100 Stories by Adam Nathan

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100 Stories by Adam Nathan
"A Box of Rain"

"A Box of Rain"

A woman makes a stunning discovery about her parents after their death that impacts her marriage forever. A short story about secrets and grief.

Adam Nathan
Dec 29, 2023
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“When Tarō returned to his hometown, everything had changed. His home was gone, his mother and father had perished, and the people he knew were nowhere to be seen. After not remembering the princess's warning, he lifted the lid of the Tamatebako box he was told never to open. A cloud of white smoke aros…

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