On a windy beach, footprints vanish as quickly as they’re made. Sea glass glimmers amidst the wet, rough sand. Some collect these pieces, others share or return them. Life offers endless opportunities to gather moments, not out of fear, but for joy. So, come along, and let's walk the beach, collecting moments in time and reflecting on life. 

In Paris, the elegant and gilded Palais Garnier hosts Le Vin Eternal, an opera honoring a divisive drink. Masked composer Lucien Duval, scarred by betrayal, seeks revenge on the elite who profit from ruining families. As riots and fires destroy lives East of Paris, the rich find themselves sipping fancy drinks and enjoying a performance of a lifetime.

Epic Rippers: I found myself in Savannah with a free afternoon and a townie bike. So I went to learn from the dead and got more than I bargained for, including some lessons about living and dying that have changed my life forever. 

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a short story set in The Maze, a world where the Gods rule all, demigods control humans, and humans must destroy themselves to survive.

This short features Caelia and we tag along as she makes a leap of faith and comes face to face with a dangerous adversary. In a world built on fear and deception, trusting others is the hardest thing. But, Caelia has no choice. Her life depends on it. But, it might also be the end of her.

This is part 2 in a 2 part series. Part 1 was out last week and you can find that episode by looking for the library episode from last Wednesday.

Sips and Shorts: In a blood-drenched jungle, a priest’s faltering blade sends a bad omen into the world and seals his people’s fate. A mysterious virus ravages the land as silver-clad invaders crave gold and Maya. Her intoxicating essence seduces priests and conquerors alike. But she has other plans beyond seduction. As empires crumble and fevers burn, Maya reveals herself - a love’s betrayal repaid in sores, death, and a divine reckoning.

Epic Rippers: Sometimes you need to walk away and hit reset. I found myself overwhelmed in Slovakia and escaped town, heading for the beautiful winter landscapes. But, beneath the gorgeous, breathtaking beauty of nature, danger lurked. 

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a short story set in The Maze, a world where the Gods rule all, demigods control humans, and humans must destroy themselves to survive.

This short features Caelia and we tag along as she makes a leap of faith and comes face to face with a dangerous adversary. In a world built on fear and deception, trusting others is the hardest thing. But, Caelia has no choice. Her life depends on it. But, it might also be the end of her. 

This is part 1 in a 2 part series. Part 2 will be out next week Wednesday so make sure to subscribe and listen for The Library series to hear it. 

Sips and Shorts: A small island tribe paired a drink with an anxiety inducing sport. Both would go on to become popular in the rest of the world. One would ease the minds of the constantly anxious. The other would let daredevils get the rush they needed.

Epic Rippers: Asilah, Morocco is a city of shapes, faults, and risings with a treacherous past of piracy and death. But, the white washed walls of the city also bring something else - hope.

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a quick story about a character in the Coin Chronicles universe.

Caelia goes by many names, but the name everyone remembers her by comes from love. It's a tragic beginning to a character that ends up striking fear into The Kingdoms.