Preface Note – This is a work of fiction; blame everything on ChatGPT Plus, version 4; Grammarly, which I highly recommend, made over 11 suggested changes and other corrections, but these were not enacted.  Royalty-Free image from my Envato Elements Subscription.

by Elodie Bertrand

June 1, 2023

Four days after the tragic loss of a French submarine to a monstrous sea creature of biblical proportions, the Leviathan rears its head once more, this time to prey on a defenseless container ship. The French Navy’s efforts to stop the beast proved futile, adding another terrifying chapter to an already frightful global narrative.

Witness accounts describe a harrowing scene: the gigantic creature surging from the depths, tentacles ensnaring the helpless ship, before dragging it beneath the waves. “It was like a nightmare come to life,” says Chief Petty Officer Laurent Girard, his voice still shaken by the incident. “The ship didn’t stand a chance.”

Satellite images and footage from nearby warships capture the chilling spectacle, further confirming the terrifying scale of the creature. It dwarfs the container ship, a behemoth from the deep whose very existence upends our understanding of marine biology.

Dr. Margot Fournier, a historian at the University of Paris and an expert in maritime legends, sheds light on the parallels between the leviathan’s appearance and historical sea monster accounts. “The Leviathan, as it’s being called, aligns with ancient depictions of sea monsters in folklore and literature,” she explains. “This is an embodiment of our ancestral fears.”

Commodore Jean-Paul Bernard, a spokesperson for the French Navy, acknowledged the force’s inability to combat the Leviathan effectively. “Our weapons seemed to barely scratch it,” he admitted. “It’s clear that conventional methods won’t suffice.”

The attack has sent shockwaves across the world, raising questions about our vulnerability to these newly emerged threats. With the alien armada battling a demonic force over the Falkland Islands, a gargantuan sea monster disrupting maritime operations, and the remnants of alien technology littering the land, humanity finds itself besieged on all fronts.

As we continue to grapple with these extraordinary challenges, the courage and resilience of those on the front lines serve as a beacon of hope in these dark times. However, one question remains: how do we combat threats that are beyond our comprehension?

For now, the world watches in trepidation as we navigate this new era of uncertainty, where ancient legends come to life, and the realm of science fiction becomes our shocking reality.