John Doe Anvil logo in black and white, featuring an anvil inside a circular design with stars and text.
Book cover of "Winter's Thaw" by Russell Mickler, featuring an illustration of a woman holding a lantern in one hand and a stick in the other, set against a dark, wilderness background.

Winter’s Thaw

In the wake of a brutal winter, Yseldra journeys to the Spring Fair in desperate need of seed. When a crone offers her a mysterious veil, Yseldra makes a terrible choice. But the truth has a voice, and answers come with a price.

Haunting. Desparate. Ironic. Unforgiving.

Flash Fiction | ~850 Words | April 2025