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My Sister’s Song
Historical fantasy short story
My Sister’s Song
Book 2 of the Short Stories series
As a Roman legion approaches her homeland, warrior Mithra faces the prospect of defending her tribe against an army she cannot defeat by ordinary force. Her younger sister possesses an unusual bond with bees, a gift that offers a weapon the invaders will not anticipate. Protecting their people requires the sisters to trust different forms of strength and turn local knowledge into a sticky, dangerous strategy. Brief and inventive, this historical-fantasy tale suits readers who enjoy ancient settings, women warriors, sisterly loyalty, nature-based magic, and underdogs answering imperial power with courage and unconventional tactics.
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War, grief, family separation, and violence
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Bush Tea with Honey
Honeyed tea offers a direct thematic nod to Mithra's sister and her extraordinary bond with bees.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Hearthside Spiced Mead
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, honey and spice bring a warm, layered counterpoint to Mithra's defense of her homeland and her sister's extraordinary bond with bees.
What you'll need
- 6 oz plain honey mead
- 1 small cinnamon stick ↗
- 2 whole cloves ↗
- 1 strip orange peel, avoiding the white pith ↗
- 1/2 tsp honey, optional if using dry mead ↗
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How to mix it
- Makes one serving.
- Combine the mead, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until gently steaming—do not simmer or boil. Keep over very low heat for 5–10 minutes, tasting occasionally for your preferred spice strength. Strain into a heatproof mug and sweeten with honey if desired.
- Garnish: Orange peel and a cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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