nurturing relationship

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One

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Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One – First Sunlight Splash The summer air smelled different that morning—warmer, saltier, alive with a kind of brightness that felt almost too much for me. I stood at the edge of the boardwalk with my beach bag strap digging into my palm, trying not to look as tense … Read more

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Nineteen

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The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Nineteen – A Gentle Afternoon of Trust The soft hum of the portal’s magic still lingered in Evan’s ears as he stepped into the familiar, warm air of the caretaker’s home. It was mid-afternoon, and the sunlight streamed through the wide windows, casting gentle golden pools on the … Read more