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Beth Carmichael leaned on her sword cane, surveying Josh’s gleaming framing shop with satisfaction. She picked up a lone piece of lint off the blue carpet. Beth knew margins were slim, but her favorite fosterling managed quite well. She liked hunting down rare antique finds for him - just to make sure he did. Too bad he was taking her for granted. A heartwarming short story where an ancient soul schools one quite young in Kate Pavelle’s Crone World.

Harmless, a bit lonely. Gray long hair, silver sneakers. Beth Carmichael's name raises both eyebrows and respect in the right circles. Only a select few know that grandma Beth, a legendary martial arts sensei in karate, aikido, jujitsu, and krav maga, pounds Manhattan pavement while leaning on a sword cane. To the inexperienced eye of homeless Josh, she's an easy target for a quick hustle. Hear Beth ply her magic as Josh finds the error of his ways.

Divorced and apart from his young daughter, Vince just can't get into the Christmas spirit. He's supposed to be free, gay, and out. His ex-wife even encourages him to date and be happy - but his heart isn't in it. Vince's younger officemate Tom is working through dark times. He can't navigate his way out of a paper bag, but his personable manner and generosity is the bright candle that lights the way for both of them. Friends, family, and the greater New York area means nobody needs to be alone.

Theodore and his cousin Rickey inherited their aunt's flower shop, Starflowers. They decide to run and improve it with their families' financial support. Starflowers gives Theodore's life meaning after a depressing breakup. Focusing on work is easy when he's absolutely sure there's no space for a man in his life. If he did allow for a boyfriend, it would be someone boring and everyday. Someone unlike the exotic Attila. He'd have a cubicle job, wear a cheap suit, and drive a Kia.