Write a dramatic, suspenseful story about a courageous sailor who becomes stranded in the middle of the ocean with no communication or hope of rescue, while battling harsh weather conditions and dangerous sea creatures. Incorporate flashbacks to the character's past experiences on the water to provide depth and complexity to the plot. Make the reader feel the character's intense emotions of fear, desperation, and determination as they struggle to survive and find a way back to civilization.
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