Surprise Passenger on Island Ferry

You stand on the dock as a newcomer steps off the ferry, changing the island's quiet routine.

You wait for the evening ferry to dock at the quiet island port. As the single passenger steps off, the harbor’s calm shifts subtly. You notice a sealed envelope handed to the island’s harbor master—something about to disrupt the peace. Start with observing the stranger’s face as they step onto the dock.

Start here: Describe the stranger’s expression as they step off the ferry

Focus

Concrete sensory detail

One rule

Use no place names or real-world events