Stuck in an Island with Twelve Beautiful Women
Chapter 615 - 617

Exhausted and covered in sweat, Jude and his wives gathered around the campfire that night, reflecting on the day's events. They had won the battle, but the war was far from over. The ghost ship was a harbinger of something far more sinister, and they needed to be prepared for whatever came next.

Holding Sophie close, Jude stared into the flames, his mind racing with thoughts of the dream and the old village he had discovered. There were too many coincidences, too many unanswered questions. But he knew one thing for certain: he and his wives would face whatever challenges lay ahead, together.

They had fought hard to survive on this island, and they would continue to do so. The bond they shared, forged through countless trials and tribulations, would see them through the darkest of times. And as the night drew on, Jude found solace in that thought, even as the unknown threat loomed ever closer.

The next morning, Jude decided to investigate the northern part of the island where he had seen the ghost ship anchor. He needed to understand where these skeletons were coming from and what connection they had to the island's mysterious past. As he walked, the dream of the witch and her son replayed in his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling that the dream was more than just a figment of his imagination, it was a warning.

As he trekked through the dense forest, the air grew cooler and the vegetation thicker. The landscape seemed to change subtly, as if he was stepping into another world. After several hours of walking, he stumbled upon something that made his heart skip a beat: the remnants of an old village.

The village was ancient, its structures crumbling and overgrown with vines. Jude felt a strange sense of familiarity as he wandered through the deserted streets. There was an eerie silence, the kind that spoke of a place long abandoned. He could almost hear the whispers of the people who had once lived there.

He explored cautiously, his eyes scanning for any clues. There were no signs of life, only the decaying remnants of a civilization that had vanished centuries ago. Jude's mind raced with questions. Who were these people? What had happened to them? And how were they connected to the ghost ship and its skeletal crew?

In the center of the village, he found what appeared to be a shrine. It was adorned with strange symbols that seemed to glow faintly in the dim light. As he approached, the symbols pulsed with a rhythmic energy, much like the ghostly light in the skeletons' eyes. Jude's heart pounded in his chest. He reached out to touch one of the symbols, and a jolt of energy shot through him, filling his mind with visions.

He saw the witch, her eyes burning with anger and sorrow. She stood over a cauldron, chanting in an ancient language. Her son, a young man with a defiant expression, stood beside her. The visions shifted rapidly, showing scenes of betrayal, magic, and destruction. Jude realized that the witch had been wronged by her son, who had stolen her power and used it for dark purposes.

The visions faded, leaving Jude breathless. He now understood the significance of his dream. The ghost ship and its skeletal crew were remnants of the witch's curse, bound to the island by her powerful magic. And somehow, he was connected to this ancient tale. He had to find a way to break the curse and protect his wives from the malevolent forces at play.

Determined, Jude made his way back to the shelter. He knew he couldn't face this threat alone. He needed the support and strength of his wives, who had always stood by him through thick and thin. Together, they would unravel the mystery of the island and confront whatever dangers lay ahead.

As he neared the shelter, he saw his wives gathered around the campfire, their faces lit by the flickering flames. They looked up as he approached, concern etched on their features.

"Jude, what did you find?" Sophie asked, her voice filled with worry.

He took a deep breath, ready to share the revelations from his journey. "I found an old village to the north. It's connected to the ghost ship and the skeletons. I think it's all tied to an ancient curse cast by a powerful witch. We need to work together to uncover the truth and find a way to break the curse."

His wives listened intently, their expressions a mix of fear and determination. They knew the path ahead would be fraught with danger, but they were ready to face it together.

That night, as they huddled around the fire, Jude felt a renewed sense of hope. They had overcome countless challenges before, and they would do so again. With the bond they shared, they were stronger than any curse or ghostly threat.

And as the stars twinkled overhead, Jude silently vowed to protect his family and uncover the secrets of the island, no matter the cost. The journey ahead would be long and perilous, but with his wives by his side, he felt invincible.

The next morning dawned with a sense of purpose. Jude and his wives set out to gather more information about the ancient village and the witch's curse. They split into groups, each tasked with exploring different parts of the island and collecting any clues they could find.

Jude, accompanied by Sophie and Lucy, returned to the village. They combed through the ruins, documenting the strange symbols and any artifacts they found. The more they uncovered, the more Jude felt the weight of history pressing down on him. This island held secrets that had been buried for centuries, and it was up to them to reveal the truth.

Meanwhile, Nefertari and the others scoured the coastline for any signs of the ghost ship. They found remnants of old shipwrecks and pieces of broken wood, but nothing that directly linked to the skeletal crew. The mystery deepened with each discovery, but they refused to be discouraged.