Bittersweet Stories
Mixed emotions of joy and sadness, sweet and sour
Stories in this category (7)
The Last Dinner
By James Chen
A family gathers for one last dinner before their childhood home is sold, confronting the changes that have pulled them apart and the memories that bind them together.
The Gig Economy of Dreams
By Carlos Mendoza
A millennial artist juggling seven jobs discovers that the gig economy's isolation is intentional, and begins building cooperative alternatives with fellow precarious workers.
The Last Garden
By Elena Vasquez
A 68-year-old gardener faces climate change's impact on her family's heirloom garden, learning to balance grief for what's lost with hope for adaptive futures.
Letters to My Daughter
By Emma Harrison
A mother writes a series of letters to her adopted daughter, explaining the circumstances of her adoption and the profound love that brought them together. Through these letters, both mother and daughter discover that family is defined not by blood, but by choice, commitment, and unconditional love.
The Last Summer
By Michael Chen
Four childhood friends reunite for one last summer before college tears them apart. As they navigate their final months together, they confront changing dynamics, unspoken feelings, and the bittersweet reality that growing up sometimes means growing apart.
The Last Note
By Maria Rodriguez
In a historic jazz club in New Orleans, a young musician learns about the deep cultural roots of jazz music and its role in African American history and resilience.