Literature

The library stands on a hill, overlooking the remnants of a town that was once called Aylenmyr. I believe, though have found little to confirm my suspicions, that the town was named for the dried-up lake that lies to the south, but it hardly matters....

There was a fog across the still bay. In the distance, the boy noticed the boat tip over.  Two men struggled to clutch onto any firm hold. One of the men shouted with a gut wrenching  cry — his voice echoing across the bay. He...