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jrlewis · 02-08-2011, 04:05 PM

Hello readers,

I have released the first volume of The Tale of Asha on Smashwords (and elsewhere).

The Tale of Asha series is a collection of fantasy short stories following the strange adventures of the herbalist Asha and the nun Priya as they travel across India. Volume 1: Death contains three stories: The Lotus Cave, The Fever Mist, and The Shining Scales. 25k words | 83 pages

The Lotus Cave

Asha, a traveling herbalist, investigates a local legend about a demon that drank up a river and the young Buddhist nun who restored the river but never returned from the lotus cave.
Note: This story is available on Smashwords for free.

The Fever Mist

Asha and Priya tend a young boy with a burning fever who is so sensitive to light and sound that he must hide in a blacked out house. Only his father's confession can lead Asha to a cure, but the only cure may be death.

The Shining Scales

Asha and Priya meet a man who lost his wife and his sight, yet remains serenely content with his fortunes. Asha is almost ready to give up her travels for him, until she hears a mysterious ringing in the night.

Check it out today!

02-08-2011, 04:05 PM	#1
jrlewis SF/F Author Posts: 160 Karma: 349656 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Device: Adobe Digital Editions	The Tale of Asha, Volume 1: Death - a series of strange encounters in India Hello readers, I have released the first volume of The Tale of Asha on Smashwords (and elsewhere). The Tale of Asha series is a collection of fantasy short stories following the strange adventures of the herbalist Asha and the nun Priya as they travel across India. Volume 1: Death contains three stories: The Lotus Cave, The Fever Mist, and The Shining Scales. 25k words \| 83 pages The Lotus Cave Asha, a traveling herbalist, investigates a local legend about a demon that drank up a river and the young Buddhist nun who restored the river but never returned from the lotus cave. Note: This story is available on Smashwords for free. The Fever Mist Asha and Priya tend a young boy with a burning fever who is so sensitive to light and sound that he must hide in a blacked out house. Only his father's confession can lead Asha to a cure, but the only cure may be death. The Shining Scales Asha and Priya meet a man who lost his wife and his sight, yet remains serenely content with his fortunes. Asha is almost ready to give up her travels for him, until she hears a mysterious ringing in the night. Check it out today! Last edited by Dr. Drib; 02-20-2011 at 07:42 AM.