Beware the Guemes Sea Dragons
Sally Peyou · October 19, 2026 · guemes stories
These elusive creatures rarely emerge from the depths in which they dwell. The first sense you may experience upon their arrival is a rancid, rotten egg smell. Newer island residents might attribute it to refinery gases or low tide, but locals know the truth. It is the GSD.
The Sea Dragons carry great magical powers. They can turn old logs into majestic vessels, or they may choose to help a sad and weary human see the magic in the world around them. But make no mistake, they have a mischievous streak too. They’ve been known to bump against boats, steal crab pots for a midnight snack, and rumor has it, in the darkest hours they venture onto land and meddle with human possessions.
Missing a flower pot? Strange tracks in the yard? A gnome that’s been… relocated? You may have been blessed by a visit from the Guemes Sea Dragons.
You may recall the infamous ferry propeller incident. Experts were baffled. Engineers scratched their heads. But islanders who know, know. Classic. Guemes Sea Dragon behavior. Attracted by the shiny, vibrating object, the GSDs simply removed it right off the ferry and carried it down to their lair in the deep, where it now sits among the other treasures in their collection: your missing sunglasses, a couple of old “lost” kayaks, approximately 47 crab pots, and at least three pairs of Xtratufs that slipped off the ferry “by accident.”
The lair is magnificent, with a glittering cathedral of lost island artifacts, presided over by the eldest Sea Dragon who conducts solemn ritual observations of each new acquisition. The propeller holds a place of honor.
The ferry eventually got a new one, of course. The GSDs let that one stay.
For now. 🐉
