The crew of the S.S. Hass have been at sea for close to 100 suns and 100 moons as of this day’s sun. Setting off to cross the deceptively large Milton Strait, none would have judged by the calm waters at the shore of the Wyntir Isles how tumultuous this journey would be ( Read more... )

May 1, 1863 looked to be a very pleasant day. Martin had no doubt as he stood near the kitchen window early that morning, coffee in hand, watching the sunrise. The roads were dry to Martin’s eyes, and the wind was only mildly rustling the grass outside.
( Read more... )

“So our little trip to Mexico came up in a discussion recently,” she said ( Read more... )

It came as no surprise that Martin deserted. Many chose flight rather than fight during the American Civil War. Yet while Martin was part of Missouri’s 8th Regiment, a well-oiled and efficient group, morale amongst the troops was still less than ideal.
( Read more... )

Jimmy and John walked home from school late one afternoon. The semester had just begun, and the air was still warm on their backs. As they walked, they discussed the new school mistress, Miss Alcott, who had recently moved to town, whether or not they enjoyed the arithmetic material she had assigned them, and who was going to tutor their sister ( Read more... )