The Fulcrum of Courage

The Fulcrum of Courage

Historical Fiction

How do people distort courage?

When narratives mislead the masses.

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Andrew Nuttall
Jan 01, 2023
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The Fulcrum of Courage, Part 3

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Stories told from memory change with each retelling.

Very little was known about Gerbert of Aurillac, personally, by the vast crowd before him at the end of 999. Everything they knew was learned through the grapevine.

As rumors about Gerbert spread, they morphed into captivating tales…

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