Beautiful tales that explore customs, traditions, and celebrations from around the world.
In The Ghost Festival Mix-Up, twelve-year-old Mei accidentally invites a talkative, nostalgic ghost named Ah-Boh into her life after misplacing a pineapple tart during Hungry Ghost Month. Now stuck with a well-meaning but overly enthusiastic spirit who refuses to leave, Mei must sneak him through school, hawker centers, and a bustling temple festival—all while avoiding supernatural chaos and...
The neon glow of Tokyo's Shibuya crossing painted streaks across Hana's rain-slicked glasses. Thousands surged around her, a river of umbrellas and hurried footsteps. She clutched a worn, red shoe, its sole flapping like a broken wing.
There lived a girl named Mei. Mei was curious and loved exploring the world around her. Every day after finishing her chores, she would run to the glade, a secret place hidden not far from her home.
In the secluded town of Seaside Pines, there lived a quirky old sailor named Chen "Chili Peppers" Wu. Chen was a retired fishing captain known for his love of green cucumber and his ability to sense rain long before it fell. Today, he lounged in his creaky porch swing, which squeaked like a tired old boat. The air was unusually calm, and Chen disliked calm days. They made him feel uneasy, like a...
The air hung thick and sweet, like overripe mangoes. Amara wiped sweat from her brow, her hand leaving a muddy streak. The midday sun beat down on the dusty village of Dhulibari, baking the terracotta earth a harsh orange. She was twelve, all elbows and knees, with eyes that mirrored the deep, ancient well she was staring into.
In a small, bustling town nestled between towering mountains, there was a quaint laundromat called "Starry Suds," owned by the ever-cheerful Mei Lin. With bright red lanterns hanging outside, the shop was a hub for the local community. Every Saturday, locals would bring their laundry while sharing stories over cups of jasmine tea.
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Hanamura, there lived a quirky young woman named Mei-Ling. Mei-Ling was known for her boundless curiosity and her insatiable love for food, especially dumplings. She worked as a humble bookshop assistant in a corner shop, but her true passion lay in cooking and creating new dumpling recipes.
In the quiet town of Taiping, where the buildings huddled together like old friends sharing secrets, lived a young girl named Nana. She was known for her boundless energy and the way her laughter could make even the stiffest of frowns bend into a smile. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she had a knack for turning every ordinary moment into an adventure.
