She had never been taught. Her enslavers had made certain of that, threatening terrible consequences for anyone who dared educate those they considered property. The…
The man nodded in understanding and took a sip himself before tucking the flask away. In the rear car, William sat with his back rigid,…
I was supposed to die for refusing Islam. I was supposed to be a headline, a warning, a statistic. Instead, I became a testimony. My…
The sand stretched endlessly. The sky was white with light. I was alone. Then I saw a figure walking toward me. His clothes were simple.…
I carried it in a handbag with a hidden pocket. I memorized verses so I would never lose them. I learned his words by heart.…

My name is Aliyah Al- Fisal. I was born into one of the most powerful royal bloodlines in Saudi Arabia. My life was surrounded by…
They presented themselves not as victims to be pied, but as strategists who had defeated a supposedly unbeatable system. This was dangerous to slavery’s defenders…
“The carriage is waiting. ” Ellen rose and began the transformation one last time. The bandages, the sling, the glasses, the top hat. Each piece…
And somewhere ahead, beyond one more day of travel, beyond one more impossible performance, lay the border between slavery and freedom, a line drawn on…
Ellen nodded, removing the glasses with shaking hands. “Charleston knows what to look for. They’re trained to catch people like us. ” “The harbor master…

