October 2025
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When We Weren’t Afraid
When my brother and I were kids, we used to bring snacks to a homeless man on the bike path. Years later, we saw someone who might’ve been him—laughing, lost, and unrecognizable. Now I think about how easy it once was to trust strangers, before the world taught me caution. Continue reading
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Pandan in Autumn: a short story
Jenny sets out for the perfect fall picnic—wicker basket, apple butter sandwiches, autumn leaves. Instead, she finds a gray park, cold bread, and chaos. On her way to visit her grandmother, she realizes real comfort isn’t in picture-perfect seasons, but in croquettes, pandan cake, and family warmth. Continue reading
Eden Onpeng 