The Selkie’s Seal Coat

Write a story that incorporates the legend of the Selkie – a creature that lives as a seal in the sea but becomes a human on land once it removes its seal skin.

The Selkie is a captivating figure in Irish folklore, encapsulating themes of transformation, identity, and freedom. This prompt pushes writers to reflect on the duality of existence, longing, love, and the tension that often exists between our desires and our duties. It also serves as a conduit to explore the relationship between humans and the sea, two elements intertwined throughout Celtic folklore.

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