The Swallows and The Sycamore by Amber Platel tells the story of an ancient tree reflecting on its solitude and the changes it endured when a building was constructed around it, severing its connection to nature and its cherished companions.
The Swallows and The Sycamore
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99-Word Stories of Memories
Explore a collection of expertly crafted 99-word stories, each uniquely capturing a slice of life with the challenge words: mom, region, modern, and wish. This ...
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The Sentence
In The Sentence, a free verse poem by Hayley Gibbons, the raw intensity of confronting an inevitable, life-altering decision is captured. Through vivid imagery and ...
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