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The Valley of the Winds

The Valley of the Winds is a compelling story of misunderstanding, suspicion and mistrust, with the final outcome being that of tolerance and mutual respect for the diversity of cultures. The setting is in the rural mountains of Appalachia during the turn of the 19th century. The plot revolves around a young boy’s discovery of a fascinating people who dwell in a hidden valley only accessible by a cave. The Valley of the Winds sees two cultures collide and the outcome teeters back and forth, as you wonder what will happen next. The author attempts to embrace the proud history and heritage of Native American known simply as Melungeon. The story will haunt you and offer you a sense of pride in the diversity of our culture, as it offers pride in our heritage. Come listen to the soothing sounds of the waterfall, the birds chirping, the animals calling to each other, and the winds calling with the voice of a bygone era, as you visit the Valley of the Winds.

The shadows danced in the underbrush and the smell of the season was all
around us. The deer crossed our trail in this land of plenty but all I could think of
was getting back before they came across the mountain. I paused for just a
second to take in the beauty of the valley and to get my bearings. Oneska had
called it something like Eolia, I think. It meant the Valley of the Winds. I also
remember passing by a large waterfall that must have been seventy feet tall and
the steepness of the ...