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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)

Alex Irvine | Kopki and the Fish

Mar 14, 2024
Author Alex Irvine discusses 'Kopki and the Fish,' a tale set in a dry valley with limited resources. Follow Kopki on a quest for a special fish with healing powers, navigating challenges and societal judgment. Dive into themes of duty, sacrifice, and redemption as Kopki's actions lead to a dark path ahead.
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Quick takeaways

  • Kopke persists in fulfilling duty despite obstacles, finding redemption through selflessness.
  • Interactions with magical fish lead Kopke to contemplate love, despair, and fulfillment of deepest desires.

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Kopke's Errand for Lord Skadar

Kopke, a servant under Lord Skadar, embarks on a challenging mission to obtain a unique fish to appease his capricious lord. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, including losing several fish and encountering perilous sandstorms, Kopke persists in his endeavor to fulfill his duty to Lord Skadar.

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