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Western Short Story: Stranger of Shadows


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In Stranger of Shadows, set in 1870 California, two Black Civil War veterans, Noah and Solomon, leave the battlefields behind to build a life in the newly established Black town of Morro. As they open a general store that quickly becomes a center of community life, their success begins to unsettle neighboring Adelaida, sparking tensions that test their courage and commitment to one another and the townspeople they serve.

This is a tale of unity, resilience, and the challenge of holding onto hard-won freedoms. Join us each week as we explore Noah and Solomon’s journey to create a safe haven for their community against the odds, weaving together themes of friendship, legacy, and the unbreakable will of those determined to protect their new home.

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Writing is Art. Watch Me Paint.By Sean JonPaul Foster