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Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Three

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Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Three – Ice Cream & Tiny Mishaps The air smelled like salt and sugar. That was my first impression when we stepped onto the boardwalk. The tang of the sea rolled in on the breeze, mixing with the buttery scent of popcorn, fried dough, and something sweet I couldn’t … Read more

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Two

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Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Two – Poolside Giggles The pool shimmered like a giant blue mirror under the late afternoon sun. After the beach day, I thought I’d be used to the warmth, the brightness, the steady hum of summer, but stepping out into Samantha’s backyard felt different. The sand and salt air … Read more