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Christopher Caldwell
I grew up in England and have since made a home in France, on the banks of the Loire. My writing explores how family, place, and history leave their traces on us.
My stories
Chapter 12: The Shroud
For nearly twenty-four hours, Niko had been locked in the small, dark outhouse. The air inside was thick and musty, tainted by the smell of his sweat...
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Chapter 11: Honour
As Niko lay on the cold floor of the outhouse, the sound of the family's grieving voices filtered through the night air. The sobs and hushed whispers...
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Chapter 10: The Discovery
The discovery of Elena’s body unfolded in the cold, heart-wrenching way that only tragedy can. Yannis had been one of the first to join the search, a...
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Chapter 9: Zeus
Niko, desperate to relive the euphoria he had felt during the festival, had secretly put the potent bottle of Kykeon in his rucksack. As the day wore...
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Chapter 8: Kykeon
The festival had begun with a solemn procession to a small local chapel, a scene of profound beauty as the villagers made their way through the...
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