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This free bonus chapter shares a story not in the main novel, Wide as the Wind. It addresses how Miru, the main character, earned his secret name. Whether you have already read the novel and would like some extra background, or if you want to "test the waters" before you read Wide as the Wind, this standalone chapter will provide extra insight into our young hero, Miru.
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How Miru Earned His Secret Name - Edward Stanton
How Miru Earned His Secret Name
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Wide as the Wind by Edward Stanton
It was not easy to become a man in the time of kings. After the pain and confinement of tattooing, young boys had to slide the big break. Once a year the ocean sent mighty waves from its heart to the island’s shores.
That spring Miru carried his reed mat to the harbor, where he trained in gentle surf. Soon he was riding large swells on the open sea. When priests declared the first day of the ritual, he was ready to attempt the great rollers.
Miru’s
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