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PC Mini 98: Traveling Mercies
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May 27, 2017, 01:19:02 AM
PodCastle Miniature 98: Traveling Mercies
by
Rachael K Jones
read by
Khaalidah Muhammed-Ali
First published in
Strange Horizons
.
Rated PG.
In the old stories, strangers at the door could be disguised gods, so you had to invite them in. It was a sin to turn away a guest.
Atithi devo bhava. Sanskrit: the guest is God.
I am not God, though I am old.
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Rachael K. Jones
is a science fiction and fantasy writer living in Athens, Georgia. Her work has appeared in dozens of venues, including Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and Shimmer. She is a SFWA member, an editor, and a secret android. Follow her on Twitter @RachaelKJones.
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Aidan
Extern
Posts: 8
Re: PC Mini 98: Traveling Mercies
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June 05, 2017, 12:14:47 AM
As someone who travels a lot, I felt a special connection to this story. Loved it.
AliceNred
Peltast
Posts: 86
Re: PC Mini 98: Traveling Mercies
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June 05, 2017, 09:46:48 PM
I thought this was a nice take on the vampire, I do wonder how she eats, or should I say who.
Stop throwing gnomes at me. They hurt.
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