Category: Fantasy

The Ballad of Us and Sasha Marshall The Ballad of Us and Sasha Marshall is an impressive creation that can be considered a part of the fiction genre of modernity, which has experienced an immense change and popularity in recent years. The contemporary fiction is distinguished by the emphasis on real life problems, complex relations,

Thirty-Four GRAY The ring box in my pocket feels impossibly hot, reminding me of the huge question I’m about to ask. My hands shake as I adjust the microphone for the third time. The evening air is cool, carrying the smell of pine and a hint of wood smoke from far-off chimneys. The stage we’ve set in the

Thirty-Three RHEA As I step out of my front door, I’m greeted by the soft aroma of blooming wildflowers. Suddenly, I notice an odd, metallic clang echoing softly against the usual morning calm. It’s then that I find Mrs. Patterson standing outside Mountain Mornings with a clipboard and the determined expression of a woman on a mission. “Oh,

Thirty-Two GRAY Two hundred and forty-seven days sober, and this is the most terrifying step yet. The ring presses against my leg. This isn’t just about love. It’s also about proving I can be the man Rhea believes in. One wrong move could ruin everything. The ring has been a secret in my sock drawer, next to my meditation

Thirty-One RHEA The first sign of change comes on a Tuesday at Mountain Mornings. As I step from my car into the crisp February air, snow crunches under my feet. Out-of-state plates line Main Street, a normal sight in tourist season, but unusual for mid-February. The scent of coffee and pine drifts as I approach the shop. The

Thirty GRAY I wake early, ready to start the day much sooner than the day is ready to begin. Lounging around while Rhea showers and readies for her weekly Al-Anon meeting over in Dahlonega, I try not to think about the band meeting too much, not until it’s time to actually start worrying. I watch Rhea with fascination