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Irish Fairy Folklore: The Banshee
Even in contemporary times, belief in the banshee lingers in parts of Ireland. There are stories of people claiming to hear unexplained wails in the night before the passing of a loved one.
Sweet William: A Civil War Soldier's Journey Home
Silence stretched between them, broken only by the chirping of cicadas and the rustling of leaves overhead. Finally, Sarah pulled away and took his hand in hers, pressing something into his palm.
A Brief Study of Floriography, in particular, Sweet William
In the Victorian era, floriography, or the language of flowers, was a nuanced method of communication, allowing individuals to convey sentiments that societal norms often suppressed.
A Wish in the Wind
Eight-year-old Eliza Mae Whitaker was a pioneer girl—and a tired one. Her feet ached. Her hands were dirty, and her stomach rumbled more often than not. Dust clung to every inch of her, and she could feel the sweat trickling down her back under the unrelenting sun.
A Victorian Christmas Eve
His mother was coming in with a large plate of gingerbread men. All thoughts of holding Margaret left Robbie. He met his mother by the table with the decorations. His mouth watered as the aroma of the warm spices filled the air. His older brother and sister were close at their mother’s heels, eyes never leaving the plate.
A Scalding Cup of Tea, Part 1 (of 2)
As Mary looked out the gleaming glass into the courtyard, she shivered. Thick fog shifted and swirled between the walls of the large stone house.