And if a man were to look upon her, he would obey her every wish, even unto his own death.

Anyone flying the King’s flag was a target for The Black Heart. Captain Black Rose was picky though, she usually only went after the lighter, treasure hauling type vessels, not the trade cargo ones.

But today a new ship caught her eye. It sailed past her secret island, brazen, and glittering in the sunlight. She peered through her telescope. It bore the King’s flag, but was not like any ship she had seen before. It was sleek, fast, and light. It was beautiful!

Suddenly the green goblin of envy awoke in her heart and sent waves of desire to her brain. She wanted that ship!