The Lemonwood Quarterly

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Read Ashley Krusen’s magnificent story ‘Refuge’!

The illustration for Ashley Krusen's short story 'Refuge' is a detail from the painting 'Anomalia' by Nancy Panganiban, 28″ x 28″, Acrylic on birch panel, 2025. Baby crows crying in a bird's nest. A photo of Ashley Krusen. A quote from the beginning of the story.

Read Ashley Krusen’s unforgettable story ‘Refuge‘ —free in The Lemonwood Quarterly! Cherishing life can mean many things. Her work at the wildlife rescue center provides a refuge.

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