The Faded River

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The Faded River

The rain did not fall. It stood. A wall of grey mist pressed against the window of the small, stone cottage. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of wet wool and old paper. Thomas held the compass in his left hand. It was heavy. Brass, tarnished by years of sweat and sea spray. The needle did not point north. It spun. A frantic, silent whirl. He had been a soldier once. He knew the weight...

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