Stone Soup Magazine
— A visit to a family's longtime East Los Angeles bakery triggers memories spanning generations, from the writer's great-grandfather to present-day holiday gatherings.
— A fox drinking at a forest pond narrowly escapes a stone thrown by humans, whose intrusion shatters the peaceful sanctuary.
— A girl questions the restrictions placed on her body and freedom—bound feet, hidden face, denied education—ultimately rejecting beauty that consumes a life.
— A hungry five-year-old boy unknowingly reports his parents for treason to a dystopian government in exchange for candy, not understanding what he's done.
— A girl obsessed with solving bank robberies discovers her mother's hidden past when she finds old letters from her estranged poet aunt.
— A child reflects on feeling overwhelmed by emotions and memories in a small space, concluding that the heart needs more room than the brain.