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An illustration of a mermaid appearing in a storm near fishermen in West Flanders.

The Mermaid of West Flanders

Along the rugged coast of West Flanders, where the North Sea roared against jagged rocks and gray skies stretched endlessly above, fishermen lived lives shaped by wind, tide, and fate. The sea gave generously, but it also took without warning. Every man who cast his nets knew that respect for
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