stories for the long way home

Southern Gothic fiction, narrated stories, and spiritual reflections shaped by faith, mystery, and the places that leave their mark on us.

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Three Ways Into The Work.

Southern Gothic fiction shaped by faith, mystery, violence, mercy, and the landscapes that form us.

Stories

Read The Stories

Original tales performed aloud—built for the porch, the road, and the hours after dark.

Narrated Stories

Listen Awhile

Scripture-rooted reflections and practical field guides for the inner life.

Library of Ezekiel

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Come Sit Awhile

New stories, narrated tales, and reflections from the Library of Ezekiel—sent quietly, when there is something worth sharing.

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