J. Racheff

The Old Man in the Fur Coat

In the endless white silence of the Arctic, something ancient watches.

The crew of an isolated drilling rig whispers his name in fear —

the Old Man...

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J. Racheff

J. Racheff is the author of The Old Man in the Fur Coat. In addition to writing, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 33 years and their 7 children and grandchildren. He is an avid gardner, surrounding his wife with abundant flowers on every occasion. HIs basic belief: Man is basically good. You can sign up to get updates about this writing here.

The Old Man in the Fur Coat

In the endless white silence of the Arctic, something ancient watches.
The crew of an isolated drilling rig whispers his name in fear — the Old Man — a monstrous polar bear cloaked in weathered fur, a silent shadow on the ice. He is patient. He is intelligent. And he is hunting.
One by one, the men begin to disappear, their bodies torn and their...

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