What delicate, ornate engravings the old keys have. Erin discovers them behind her recently purchased farmhouse’s shed.

She’s captivated by their descriptions, for different cellars: root, wine, cheese, beer. Where could they be?

Digging in her overgrown backyard garden, she excitedly hits thick stonework.

Another inscription becomes unearthed: Here Lies…

Sara Kate Egan finds inspiration in a diverse natural world surrounding her in the Upper Midwest, be it wild woodlands, Great Lakes, colorful prairies, or curious critters within such special places. Writing locally flavored microfiction is her favorite thing, although sometimes a nice enough poem will strike. Watch out, world!