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  • Rain

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    The first light of dawn kissed the horizon, painting the sky in soft hues of rose and gold. Elias sat on the weathered porch of his small cabin, the rhythmic sigh of ocean waves a constant, comforting lullaby against the distant shore. Overhead, the joyous chorus of birds chirping filled the air, a symphony of…

  • Blueberry on my guitar – a short romance story

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    Chapter 1: The Aroma of Despair The familiar scent of roasting Arabica beans, a rich, nutty fragrance Luke had inhaled since childhood, was now laced with the cloying sweetness of burnt sugar and the metallic tang of anxiety. The warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon rolls, usually a beacon of welcome, now carried a bitter, almost…

  • Cold Winter Night. A Winter’s Embrace

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    A Christmas short-story romance. This story is based on the song “Cold Winter Night” by Pure Evergreen. Chapter One: The Snow’s Embrace The snow … Cold Winter Night. A Winter’s Embrace

  • A Cold Night on Christmas Eve

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    The Adventure of Little Leo and the Rooftop Footsteps It was a crisp and chilly night, the kind of night where the stars seemed to twinkle extra brightly. Little Leo lay awake in his cozy bed, staring up at the ceiling. The clock on his nightstand blinked 11:30 PM. “I should be asleep,” he whispered…

  • A Valentines Day short love story

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    The snow’s never fallen this hard before. Winter time has come! A flurry of snowflakes danced outside Liam’s cozy cabin, transforming the world into a magical winter wonderland. Inside, Elara hummed a cheerful tune as she cleared a path up to his door, a thermos of hot cocoa and a basket laden with Valentine’s Day…

  • Christmas in a mountain valley town

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    The valley shimmered. A tapestry of vibrant Christmas lights, reds, greens, blues, and golds, adorned every tree, their reflections dancing on the fresh blanket of snow. Each blink and shimmer added a touch of magic to the already breathtaking scene. The towering mountains, silent sentinels in the distance, cradled the little village, offering a sense…