The Call of the Canyon

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The story unfolds through Carley Burch's reflections on a mysterious letter from Glenn Kilbourne, her lover who returned from World War I changed and traumatized. Set in early April in New York, Carley grapples with her memories of their last moments together on New Year's Eve 1918, when Glenn, once vibrant, now appears distant and haunted. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on personal relationships, capturing the tension between hope and despair as Carley seeks to understand Glenn's emotional turmoil.