Mrs. Manahan

Alex is a twelve year-old boy in Charlottesville, Virginia who takes a job as a grocery delivery boy. One day, he meets a customer who claims to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. As he gets to know her, he also is forced to cope with the sickness of his mother. Through his interaction with this peculiar woman, he learns more than just the sensational story behind her identity. This is a short story that is approximately 8,000 words.