The Crown Women of Novala story by Sally Smith

Without realizing quite when it happened, I found myself washed up on an island in the middle of the River of Life. It was twilight. Behind me I could hear the River surging deeply onward and in front of me I could just pick out a path that led from the rocky shore into the deep glades of the quiet forest ahead. Strangely, I felt drawn to follow the path, partly from curiosity and partly because I was exhausted from all the turbulence that seemed to fill the River lately.

I moved carefully into the forest, feeling the peaceful stillness wrap around me like a velvet cape of moth wings. I felt a little uneasy but not frightened. I became aware of a glow up ahead so I slowed my steps and moved ahead with caution. I came upon a small but welcoming campfire surrounded by a circle of women. They did not seem surprised to see me - in fact, they barely realized that someone new was in their midst. A space was opened for me however, and so I joined them.

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