ground based press

Short story.  In the second half of the 21st century, Charlotte Fisher's father moves the family to Thailand so he can take care of a tourist habitat in orbit around Earth.  Charlotte makes a new friend, learns about spirit houses and a three-headed elephant, and trains for track.  Everything is fine until the habitat faces a deadly danger. 

Author's note:  this short story first appeared as a flashback chapter in Manx Prize.  If you have read Manx Prize, you have already read this short story.