Captain Morgan had spent most of his life sailing the Caribbean Sea. He was an experienced pirate, respected by his crew and feared by merchant ships. But lately, he had been thinking about retirement.
One evening, while organizing his cabin, he discovered an old wooden box hidden under his bed. Inside was a yellowed map, carefully folded and preserved. The map showed an island Morgan had never seen before, with detailed markings and a large X near a mountain.
His heart raced with excitement. This wasn't just any map—it was a treasure map, possibly dating back decades. The markings suggested the location of significant wealth, perhaps left behind by pirates who had sailed these waters long ago.
Morgan called his most trusted crew members to his cabin. He spread the map on his desk and explained what he had found. "Gentlemen, this could be our final voyage, the one that makes us all rich," he announced.
The crew studied the map intensely. They recognized some landmarks and estimated the island was about three days' sail to the east. Everyone agreed: they would set sail at dawn.
As night fell, the crew prepared the ship, checking supplies, repairing sails, and loading provisions for the journey ahead. The adventure of a lifetime was about to begin.