https://thehollandpress.com/fifth-place/ A short story by Victor Holland, told by the four elements at a café table in a Sicilian harbor — and the fifth place laid at the table. Released by The Holland Press as an audio story, and offered for its listeners’ critique. en-us © 2026 Victor Holland Victor Holland Victor Hollandvicmick@gmail.com episodic false The complete story. Earth arrives first at a café table above a Sicilian harbor; Fire, Air, and at last Sea take their places — and the fifth place laid at the table asks its question. A bakery, a burning, a veil on the wind, a disaster at sea, and what each of them likes best. Released by The Holland Press to invite critique. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT hollandpress-fifth-place-episode-one 8:40 1