In the distant coastal village of Nublamar, stories of the dark and stormy waters were part of every home, every campfire, and every starlit night. The elders told tales of a giant monster, the Kraken, who lived in the depths of the ocean, shrouded in mystery and fear. According to the legends, this being would emerge during stormy nights, releasing its terrifying cry that echoed to every corner of the village.
Nublamar was known for its brave fishermen and their boats that challenged the waves to bring in their daily catch. However, whenever a storm approached and the sky turned dark gray, fear would take hold of everyone. Mothers would hurry their children indoors, fishermen would secure their boats, and windows would be tightly shut to block out the sound that would soon fill the air: the Kraken's cry.
On the night everything changed, the sky was particularly furious. The waves crashed violently as a thick fog enveloped the village. It was then that Luca, a curious and daring young boy, decided it was time to confront the fear that had overshadowed his village for generations.
Armed with a lantern and his grandfather’s old coat, Luca sneaked out of his house and ran to the dock. There, unattended and rocked by the waves, was the "Valiente," a small boat that had belonged to his grandfather, a famous fisherman from Nublamar. "Now or never," Luca thought as he untied the rope and pushed the boat into the dark waters.
As he rowed out to sea, the wind howled fiercely, and the fog grew thicker. Luca could feel the fear creeping down his spine, but his determination was stronger. It wasn’t long before a deep, guttural sound began to vibrate through the air, a sound that made Luca’s heart race. It was the Kraken’s cry.
The sound grew louder as Luca ventured further into the ocean. Just when he thought about turning back, a massive shadow emerged through the fog. Luca froze, his heart momentarily stopping. Before him, rising from the depths, was an immense creature with tentacles stretching across the water, but there was something unusual about it: its skin was brightly colored, almost iridescent, under the light of his lantern.
Cautiously, Luca approached. The creature looked at him, and instead of the feared cry, it made a soft, melodic sound. Overcoming his initial fear, Luca reached out to one of the tentacles. The "Kraken," far from being the monster of the stories, was actually a giant, colorful, and friendly squid. Its "cries" were merely calls, attempts to communicate or perhaps play.
The squid played around the boat, and Luca laughed, amazed by the true nature of the creature. Hours passed, and Luca learned the squid’s movements and sounds, realizing that often, fear comes from the unknown.
With dawn approaching, Luca returned to Nublamar, accompanied by the squid, whom he now called "Kiko." As they approached the dock, the fishermen and families who had gone out to search for Luca were stunned to see the giant, colorful squid playing near the boat.
Luca shared his story, how the feared Kraken was actually Kiko, a giant and friendly squid. Gradually, fear dissipated among the people of Nublamar, replaced by a sense of wonder and curiosity. Stormy nights were no longer times of fear but of encounters, where Kiko would come out to greet and play with those he now considered friends.
Nublamar changed forever that night. The Kraken’s cry, now known as Kiko’s song, became a symbol of unity and how understanding can transform fear into friendship. Luca, for his part, never stopped exploring, convinced that behind every legend, there is a story waiting to be discovered.