The Tale of Asha series is a collection of fantasy short stories following the strange adventures of the herbalist Asha and the nun Priya as they travel across India. Volume 2: Rebirth contains three stories. The Bitter Fruit - Asha and Priya discover a family on the brink of death, surviving on strange berries that deliver intoxicating dreams. The Silent Sage - Priya meets a young boy who has inspired hundreds of followers, but Asha suspects he is not what he appears to be. The Deadly Gift - Asha races to save a prince's dying wife and confronts a dangerous man from her past. 22k words | 88 pages A note about The Other Earth series This is a work of historical fantasy. Some of this world may seem familiar to you. But in this world, Europe never emerged from the last Ice Age and only the southern areas are habitable. North Africa is cool, wet, and fertile. The Himalayan Mountains are a shield wall against the northern glaciers. Ancient nations such as the Persian Empire have persisted, though others, such as the Romans, never rose to power. Some of the countries in this world reflect the cultures and attitudes of the Renaissance while others reflect the Industrial Age. Historical figures from our world appear, though they too may be strange to you. Don't expect this world to conform to the history that you know. The people and places are different. The climate and wildlife are different. Even death is different here.