Set against the backdrop of World War I, this story follows Private Walter O. Finch as he departs from his quiet Campbell County home to join the war. The narrative captures the tension between war’s chaos and a longing for peace.
The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain


Written Tales
Unleash your passion for literature and join the Written Tales family. Together, we'll make it the #1 home for writers & readers. Subscribe today and become part of our community that embraces poems and short story forms.
Join Today
Sympathy Oranges
Guest Author
August 27, 2024
In Sympathy Oranges, Carleigh Lacroix reflects on a bowl of oranges from her late grandfather's wife, a gift that evokes memories of his annual holiday ...
Read More →
Ice to Fire
Guest Author
April 23, 2022
In ScarletWitch912's short story "Ice to Fire," the chilling isolation of a young woman’s inner turmoil is starkly portrayed. As she battles the cold that ...
Read More →