Short Stories. Early October, 1923

"Short Stories. Early October, 1923" by Various is a compilation exploring different aspects of humanity using short stories. Expect tales of love, family, and disputes, particularly demonstrated in the opening story "The Iron Chalice" by Hapsburg Liebe. This initial narrative plunges readers into the lives of Arnold Mason and Alice Fair, whose relationship is strained by Arnold's family's dark history and feudin' ways in the Tennessee mountains. As Arnold wrestles with loyalty to a long-imprisoned brother and the consequences of generations-old hatred between the Wolfes and Singletons, Alice must decide if love can conquer deep-seated animosity, or if Arnold’s heritage is an insurmountable obstacle.