The Saltwind Archives

In these private journal entries, Isla Loren records her attempt to start over in a weathered house above the sea. 

But the house has a rhythm—and a memory—of its own.

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Entry 1 — The Mug

Journal of Isla Loren — March 17 Location: the white house above the Aiglin Sea Weather: Salt wind, early fog, something waiting Notes: possible...
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Entry 2 — Margaret’s Garden

Journal of Isla Loren — March 18 Location: white house above the Aiglin Sea Weather: Dew on the windowpanes, pale light, hush before the wind Notes:...
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Entry 3 — The Box

Journal of Isla Loren — March 19 Location: the craft room (formerly the back sitting room) at the white house above the Aiglin Sea Weather: sunlight...
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Entry 4 — The Things We Cover

Journal of Isla Loren — March 20 Location: upstairs hallway outside the second bedroom Weather: cloud-thickened morning, wind pressing against the...
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Someone (no—Something) In The House

Journal of Isla Loren March 20 Location: Upstairs hallway outside the second bedroom Weather: Dark, thick like ink sealing the windows Time: 11:14 p...