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Billy and Mia find themselves in peril when their ferry crossing is canceled, leading them onto a narrow river road amid an approaching storm.

When the Ferry Didn’t Run

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

When a ferry crossing is unexpectedly canceled, Billy and Mia are forced onto a narrow river road just as a storm begins to build.

What starts as a routine delay quickly becomes more dangerous as rising water, lost signals, and a sudden separation leave them navigating the riverbank on their own.

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