Two Princes in San Francisco

This is an immigrant’s story, set just before the turn of the 20th century in the city of San Francisco, at the tail end of the Joshua Norton’s imperial rule.

It was likely early in the morning, with how much Zaihao’s stomach rolled. The ground rose and fell rhythmically, in time with his own chest. It made him even sicker. The ship was breathing with him; the waves were breathing with him. It was disgusting. When he leaned his head against the delightfully cool wall, he could see Ma, standing huddled against the far corner, revulsion drawn upon her face…

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About the author

mloom is an almost-award winning author and poet with over a decade of personal experience writing short stories, novellas, essays, and poetry.
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Heard he was good once. Not sure where.

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