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Anya’s Story

Anya’s Story

by | Dec 24, 2019

Dora read the letter a second time—as if the words would change—while absentmindedly wiping the stubborn spots of flour that still clung to her apron with her left hand. Never mind that specks of flour from her right hand flecked the parchment. She was still sitting...
With a Hammer, Everything is a Nail

With a Hammer, Everything is a Nail

by | Apr 14, 2019

Early 1636   Danel Nahon found Dora bent over stirring a pot of simmering vegetables. "Wife, my business now takes me to Zaborstadt, and we're going to move there." Dora stopped stirring and turned around to face him, which he took as a good sign. At least she...
Two Men Walk Into A Beer Garden And . . .

Two Men Walk Into A Beer Garden And . . .

by | Dec 22, 2018

Luck always seemed to find Danel Nahon—that is up until five years ago. He entered his home and found his wife in the kitchen mending one of their daughters' dresses. "I'm returning to Grantville in a week with Javier for business." Dora barely paused in mid-stitch....