Zain and Sibu’s secret intentions had brought them to a juncture that had forced them to reevaluate their paths. One of them had chosen wisely; the other not so much.
With all the evidence and footage destroyed, the entire venture would always remain nothing but another marine myth, a tall tale told by sailors to scare tourists.
Purdue’s secret knowledge of Crystal’s plan had put his friends’ lives at risk once more, probably causing Sam’s death and alienating Nina for good.
Most of all, the seventh secret prevailed. The great mystery ship would remain an elusive puzzle, even to those who would briefly lay eyes on her in the morning fog or marvel at her dead silence in the rage of the storm.
THE END