Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Three

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 One

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