Fences Between Us

Once upon a time, in a small town cradled by rolling hills, two little houses sat side by side, separated by a tall wooden fence that loomed like an unsaid word. On one side lived Emma, a curious girl with dark black eyes and hair that danced like sunbeams when the wind blew. On the other lived Hyu, a boy whose laughter sparkled like the stars, but whose heart held shadows from a recent family loss.

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Coffee Stains and Heartbeats

In the small, sun-kissed town of Kamunting, where the air smelled of honey-sweetened breezes and blooming roses, lived a little girl named Maisie. At just nine years old, Maisie was an old soul trapped in a child’s body, often found sitting with her sketchbook on the porch, drawing the laughter of her family. But beneath her cheerful exterior, Maisie wore a heavy heart, like the worn-out teddy bear she cherished.

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The Weight of Ordinary

In a quaint little village nestled between rolling green hills, there lived a young girl named Lila. Lila was ordinary, or at least that’s what everyone told her. Her hair was the color of autumn leaves, her skin like warm milk, and her laughter mixed with the rustling wind. Yet, despite her vibrant personality, she often felt like an unremarkable pebble amidst a river of dazzling stones.

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