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In the Depths of Sankt Goarshausen

Oh Chaldean Sea God, Loreley whispered. Bring him back to me. She was counting on her favorite god, next to her favorite place, Rhine Sea. Alas, the man she loved had run off with another – consummation not to be So she threw herself into the depths. Turned into a German Nixie for eternity. As a Nixie she could turn herself into a beautiful young woman or old hag. She had so many powerful spells now, she saturated the ships that did lag. Watch out for Lorelei, the siren, the captains cautioned their young men. Knowing sex and sensuality transformed males time and time again. In the depths of Sankt Goarshausen Loreley produced an echo clear. She called to the hopes and dreams of the sailors as their ships got near. Transmogrification and invisibility both at her prophetic finger tips. She coaxed young sailors to their deaths, giving them a tiny taste of lips.

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Date: 8/2/2020 7:02:00 AM
Excellently packaged account of the siren. I have to look up 'nixie' now.! Impressive work, telling this tale of temptation and woe.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/2/2020 7:41:00 PM
A nixie is a mermaid in German folklore.

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