Amie, the Storytelling Granny This heartfelt short story follows Amie, a resilient woman who builds a new life with her husband in a foreign land. From tending her garden and comforting neighbors to raising twin daughters and finally embracing the role of a grandmother, Amie’s journey is filled with love, loss, and the quiet strength of family bonds. Amie’s hands were small, but they carried the strength of a thousand struggles. She had fought through hardships all her life, and when she married Mathew, the two of them left everything behind to begin fresh in a new country. Mathew, a respected teacher, dedicated his days to shaping young minds, while Amie found joy in her home. Her happiest moments came from tending to her tiny garden, where each flower seemed to bloom under her care. Their next-door neighbor, Mr. Anderson, was a retired veteran who lived by a strict routine. Every morning, he would watch Amie watering her plants, her gentle hands keeping the garden alive...
The Favorite Teacher A story about a favorite teacher, a forgotten classroom crush, and an unexpected online friendship that sparks memories of first love and fate. The first impression of laughter, jokes, and deep connections with her students was undeniable — Mrs. Shapiro was a beautiful teacher who beautifully taught each lesson and encouraged every student. She believed in their success and often worked one-on-one to help them thrive. Among her students was a quiet girl named Diana, who struggled with even the simplest quizzes while her classmates passed with ease. Despite her challenges, Diana loved coming to class and always completed her homework. She sat alone at the last desk in the row. A boy sat two desks ahead of her — the boy Mrs. Shapiro often called “the smartest kid.” One day, the teacher asked him to pass out the weekly quizzes. As he handed Diana her quiz, he paused, standing still for a moment. Then, he slipped her a small crumpled note, written in pencil: “I like yo...