Sarah had always been a contrariot, but her latest obsession was making even her most patient friends question their life choices. Over brunch one Sunday, she leaned in, eyes gleaming with intensity, and declared, “The Titanic didn’t sink because of an iceberg. It sank because Rose wanted it to.”
Emily, mid-sip of her mimosa, choked. “Rose? As in… from the movie?”
“Yes!” Sarah exclaimed. “She orchestrated the whole thing. The iceberg, the chaos—it was all part of her plan.”
“Sarah,” Tom said, already bracing himself. “She’s a fictional character.”
“That’s what they want you to think,” Sarah replied, pulling out her phone. “I’ve done the research.”
The “Evidence”
Sarah launched into her theory, laying out “facts” that she claimed no one was brave enough to connect:
1. Rose’s Wealth and Influence
“Rose was engaged to Cal, one of the richest men on the ship,” Sarah began. “She had access to resources, connections—everything she needed to orchestrate the sinking.”
2. The Perfect Alibi
“Think about it,” Sarah said. “Rose was one of the last people to board the lifeboats. She made sure she looked like a victim, but really, she was in control the whole time.”
3. Her Motive
“She wanted to escape her arranged marriage, obviously,” Sarah continued. “But more than that, she wanted to rewrite history. She knew the Titanic would make her immortal.”
4. The Necklace Connection
“The Heart of the Ocean? It’s not just a necklace. It’s symbolic. She made sure it would disappear with Jack to keep everyone distracted from her real scheme.”
5. The Iceberg Was Planted
Sarah leaned in dramatically. “There’s no proof that iceberg wasn’t placed there on purpose. And who’s more likely to pull that off than someone who’s both desperate and brilliant?”
The Group Reacts
Emily set her glass down carefully. “Sarah, this is… completely insane. You know that, right?”
“It’s only insane because you’ve been brainwashed by Hollywood,” Sarah shot back. “Why do you think they made the movie? To cover up the truth!”
Tom rubbed his temples. “Sarah, it’s a movie. Rose isn’t real. The Titanic sank in 1912. Before James Cameron was born.”
“That’s what they want you to believe,” Sarah said smugly. “Open your mind, Tom. The iceberg is the tip of the conspiracy.”
“Sarah,” Emily said slowly, “do you have any actual proof?”
Sarah shrugged. “Not yet. But isn’t it suspicious that no one else is asking these questions?”
The Aftermath
By the end of brunch, Sarah had convinced no one, but she walked away smiling, certain she’d planted the seeds of doubt. Meanwhile, Tom whispered to Emily, “We’re never inviting her to see historical dramas again.”
And Sarah? She spent the rest of the day scouring the internet for Titanic documentaries, confident that one day, the truth about Rose’s grand scheme would come to light.
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