This is an interactive story containing 252 chapters. Each chapter tells part of the story and (usually) ends with multiple choices. Click on a choice and you'll be lead to the next chapter in your story. When you reach a chapter that hasn't been written yet, you will have the option to write it! Don't be shy... make an addition!

Paul Thomas was your typical 22 year old guy; a Junior in college with plenty of friends. He never imagined how his life would be forever changed the morning he saved a mermaid's life. Follow Paul's story as he finds himself immersed in the fabled world of mermaids.

Characters:
Character names:
Paul Thomas (Main character) 22 years old; junior in college. Wants to work to protect the oceans. Known as Adra once he becomes a mermaid
Hera: Mermaid saved by Paul. 20 years old in appearance but actually around 900 years old. Daughter of clan leader
Calypso: Mother of Hera and leader of clan. Around 1400 years old
Andrew Watson: 22 years old; best friend of Paul. Only surface dweller (human) to know what became of Paul

Rules:
1. Don't change the characters names
2. Proper spelling and grammar
3. Keep plot appropriate, but also interesting
4. Can add characters as the need arises.
5. Additions must be at least 1 paragraph in length
6. Come up with a title for the addition (try not to use 'continue')
7. Write the story in the 1st person; as if this was happening from your perspective.


This story is Part 1 of a 3 part series called True Legends. The other stories in the series are Into the Abyss (http://www.writing.com/main/interact/item_id/1823994-Into-the-Abyss) by Scifiwizard and Learning to Fly (http://www.writing.com/main/interact/item_id/1810181-Learning-to-Fly) by Sentinel.

Feel free to read the stories.