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The Tide Pool Guide
Mature & Silver · EN · 2 parts · Ongoing · updated 2026-11-07
A retired librarian volunteers as a tide-pool guide on the Oregon coast and shares the shore with a gruff retired marine biologist. A gentle two-part mature romance of anemones and low tides.
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“The Tide Pool Guide” is a Mature & Silver story for adults, told in 2 parts and about 4 minutes of reading in total. Every character is 18 or older and every encounter is consensual. Start with Part 1 and use the Next part button at the end of each part, or pick a part from the list below.
- Part 1: Low Tide. Linda volunteers as a tide-pool guide on the Oregon coast. Gordon, a retired marine biologist, corrects every fact she gives to tourists, and she finds she enjoys it.
- Part 2: Minus Tide. A rare minus tide uncovers the farthest rocks. Linda and Gordon walk out together at dawn and find a rare creature, and a sweeter, quieter discovery.
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