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Messages in a bottle, notes in an old desk, abandoned journals, words lost to time … Less Than Three Press presents a collection of stories about misplaced and long-forgotten words, and the effects they have on those who stumble across them … In When Love Rises Again (Angel Propps), Gina finally manages to buy the house of her dreams, a manor which once belonged to a famous poet she adores—and who left behind a journal detailing the colorful life that led to a lonely end. Grandpop's Legacy (Diana Sheridan) is the story of Pete, who discovers a bundle of letters after his grandfather's death which lead him to an expired P.O. Box and a helpful, intriguing postmaster … The Lighthouse Keeper's Son (Cassandra Pierce) lives a lonely life, until a toy ship washes up on shore with a book of poetry in it that compels him to seek out the author … MEMWARS! (A.F. Henley) is the story of Silas, who, after packing up his father's belongings, finds an old journal written by a boy who is nothing like the cold, distant man that Silas knew growing up … The Wall Between (O.B. Hampton) is about Alex, who has no desire to return to home, to the poverty and heartache she left behind. But fate and a message from the past have other plans … A Kiss to Let You Know (Annabelle Kitch) is about Evie, who received a message too late and missed her chance. Ten years later, a mysterious woman enters her bookshop and leaves Evie the very same message … Spring Tide (Tami Veldura) is the story of two women hunting down pirates, and who in the course of their hunt come across a message in a bottle … In Surviving the Fall (Azalea Moone) Austin buys a coat from a local thrift store only to discover a diamond engagement ring in an inner pocket, along with a note and an address … In Reliquary (Mina MacLeod), Phil's friend Garrett is quitting Urban Exploration Montreal, but wants to go on one last expedition. They infiltrate the McTavish Reservoir, where they stumble upon a gruesome discovery… Connect (Lacie J. Archer) is the story of Elijah, who is shunned and abused by the town he trusted for revealing he's gay. Alone and betrayed, Elijah takes a chance on an anonymous note that points him to an intriguing website… We Will Make More Mischief Together (J. Hepburn) is the tale of France, who expects nothing when a strange, battered box arrives bearing her name—until she opens it up and finds a bottle with a message in it, long after she stopped hoping for it arrive …