Dominick Rabrun

Aug 24, 2023 | escapepod.org | R.S.A. Garcia |Valerie Valdes |Dominick Rabrun |Clockpunk Studios

By R.S.A. GarciaThe attendants set little bowls shaped like flower petals in front Sebastian and Olly. Steam drifted upward, redolent of fresh herbs and a hint of lime. Bits of white flesh speckled with green seasonings, and rolled dumplings floated in a golden broth. “You must be hungry by now,” Sticky said. “I made this fresh earlier today. But of course, you know that. I dropped an entire pot–”“This is mom’s fish broth, isn’t it?” Olly said in a low voice, staring at the delicate transparent bowl.