9 stories
Arepa Amor | Arepa Love
A Venezuelan arepa maker finds home and love far from her country
Basildon Bliss
Shopping centre manager Adaeze catches a thick Rwandan woman crying in the toilets—and what starts as comfort becomes something much more healing for both of them.
The Funeral Director's Comfort
Monica has buried half of Detroit. When she helps a widower through his grief, she discovers that comfort comes in forms she never expected.
געגוע ביבנה | Yavne Yearning
In the religious city of Yavne, a widow finds unexpected comfort with the man who studies Talmud with her late husband's old chavruta.
After He Left
His best friend moved across the country. Her house is quiet now—too quiet. When he stops by to check on her, he finds a woman starving for company. For connection. For touch.
Coastal Retreat
His grandmother dies. His step-grandmother remains—alone in the beach house, mourning, and needing comfort only he can provide. Some women age like wine. Bibi Zahra aged like fire.
The Mourning House
After his mother dies, he visits the mourning house—a place where widows gather to grieve. But these widows offer more than condolences. Some comfort requires a man's touch.
The Bed and Breakfast
Coastal retreat. Off-season rates. The innkeeper offers more than breakfast.
The Baker
Her cinnamon rolls are legendary. What happens in the back room is better.