The Water-Devil is a short story by Frank R. Stockton about a sea captain who encounters a mysterious creature while sailing in the Pacific Ocean. The creature, which resembles a giant octopus, attacks the ship and nearly destroys it before being defeated by the captain's quick thinking and bravery. The story is a classic example of American adventure fiction from the late 19th century.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery