4 Novelettes: Refuge Mountain, Chapter 4

4 Novelettes: Refuge Mountain, Chapter 4

March 13, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 239

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Matt and his guest Nicole face a community conflict over food donations in Sawyer.

Matt has his new (and not particularly wanted) guest, Nicole, help with his harvesting chores. While digging potatoes, his garden fork breaks. He takes that and a few other broken steel things down to Gus's shop to be welded. He brought his extra battery and inverter to power Gus's welder. A truckload of men arrive in Sawyer soliciting food "donations" for what they describe as a state relief program. Matt and Gus aren't buying it. Neither are the other residents of Sawyer. A noisy standoff ensues, broken up by Richard Haff's arrival with armed men. The tax men depart, but could be headed for Abi's house. Be Bold! Show your appreciation. Encourage Mic to keep writing. Coffee is a great encourager. Go to Buy Me A Coffee and buy him a cup of virtual coffee. Monthly supporters on Patreon and BMAC will be getting chapter 7 of the Refuge Mountain story .If you'd like to read ahead, become a member too!

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