In the frozen quiet of Friesland, a farmer waits for the canals to harden — and for his son to return.
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The Broken Carnival is a hallucinatory tale of college reunions, hustles, and the fragile search for love and meaning.
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The Unseen Battle Within is a memoir of masking, late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, and the hidden costs of love and belonging.
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Alejandra, a refugee from Venezuela, is trapped in the hidden economies beneath a city. Without documentation or security, she learns to survive in the shadows, where trust is fragile and ...
“It’s early in the morning and I can’t get right. I had a little date with my baby last night. ...
A poetic noir about desire, danger, and the rituals of power. In “Bank Robber,” a mysterious woman finds herself caught in the smoke and mirrors of intimacy and betrayal. A ...
In this lyrical retelling by Fleur Lilliott, the goddess speaks: not as muse or ornament, but as strategist, survivor, and destroyer. Through the ruins of Troy and the mirror of ...
A young man’s trip to San Francisco becomes a journey of painful self-discovery, confronting identity, desire, and religious conditioning.
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An understated exploration of grief, love, and memory.
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A dark comedic and philosophical exploration of domestic life, aging, and the absurdity of human existence.
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Amidst unfamiliar streets and wary faces, the echo of past grievances resonates deeper than the laughter of reunion.
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In a world where hope seems just out of reach, Jeff’s journey is a poignant reminder of the strength found at the intersection of personal struggle and societal change.
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It can often be said that one of the most dangerous characteristics a parent can possess is an unswerving belief in a particular vision for their child’s future.
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“Yet it was only a temporary respite he had bought. For when the Nazis pushed eastwards, in Operation Barbarossa, he, along with thousands of others, was tracked down by those ...
“Did I dream this?” Today’s #StorySunday is the feverishly inventive “The Art of Escape” by Harriet Sandilands.
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“The beginning had always been the scariest part.” Today’s #StorySunday is “The Road to Canada” by Melissa Brooks.
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“As soon as the newcomers arrived, Phultoli was abuzz with rumors.” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “Illegal Business” by Sohana Manzoor.
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“The fabulous Craig Adams never came back.” Today’s #StorySunday is “The Fabulous China Berry Seek & Sting” by J. Alan Nelson.
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“The whole expedition made me uneasy. Something didn’t feel right.” Today’s #StorySunday is “Done Fishing” by Lawrence Farrar.
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Lost inside the puzzle, your mind’s response is exhaustion, to bed, soft sheets, warmth, darkness, but comfort is elusive
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