by betterway
Good story but needs editing. "married to Claire for nearly five years, but that marriage was tragically ended when she was killed on their tenth anniversary" Finish was very abrupt. Plan your story. Instead of long descriptions try to weave the description into the dialogue. This story sounds as if it could have a few follow ons and I look forward to more.
Now it will be fun to read about the fun at each port of call.
Loved it. Although it was just a taste of what I think you could write.
Well done