Project Cruise

 “More than meets the eye” The following morning, the sun remained absent. The grey, cloudy coverings of the sky hadn’t moved an inch. It almost felt as though no time had passed. Soon enough, a petite coffee colored rabbit girl arrived at the S.S. Iris in full investigator’s attire. She donned a mid-length, tan trench coat, some sturdy, brown lace less boots, and an iconic detective’s hat with a flowery pattern. She was as cute as a button, yet her face told an entirely different tale. She didn’t take any time to stop and admire the view. The cruise ship’s impressive size and extravagant decor were meaningless in her eyes. There was nothing fascinating enough to distract her from the mission at hand. With a steady gaze, the lagomorph hastily made her way towards the steam ship. This detective meant serious business. Upon entering the terminal, the Captain came out to greet her. He was a particularly well composed gentleman. Penelope watched as he disembarked from the ship. He had a

It was a dark, grey, and gloomy afternoon on a late summer Friday. A shroud of thick grey clouds covered the sky as far as the eye could see. Crashing waves filled the vast surface of the deep, blue sea, each one rising and crashing down with incredible force. A large cruise ship slowly approached the dock as the wistful waves fought against it. The S.S. Iris had finally returned from its long voyage. The passengers however, all still resided in their respective rooms…. Who would ever dare to move an inch outside? At first glance, it almost seemed as though not a soul was ever on board. The vacant hallways echoed with silence, the once busy deck was unoccupied. Only the loud roar of the waves and the chants of seagulls in the distance could be heard. Nobody was allowed to leave the ship. Nobody had even the slightest desire to step out of their cabins after what had occurred that week. An investigation was underway for the murder of Marigold Seashine, the captain’s own sister. With a h