The Ship That Refused to Sink

A century-old vessel drifted endlessly along the Baltic Sea. It had no crew, no flag, and no anchor. Yet its lights were always on.

Those who boarded found dinner tables set, chairs pulled out, and music still playing. The air smelled of salt and perfume.

Divers exploring the ship found portraits of passengers — thousands of them — painted in exquisite detail. None matched anyone in living records.

The last entry in the captain’s log read:

“We left the harbor full of souls, but none of them alive.”