He turned to relay their findings to the crew outside, but just as he reached for his radio, the lights flickered, and a low, eerie hum filled the air. Their biggest fear had just become the reality...
No Signal
The connection was lost, leaving the two men completely helpless. As if that wasn’t bad enough, they then heard a creak, and suddenly, the top hatch closed too.
“What the hell just happened?” John whispered, his voice barely holding back the rising fear. They were now completely cut off the real world. But yet, what happened next was way worse...
Submerge
The moment the hatch closed, the vessel started submerging into the depths of the sea. ‘’This is our end, isn’t it?’’, John said, but Brendan’s face changed, as he just had an epiphany.
“This isn’t just any boat”, he said. ‘’What do you mean?’’, John replied, and before he even got a response, he muttered; ‘’WAIT...IS IT A-’’
Not Just Any Boat
This boat was a submarine, that's why it was submerging. But still, they were not safe. The boat was way too old to be safe. Trying to make some time while the rest of the crew could find a way to get them out of there, they noticed a strange white door.
What could be behind it? Would they get in trouble for opening it? Skipping all these questions, the two men joined their forced and wide opened the door. And there it was...
Someone Was There
This room had lights on, as if someone had been there just some time ago. How was that possible? Who was inside that abandoned submarine and why?
Within seconds, the two men heard a squeak from the top hatch. Thinking it was their crew members, they yelled to them. But to their surprise, these men were not who they were expecting to see...
Mysterious Visitors
Three mysterious men started coming down, carrying something strange around their waist, tied up with ropes on their bodies. ‘’What are these people?’’, John whispered, but Brendan silenced him, ordering him to hide.
They managed to stay unnoticed, simply observing the three man carrying some weird ‘packages’ and then getting out again...
Getting Out
They knew they had to get out, fast, to find some answers. It was risky, but staying put was even more perilous. With a shared glance, they steeled themselves for what lay ahead.
There was no other choice but to push forward and escape this nightmare. Little did they know their nightmare was about to get even more horrific...
Strange Packages
Brendan and John climbed up, expecting emptiness, but were shocked to find something completely different. A platform full of workers moving some strange packages.
Hiding behind large shipping containers, the two men scanned the scene, confused. “What the hell is this?’’, they both whispered. They had stumbled upon something much bigger than what they had anticipated...
Impossible To Escape
As they continued to observe, Brendan and John spotted a well-dressed older man who seemed to command the operation. Workers placed large packages before him, and he calmly unwrapped one, revealing a thick stack of money.
John’s breath caught as they realized they were witnessing something far more dangerous than they had imagined—this was no ordinary oil rig, but the center of an illegal trafficking ring...
Exposed
With growing anxiety, Brendan and John watched the exchange. Money, drugs, and illegal packages were moved openly around the platform. “This is a full-blown trafficking ring,” Brendan whispered, his heart racing.
They’d accidentally landed in the middle of an international smuggling operation, the scale of which was staggering. The submarine had been part of their cover, moving illegal goods undetected...
Call For Help
Realizing the gravity of the situation, John checked his walkie-talkie and saw a signal. Relief washed over them as they contacted their team, who were shocked to learn where they were.
“Send backup now!” Brendan urged, giving them their coordinates before shutting off the radio to avoid detection. The two stayed hidden, waiting for help to arrive...
Reinforcement Arrives
With the ship immobilized and the criminal’s future shipment plans disrupted, frustration boiled over. The leader barked orders, telling his men to break down the control room door where Brendan and John were hiding. They moved quickly, ready to force their way in.
But just as the first kick was about to hit the door, the sound of approaching helicopters and boats pierced the air. Coastal reinforcements had arrived. The smugglers froze, realizing they were surrounded, and their operation was about to crumble...
The Bust
Soon, the platform was surrounded. With nowhere to escape in the middle of the ocean, the traffickers were swiftly arrested. Brendan and John were hailed as heroes.
What had begun as a routine mission turned into the biggest bust of their careers. The day, which started in fear and uncertainty, ended in triumph.
Mission Succeeded
This was the biggest bust of their careers, a massive blow to an international smuggling ring. The day had begun with fear and uncertainty, but it couldn’t have ended any better.
Against all odds, they had not only survived but played a key role in dismantling a criminal empire!