Merv
by E.P. La Brecque
To get a better view of the desolation of what was once said to be the most beautiful city in the world, we climb a nearby hill—the only hill for miles in a landscape of fine, dry dust. “The inhabitants,” our tour guide says simply, kicking at the elevated ground.
E.P. La Brecque is a writer and essayist who splits his time between Northern California and Detroit. He makes a living as a brand strategist and namer. His story "What Will You Be?" was published earlier this year in Wingless Dreamer. Read a sampling of his work at eplabrecque.com.