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For the Pursuit of the Better by Rivera, Chey

Notes on the Work ADDED BY THE NAC AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUTHOR. Chey Rivera (she/her) is a speculative fiction writer from Puerto Rico. Her stories are inspired by medieval legends, her home island’s history and, occasionally, by gothic tales. She has been published by Flame Tree Press, The Skull and Laurel, Hexagon MYRIAD, Elegant Literature, and others. CLICK THE BELOW LINK TO READ THE STORY. Publication Details Published: July 2025 Publisher: Heartlines-spec.com Public Link: Review the Recommended Work Work Categories & Tags: Fantasy Short Story (up to 7,500 words) Speculative 
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