Visit a Cville that's not quite like the one you know. Charlottesville Arcane Echoes from Virginia's Heartland invites you to explore the mysterious, the supernatural, and the humorous. Meet unforgettable characters including a vampire at a UVA sorority, a four-hundred-year-old dragon hidden in Shenandoah National Park, and an enigmatic tuxedo cat on the Downtown Mall. Twenty tales in total, each delving into the mystical essence of the region, revealing a place where the past, present, and future intertwine in unexpected and enchanting ways. Whether you're a long-time resident or a curious traveler, this anthology promises to captivate and thrill, offering a glimpse into a Charlottesville where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. The line James Blakey — “Join the Journey” Caroline Boras — “My House Mother is a Vampire” E.F. Buckles — “Thaw” Julian Close — “The Copper Plates” James Cole – “What’s Going on Here?” Tim Freer – “Biodynamic Aeroconducive Gels” K.G. Gardner — “An Accident on Louisa Road” Jordan Garris — “The Gap” Ginger Grouse — “Warriors of Kroas” Kurt Johnson — “A Blue Ridge Tunnel Story” Karen M Kumor — “The Untethered Visions of Henry G. in Cville” Deidra Whitt Lovegren — “Clickbait” Genevieve Lyons — “The Book Came Back” Parker McIntosh — “The Girl in the Stream” Liz P — “Transfer In Progress” Kent M. Peterson — “Midnight on Rio Road” Catherine Simpson — “A Hard Bargain” J. Thompson — “Save Our Cryptids - Volunteers Wanted” James Verlon — “The Tree That Smiled Back” Caitlin Woodford — “Where Do the Old Things Go?”