On a ship being tossed on stormy seas, prayers are made. The storms still rage, but crew and passengers are calmed. Tragedy strikes, and the ship breaks apart. All that…
A special guest is to arrive, and Silas gives instructions to the household servants. Silas and Rhoda plan to adopt the child, whose parents died. Though they have provided well…
A couple of youth talk about being accepted. One is shabbily dressed, but the other is confident that won't be a problem in meeting the family. Jonathan is given a…
The reign of Franz Joseph, in the year 1801. Loyal subjects pass before the king's court in Vienna. For the good of the crown, and the happiness of the king,…
Two men find themselves in the shackles of slavery when they each have debts that couldn't be paid. The older seems resigned to his fate, while the younger is resentful…
For some, the only facts and details are those that can be seen, touched, or proved out in the course of business. Life is all about minimizing risk, and making…
A pair of kids dream of having the hands of their uncle healed. Grown ups aren't so prone to such wishful dreaming, but the kids insist on taking their uncle…
New and possibly disturbing changes in the household could mean, there will have to be some uncomfortable lifestyle adjustments. A returning world traveller has come home to share his experiences…
An old merchant has a business of writing letters for illiterate men. When a young, and seemingly educated man needs an anonymous letter composed, a bit of friendly advice comes…