The Ocean That Forgot How to Wave

One dawn, an entire coastline awoke to a flat, motionless sea. No ripples, no tides — the ocean was quiet as polished glass. Scientists panicked, but fishermen approached the shore carefully. When they touched the water, they felt exhaustion, sorrow, and longing. The ocean, tired of carrying storms and swallowing dreams, simply stopped. For three days, people comforted the unmoving water, offering songs, stories, and gratitude. On the fourth day, a single wave rose like a gentle nod, and the sea awakened restored.