The Pale

The Pale, Chapter 2.3

Sergei's past begins to catch up with him, and so does a monster.

Dec 22, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 2.2

Yankev tries to protect a wedding party from danger, never realizing just how dangerous things are about to get.

Dec 21, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 2.1

Sergei finds himself the guest of honor at a dinner where things don't feel quite right.

Dec 20, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 1.5

Sergei makes a tough choice and gets invited to dinner.

Dec 19, 2025

The Pale, Chapter 1.4

In which Yankev tries to use Kabbala to light a fire and succeeds. Good for him!

Dec 18, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 1.3

Sergei deals with the fall out of bringing two Jews (one dead, one all to much alive) back to his orderly military garrison.

Dec 17, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale Chapter List

Every chapter all in one place.

Dec 15, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 1.2

Dec 15, 2025 • Alex Shifman

The Pale, Chapter 1.1

Dec 15, 2025 • Alex Shifman

Historical Background for The Pale

THE PALE OF SETTLEMENT

Dec 15, 2025 • Alex Shifman

THE PALE: Special Announcement for Hanukkah

I'm giving you eight gifts that will actually be...pretty decent.

Dec 9, 2025 • Alex Shifman

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