別府の温泉案内人 | The Hot Spring Guide of Beppu

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

湯けむりの街別府で温泉の魅力を伝える女性の物語。A tale of a woman sharing the allure of hot springs in steamy Beppu.

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Bingo Night Bonanza

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

A lucky number leads to an even luckier encounter with a vivacious nan at the local bingo hall

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Camberwell Chronicle

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

博多の夜を彩る屋台の女将の物語。A tale of a yatai owner coloring Hakata's nights.

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箱根の温泉旅館女将 | The Onsen Ryokan Hostess of Hakone

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

箱根の老舗温泉旅館を守る女将の物語。A tale of a hostess protecting a historic onsen ryokan in Hakone.

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Hampstead Hunger

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Wealthy widow Obiageli hasn't felt desire since her husband's death—until the thick Nigerian gardener who tends her Hampstead estate shows her that life still has pleasures to offer.

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Hermes Hookup

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

A missing package investigation leads to finding something much better with the curvy courier

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広島のお好み焼き名人 | The Okonomiyaki Master of Hiroshima

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

広島の鉄板の上で愛を込めてお好み焼きを焼く女性の物語。A tale of a woman putting love into okonomiyaki on a Hiroshima griddle.

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北海道の温泉女将 | The Onsen Keeper of Hokkaido

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

雪深い北海道で秘湯を守る女将の物語。A tale of an onsen keeper guarding a hidden hot spring in snowy Hokkaido.

japanesenihongohokkaido

Housing Office Heat

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

日本各地の甘味を守る女性たちの物語。Tales of women preserving sweets across Japan.

japanesenihongosweets

日本の夜物語集 | Japanese Night Tales Collection

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

祇園で舞妓を育てる女性指導者の物語。A tale of a woman training maiko in Gion.

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The Widow | La Viuda

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

A widow finds unexpected love when she finally lets someone into her grief

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Lewisham Lover

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

When his boiler breaks in January, teacher Daniel's Jamaican neighbour Beverley offers to share her warmth—and shows him South London hospitality runs hot.

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松山の道後温泉番頭 | The Dogo Onsen Keeper of Matsuyama

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

日本最古の温泉、道後温泉を守る女性の物語。A tale of a woman protecting Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring.

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宮島の巫女 | The Shrine Maiden of Miyajima

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

南国沖縄で三線の調べを奏でる女性の物語。A tale of a woman playing sanshin melodies in tropical Okinawa.

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大阪のラーメン女将 | The Ramen Mistress of Osaka

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

深夜の大阪で、魂を温めるラーメンを作る女将の物語。A tale of a ramen mistress warming souls in late-night Osaka.

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Pawnshop Pleasure

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Dariush Mehraban•3 min read

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

富士山を望む静岡で緑茶を育てる女性の物語。A tale of a woman cultivating green tea with views of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka.

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高山の居酒屋女将 | The Izakaya Owner of Takayama

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

飛騨高山の古い町並みで居酒屋を営む女将の物語。A tale of an izakaya owner in the old streets of Hida-Takayama.

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The Bedouin Tent | خيمة البدو

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Lost in the Jordanian desert, a tourist finds shelter with a Bedouin clan. The chief's widow offers more than hospitality—she offers herself.

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The Bengali Wedding | العرس البنغالي

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

At her cousin's wedding in Dhaka, she meets the groom's uncle. He's older, wiser, and looking at her like she's the only woman in the room.

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The Eid Gift | هدية العيد

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

She comes to deliver Eid money to her nephew. She stays because he's no longer a boy—and she's tired of pretending she hasn't noticed.

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The Friday Sermon | خطبة الجمعة

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The imam's wife hasn't been touched in years. The young scholar who comes to study notices her loneliness—and decides to fill it.

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The Hajj Companion's Wife | زوجة رفيق الحج

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Two families share accommodations in Mecca during Hajj. While the husbands perform tawaf, their wives discover a different kind of spiritual awakening.

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The Henna Artist's Secret | سر فنانة الحناء

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

A wedding henna session in Dubai reveals desires that transcend her artistry. The bride's brother watches her work with hands that could paint more than patterns.

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The Indonesian Umrah | العمرة الإندونيسية

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Two strangers on an umrah tour from Jakarta. Thrown together by circumstance, they discover that pilgrimage can awaken more than spiritual hunger.

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The Islamic Center Janitor | عامل نظافة المركز الإسلامي

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She's the board president's wife. He's the janitor who cleans the mosque after hours. Their paths cross in the prayer hall—and continue somewhere more private.

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The Islamic School Principal | مديرة المدرسة الإسلامية

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

A single father's son is struggling. The principal calls him in for a meeting. The meeting becomes dinner. Dinner becomes more.

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The Istanbul Hammam | حمّام إسطنبول

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

An American convert visits a historic hammam in Istanbul. The attendant shows her how Turkish women have bathed for centuries—and pleasures that predate the empire.

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The Kebab King's Wife | زوجة ملك الكباب

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

He built a kebab empire in Manchester. She married him for stability. But when his young partner starts looking at her differently, stability isn't what she wants anymore.

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The Mecca Pillow Talk | همسات مكة

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

After decades of marriage, they make umrah together. In the shadow of the Kaaba, they rediscover desire they thought had faded.

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The Persian Carpet | السجادة الفارسية

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

A dealer comes to buy an heirloom carpet from a Tehran widow. The negotiations last longer than either expected—and cover more than price.

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The Qawwali Night | ليلة القوالي

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

At a Sufi shrine in Lahore, the music opens hearts—and bodies. A widow finds ecstasy in the hands of a man she shouldn't want.

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The Quran Teacher's Wife | زوجة معلم القرآن

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

He comes for Quran lessons with the sheikh. He stays for the sheikh's wife—the woman who serves tea and watches with hungry eyes.

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The Ramadan Nights | ليالي رمضان

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

After iftar at her brother-in-law's house, a widow finds comfort in unexpected arms. The holy month brings sacred hungers—and profane ones.

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The Seamstress of Marrakech | خياطة مراكش

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

An American tourist needs a dress altered. The Moroccan seamstress offers to do it after hours. What begins as a fitting becomes something far more intimate.

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The Spice Souk's Secret | سر سوق التوابل

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

In the spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's widow meets a visiting historian. Between cloves and cardamom, they discover unexpected chemistry.

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The Turkish Delight | لقمة القاضي

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

A widower visits a sweet shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. The confectioner who serves him offers more than lokum—she offers a taste of what he's been missing.

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The Zakat Collector | جامع الزكاة

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

He comes to collect zakat from the wealthy widow. She gives him more than charity—and discovers that generosity goes both ways.

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東京の日本酒ソムリエ | The Sake Sommelier of Tokyo

Yuki Tanaka•2 min read

銀座の隠れ家バーで日本酒の真髄を伝える女性ソムリエの物語。A tale of a sake sommelier sharing the essence of nihonshu in a hidden Ginza bar.

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東京の寿司職人 | The Sushi Master of Tokyo

大分由布院で隠れ家的旅館を営む女将の物語。A tale of a hostess running a hidden ryokan in Yufuin, Oita.

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歙砚雕刻娘 | The Ink Stone Carver of Anhui

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

安徽歙县的深山里，一位丰满的砚台雕刻师用刀与石诉说爱情... In the deep mountains of Anhui's She County, a curvaceous ink stone carver tells love stories with knife and stone...

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安顺蜡染娘 | The Batik Artist of Anshun

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

贵州安顺的蜡染作坊里，一位丰满的布依族女艺人用蜡刀绘出最美的图案和爱情... In an Anshun batik workshop, a curvaceous Bouyei artist draws the most beautiful patterns and love with a wax knife...

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保定驴肉火烧娘 | The Donkey Burger Queen of Baoding

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

保定街头的老店里，一位丰满的老板娘用祖传手艺做出最正宗的驴肉火烧... In an old shop on Baoding streets, a curvaceous owner makes the most authentic donkey burgers with ancestral techniques...

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Bath Waters

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

At the Roman Baths spa, massage therapist Celeste offers a visiting professor treatments that go far beyond the professional package.

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התחלות בבאר שבע | Beer Sheva Beginnings

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

At Ben-Gurion University, a professor and a mature student discover that learning isn't the only thing that happens in lecture halls.

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北海珍珠娘 | The Pearl Diver of Beihai

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

北海银滩附近的珍珠养殖场里，一位丰满的女采珠人用大海的馈赠诉说爱情... In a pearl farm near Beihai's Silver Beach, a curvaceous female pearl diver tells love stories with the sea's gifts...

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墨香师 | The Calligraphy Teacher of Beijing

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

在北京的四合院里，一位丰腴的书法老师用她的方式教授汉字的艺术... In a Beijing courtyard house, a voluptuous calligraphy teacher has her own way of teaching the art of Chinese characters...

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Biryani and Betrayal

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Farah's catering business is threatened when a rival Pakistani restaurant opens across the street—run by the infuriatingly handsome Samir, who happens to be her late husband's best friend. Their competition turns personal in every way.

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Blackpool Heat

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

When arcade technician Danny meets curvy fortune teller Madame Rosa on the Golden Mile, her predictions become surprisingly accurate.

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Bradford Nights

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Ayesha, a newly divorced doctor, returns to Bradford to escape London's memories. She doesn't expect to reconnect with Faisal, her childhood crush who's now a reformed bad boy running his father's textile business.

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Cambridge Punt

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

For thirty years, punt guide Rose has shown tourists the backs of Cambridge's colleges. When physics professor Alexander wants a private tour, she gives him one he'll never forget.

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Canterbury Pilgrim

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Walking the Pilgrim's Way for the tenth time, author Joan meets fellow traveler Michael—and discovers the real pilgrimage was waiting for company.

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Cardiff Bay

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

重庆江边的茶馆里，一位丰满泼辣的麻将馆老板娘在牌桌上赢得的不只是筹码... In a Chongqing riverside teahouse, a curvaceous mahjong parlor owner wins more than just chips at the table...

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Classical Harmonies

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

Aliya teaches classical Pakistani music to preserve tradition. When businessman Kamran enrolls to connect with his late mother's culture, he finds more than harmonium lessons.

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Cornish Cream

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

At a coastal tearoom in St Ives, pastry chef Morwenna's cream teas come with a side of unexpected passion.

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Cotswolds Honey

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

At a honey farm in the Cotswolds, beekeeper Margaret introduces a stressed city exec to the sweetness of slowing down—in every sense.

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Couscous Fridays

Yasmina Khadra•4 min read

Fatima's Friday couscous brings the neighborhood together. When widower Hassan moves next door, she discovers cooking for one more changes everything. 'Ta'am el hob' (طعم الحب) - The taste of love.

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Covent Garden

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Opera singer Margareta has performed at Covent Garden for decades. When a new conductor arrives, the sparks between them hit notes she's never sung before.

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俄式咖啡馆女主人 | The Russian-Style Cafe Owner of Dalian

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

大连的俄罗斯风情街上，一位丰满的混血女主人用咖啡和温情迎接每位客人... On Dalian's Russian-style street, a curvaceous mixed-heritage owner welcomes every guest with coffee and warmth...

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矿城遗孀 | The Coal Miner's Widow of Datong

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

哈尔滨冰雪大世界里，一位丰满的女冰雕师用冰冷创造火热... In Harbin's Ice and Snow World, a curvaceous female ice sculptor creates heat from cold...

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HBCU Homecoming

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Dr. Patricia Williams returns to her alma mater for homecoming weekend, only to run into her college sweetheart—now the university president. Twenty years of what-ifs catch fire in his office.

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新安医娘 | The Traditional Medicine Doctor of Hefei

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

合肥老中医馆里，一位丰满的女中医用望闻问切诊断身体，也诊断心灵... In an old Chinese medicine clinic in Hefei, a curvaceous female TCM doctor diagnoses bodies and souls through observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation...

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旗袍裁缝 | The Qipao Tailor of Hong Kong

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

香港中环的老裁缝店里，一位丰满的旗袍师傅量身定制的不只是衣服... In an old tailor shop in Hong Kong's Central, a curvaceous qipao master measures more than just fabric...

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黄山毛峰娘 | The Tea Picker of Huangshan

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

黄山云海之上的茶园里，一位丰满的采茶女用最嫩的芽尖泡出最醇的爱情... In a tea garden above Huangshan's sea of clouds, a curvaceous tea picker brews the richest love with the tenderest buds...

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草原奶茶娘 | The Dairy Farmer of Inner Mongolia

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

内蒙古草原的蒙古包里，一位丰满的蒙古族女主人用奶茶和热情款待每一位远方来客... In a yurt on the Inner Mongolian grassland, a curvaceous Mongolian hostess welcomes every distant guest with milk tea and passion...

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Jeddah Jewel

Layla Al-Rashid•5 min read

Amira runs the most exclusive jewelry boutique on Tahlia Street. When Omar, a wealthy widower, commissions a piece for his late wife's memorial, their sessions become increasingly intimate. 'Inti aghla min ay jawhar' (أنتِ أغلى من أي جوهر) - You're more precious than any jewel.

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泉城茶娘 | The Spring City Teahouse Owner of Jinan

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

济南趵突泉畔的茶馆里，一位丰满的老板娘用泉水泡出最甘甜的茶... By Jinan's Baotu Spring, a curvaceous teahouse owner brews the sweetest tea with spring water...

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青花瓷娘 | The Porcelain Artist of Jingdezhen

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

景德镇的瓷窑边，一位丰满的制瓷师在烈火中塑造艺术与爱情... By the kilns of Jingdezhen, a curvaceous porcelain artist shapes art and love in the flames...

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庐山挑夫娘 | The Porter's Widow of Jiujiang

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

庐山脚下的小镇里，一位丰满的挑夫遗孀用坚韧和温柔支撑着生活... In a small town at the foot of Mount Lu, a curvaceous porter's widow supports her life with resilience and tenderness...

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Juneteenth Reunion

At 40, Rukhsana finally decides to learn to drive. Her instructor Naveed is patient, handsome, and makes her nervous in ways that have nothing to do with parallel parking.

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雪域客栈娘 | The Tibetan Innkeeper of Lhasa

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

拉萨布达拉宫脚下的客栈里，一位丰满的藏族女主人用高原的温暖治愈每一个旅人... At an inn beneath Lhasa's Potala Palace, a curvaceous Tibetan hostess heals every traveler with highland warmth...

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纳西草药师 | The Naxi Healer of Lijiang

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

丽江古城的深巷里，一位丰满的纳西族草药师用古老的方式治愈身体与灵魂... In the deep alleys of Lijiang's old town, a curvaceous Naxi healer uses ancient ways to heal body and soul...

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Lincoln Cathedral

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Bell-ringer Martha has called the faithful to Lincoln Cathedral for forty years. When architect James surveys the tower, she shows him what the bells have been teaching all along.

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泸沽湖女儿国 | The Mosuo Matriarch of Lugu Lake

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

泸沽湖畔的摩梭人村落里，一位丰满的女族长用母系传统迎接每一位走婚的男子... In a Mosuo village by Lugu Lake, a curvaceous matriarch welcomes every walking marriage visitor with matrilineal traditions...

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洛阳牡丹仙 | The Peony Gardener of Luoyang

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

洛阳城中的牡丹园里，一位丰满的女园艺师用花中之王见证最美的爱情... In Luoyang's peony garden, a curvaceous female gardener witnesses the most beautiful love with the king of flowers...

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赌城贵妇 | The Casino Hostess of Macau

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

澳门赌场的贵宾厅里，一位丰满优雅的女公关用她的方式让豪客们流连忘返... In Macau's VIP casino rooms, a curvaceous and elegant hostess has her own way of keeping high rollers coming back...

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Makkah Memories

Layla Al-Rashid•4 min read

Zamzam water distributor Bushra serves pilgrims near the Holy Mosque. When she meets widower Idris during his emotional pilgrimage, compassion becomes connection. 'Al qalb yilqa rahatuh' (القلب يلقى راحته) - The heart finds its rest.

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Medina Moonlight

Layla Al-Rashid•4 min read

Salma teaches calligraphy in the holy city. When divorced imam Hamza seeks to commission Quranic art for his mosque, their sessions become sacred in unexpected ways. 'Al hubb ibada' (الحب عبادة) - Love is worship.

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Mehndi Nights

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Sana runs the most sought-after mehndi business in East London. When she's hired for billionaire Tariq's sister's wedding, she never expects the groom's brother to be her ex-fiancé—or for old flames to reignite.

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Melodies of Manchester

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Asiya sings at Pakistani weddings to pay her bills while dreaming of stardom. When record producer Malik hears her voice at his brother's wedding, he hears something worth developing—both professionally and personally.

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南昌拌粉娘 | The Rice Noodle Chef of Nanchang

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

南昌街头的早餐摊上，一位丰满的拌粉师傅用独特的酱料征服每一个清晨... At a Nanchang street breakfast stall, a curvaceous rice noodle chef conquers every morning with her unique sauce...

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秦淮歌姬 | The Singer of Qinhuai River

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

南京秦淮河畔，一位丰腴的戏曲演员在夜色中唱出爱与欲望... By Nanjing's Qinhuai River, a curvaceous opera singer performs tales of love and desire in the night...

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甬商海鲜娘 | The Seafood Trader of Ningbo

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

宁波海鲜市场的凌晨，一位丰满的女商人用大海的慷慨换取人间的温情... In the pre-dawn hours of Ningbo's seafood market, a curvaceous trader exchanges the sea's bounty for human warmth...

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鄂尔多斯羊绒娘 | The Cashmere Weaver of Ordos

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

内蒙古鄂尔多斯的草原上，一位丰满的蒙古族女织工用最柔软的羊绒编织温暖... On the Ordos grassland of Inner Mongolia, a curvaceous Mongolian weaver creates warmth with the softest cashmere...

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Oxford Don

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Visiting scholar falls for the formidable Dr. Abimbola, whose expertise in medieval manuscripts is matched only by her expertise in after-hours tutorials.

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票号遗孀 | The Banker's Widow of Pingyao

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

Natasha Volkov•6 min read

Five final passionate tales of Russian mystery, magic, and eternal traditions. Пять завершающих страстных историй о русской тайне и магии.

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天涯海角 | The Beach Resort Owner of Sanya

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Photographer Sana captures Pakistani weddings for a living. When she's hired for fashion mogul Daniyal's sister's wedding, she captures something unexpected—his attention, and his heart.

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曾侯乙编钟守护人 | The Chime Bell Keeper of Suizhou

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

湖北随州的博物馆里，一位丰满的女讲解员用古乐的神韵唤醒千年的共鸣... In a Suizhou museum, a curvaceous female guide awakens thousand-year resonance with ancient music's charm...

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Sunday Dinner Secrets

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Every Sunday at Big Mama's house, the whole family gathers. But when her husband's fine nephew from Chicago shows up, she finds herself serving more than mac and cheese in the back kitchen.

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Surrey Bookshop

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Independent bookshop owner Audrey has survived Amazon and chains. When author Nathan does a reading, she discovers his books aren't the only thing worth keeping.

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园林守护人 | The Garden Keeper of Suzhou

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

苏州园林深处，一位丰腴的女园丁守护着一个关于爱与欲望的秘密... In the depths of Suzhou's gardens, a curvaceous female gardener guards a secret of love and desire...

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珍珠奶茶女王 | The Bubble Tea Queen of Taipei

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

台北夜市的珍珠奶茶店里，一位丰满的老板娘调制出最甜蜜的秘密... In a Taipei night market bubble tea shop, a curvaceous owner brews the sweetest secrets...

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The Accountant's Affair

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Divorced accountant Nadia handles the finances for family businesses across Birmingham. When widower Rashid's shop needs saving, their spreadsheets become surprisingly romantic.

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The Airport Layover

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Eight hours stuck at O'Hare. When Patricia strikes up a conversation with the handsome stranger at the bar, the layover becomes something much more memorable.

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The Antique Dealer's Arrangement

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Constance specializes in Black antiques—items the mainstream market overlooks. When a collector walks in looking for his grandmother's lost belongings, she finds something she didn't know was missing.

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The Antique Dealer's Wife of Stone Town | Mke wa Muuzaji wa Vitu vya Kale wa Stone Town | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ التُّحَفِ في المَدينَةِ الحَجَرِيَّة

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

In the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town, an antique dealer's voluptuous wife shows a young European collector the hidden treasures no tourist ever sees.

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The Architect's Blueprint

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Ayesha's dream project—a community center for Birmingham's Pakistani community—depends on approval from planning officer Rashid. Their professional tension builds into something neither can resist.

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The Bailbondsman's Wife

Bessie still plays the chitlin' circuit at sixty. When a jazz producer wants to record her, she discovers some blues need singing together.

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The Boat Builder's Wife of Kizingitini | Mke wa Mjenzi wa Mashua wa Kizingitini | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ المَراكِبِ في كيزينْغيتيني

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

In the boat-building village of Kizingitini on Pate Island, a master craftsman's voluptuous wife teaches his young apprentice the art of fitting things together.

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The Boat Builder's Wife of Shela | زَوْجَةُ بَنّاءِ القَوارِبِ في شيلا

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the picturesque village of Shela near Lamu, a boat builder's young wife discovers passion with a visiting Arab calligrapher.

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The Book Club Betrayal

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The Brown Sugar Book Club has met every month for fifteen years. When Valerie discovers she's been reading about affairs while her husband's been having one, she writes her own story with the delivery man.

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The Bookshop Encounter

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

This is the hundredth love story—a tale of Zara and Amir, who meet at a Pakistani British wedding and discover that the best love stories are the ones yet to be written.

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The Chai Shop Affair

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

In the small village of Mtambwe on Pemba, a coir rope maker's voluptuous widow teaches a young trader from the mainland how to twist fibers into strength.

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The Community Organizer

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Clarice has mobilized her Detroit neighborhood for thirty years. When a foundation director offers funding, she discovers some campaigns run on more than grants.

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The Cookout Confrontation

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The annual neighborhood cookout brings everyone together. When Denise finally confronts the man who ghosted her twenty years ago, the reunion turns into something neither expected.

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The Coral Carver's Secret of Malindi | سِرُّ نَحّاتِ المَرْجانِ في مَلِنْدي

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

In the coastal town of Malindi, a master coral carver sculpts more than stone when a wealthy widow commissions a special piece.

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The Corner Shop Romance

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Yasmin's late-night trips to the corner shop become the highlight of her week when she meets Junaid, the owner's charming son who's returned from Pakistan to help with the family business—and who makes buying milk feel like an event.

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The Cricket Captain

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Sports journalist Aisha is assigned to interview Shahid, the controversial British Pakistani cricket star. Their professional relationship turns into a wicket of passion neither expected.

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The Cricket Widow

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Fatima's husband is obsessed with cricket, leaving her alone every weekend. When his handsome teammate Amir starts showing her attention, she discovers what it feels like to be someone's priority.

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The Crocodile Hunter's Aunt of Kipini | Shangazi wa Mwindaji wa Mamba wa Kipini | عَمَّةُ صَيّادِ التَّماسيحِ في كيبيني

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

In the delta town of Kipini where the Tana River meets the sea, a crocodile hunter's voluptuous aunt seduces his young apprentice during the hunting season.

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The Crossing Guard Connection

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Miss Ruby has protected the school crossing for twenty years. When a single grandfather starts walking his grandchildren to school, she discovers some crossings lead to unexpected destinations.

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The Curry Competition

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Food blogger Sadia enters a curry cooking competition to prove British Pakistani food deserves respect. Her biggest rival is handsome chef Jamal—whose family recipe might beat hers, but whose smile definitely wins her heart.

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The Dance Competition Heat

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Regina dominates the ballroom dance scene at fifty-seven. When her new partner turns out to be half her age, the chemistry on the floor leads to fire off it.

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The Dance Teacher's Recital

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Miss Dorothy has taught dance in Philadelphia for forty years. When a student's grandfather stays to watch class, she discovers some routines need a partner.

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The Date Palm Farmer's Mother of Faza | Mama wa Mkulima wa Mitende wa Faza | أُمُّ مُزارِعِ النَّخيلِ في فازا

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

NHS surgeon Kiran has no time for romance until her arranged rishta turns out to be Zain—her irritating but gorgeous colleague who's been driving her crazy for months.

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The Dog Walker's Destiny

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Brenda walks dogs in Harlem to stay active after retirement. When a new client's owner keeps finding reasons to chat, the walks lead to something more than exercise.

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The Dolphin Hunter's Mother of Wasini | Mama wa Mwindaji wa Pomboo wa Wasini | أُمُّ صَيّادِ الدَّلافينِ في واسيني

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

On the tiny island of Wasini, a widowed mother whose son has gone to sea finds comfort in the arms of the young coral trader who shelters from a storm.

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The Domino Champion

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Big Shirley runs the toughest domino table in Little Haiti. When a smooth-talking newcomer challenges her crown, she plays for stakes higher than the pot.

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The Driving Instructor's Detour

At her father's funeral, Aliya meets Rashid—her father's best friend's son—for the first time since childhood. Their shared grief becomes something neither expected: a new beginning.

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The Final Love

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

At 55, widower Rashid thinks his heart has been sealed. When he meets Parveen—a widow with the same resignation—they discover that final loves are often the deepest.

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The Fisherman's Widow of Mtwapa | Mjane wa Mvuvi wa Mtwapa | أَرْمَلَةُ الصَّيّادِ في مْتْوابا

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

In the creek town of Mtwapa, a voluptuous widow who sells dried fish finds passionate renewal with a young boat builder from Mombasa.

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The Fish Fry Widow

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Every Friday, the community gathers at Mama Ruth's Fish Fry. When her late husband's best friend starts showing up to help, she learns to fry more than catfish.

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Fitness First

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Samira joins a women's fitness class to feel better after her divorce. She doesn't expect to fall for the class instructor's brother Rashid, who keeps showing up to 'fix equipment.'

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The Flight Attendant's Landing

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

After thirty years in the sky, Geneva is ready to land. When a first-class passenger becomes a regular, she discovers some destinations require faith.

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The Florist's Flourish

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

House of Blues gospel brunch is a New Orleans tradition. When the choir director locks eyes with a man across the buffet, the holy spirit moves in unexpected ways.

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The Gospel Radio Host

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Sister Vivian has hosted the Sunday morning gospel show for twenty years. When a new station manager starts listening to more than the music, she discovers blessings come in unexpected forms.

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The Gospel Singer's Encore

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Sister Marlene hasn't sung solo in twenty years. When a record producer rediscovers her old recordings, she discovers some voices never truly retire.

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The Grandmother's Legacy

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Big Mama raised the whole block in Brooklyn. When an urban developer wants her brownstone, she discovers some legacy includes finding love again.

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The Great Pretender

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

To escape family matchmaking, Khadija hires Tariq—a struggling actor—to play her boyfriend at events. His performance is so convincing, she forgets it's supposed to be fake.

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The Gym at Midnight

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She bought the 24-hour gym membership to avoid the daytime judgments. What she didn't expect was the night-shift trainer who sees beauty in every rep.

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The Gym Class Hero

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

PE teacher Saira deals with rowdy students all day, but it's the new sports coach Omar—all muscles and soft smiles—who throws her off balance.

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The Gym Partner

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Hadia joins a women's-only gym to lose weight for her sister's wedding, but trainer Usman—hired for a special mixed-class—makes her heart race faster than any treadmill.

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The Halal Butcher's Heart

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Veterinarian Farah has strong opinions about halal slaughter. When handsome butcher shop owner Yusuf challenges her assumptions, she discovers compassion exists in unexpected places—and so does love.

pakistanibritishbutcher

The Halal Dating App

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Sara builds a Muslim dating app as her computer science project. When handsome investor Farhan wants to fund it, she has to decide if she believes in her own product—and in love.

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The Halal Mortician

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Safiya works at a Muslim funeral home, preparing bodies with reverence and care. When new hire Yousuf joins, their shared understanding of death leads to an unexpected appreciation for life—and each other.

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The Henna Mistress of Mombasa | سَيِّدَةُ الحِنّاءِ في مُمْباسا

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

In the old town of Mombasa, a renowned henna artist discovers that her most intricate designs are painted in passion with a wealthy Hadrami merchant.

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The Herbalist's Healing

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Mother Sage has practiced traditional healing in Charleston for fifty years. When a pharmaceutical executive seeks her remedies, she discovers some medicines work best together.

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The Hijab Hookup

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Modest fashion blogger Zahra gets paired with photographer Bilal for a campaign. Their professional chemistry translates into something less professional—and much more passionate.

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The Home Health Aide Heat

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Lorraine cares for Mrs. Chen's husband during his recovery. When Mrs. Chen passes unexpectedly, she stays to help—and discovers healing takes many forms.

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The Hospital Heat

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

NHS doctor Nadia works grueling shifts at Birmingham General. The only constant is Kamran—the porter who makes her laugh during the worst nights and who slowly becomes essential.

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The House Flipper's Foundation

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Evelyn transforms abandoned houses into beautiful homes. When her investor starts showing up at every renovation site, she discovers some foundations need more than concrete.

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The Insurance Agent Upgrade

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Carolyn sells policies to protect against disaster. When a handsome client's claim turns into something more, she discovers some risks are worth taking.

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The Investment Banker's Interest

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Veronica manages billions on Wall Street. When her driver becomes more than transportation, she discovers the best investments are personal.

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The Ivory Carver's Daughter of Dar es Salaam | بِنْتُ نَحّاتِ العاجِ في دارِ السَّلام

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the bustling port of Dar es Salaam, an ivory carver's voluptuous daughter learns the art of pleasure from a sophisticated Yemeni merchant.

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The Ivory Carver's Widow of Mikindani | Mjane wa Mchongaji Pembe wa Mikindani | أَرْمَلَةُ نَحّاتِ العاجِ في ميكينْداني

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

In the old slave port of Mikindani, an ivory carver's voluptuous widow teaches a young German museum curator the art of shaping hard things into beauty.

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The Jazz Club Siren

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

She sings at the Blue Note every Friday night. He's been watching from the back corner for months. When he finally approaches her after the show, the music is just beginning.

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The Jazz Historian's Harmony

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Dr. Evelyn preserves jazz history at the Smithsonian. When a collector donates his father's recordings, they discover some melodies need living instruments.

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The Kanga Weaver's Wife of Bagamoyo | زَوْجَةُ ناسِجِ الكانْغا في باغامويو

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the historic port of Bagamoyo, a kanga weaver's neglected wife finds passion with a young fabric merchant who appreciates her curves.

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The Karahi King

Everyone in the community asks Aunty Parveen to find them spouses—except she's secretly lonely herself. When the mosque's new imam Yusuf starts joining her matchmaking sessions, she finds an unexpected match of her own.

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The Massage Therapist's Touch

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Corine's hands have healed countless clients. When a new regular books weekly appointments for stress he can't name, she discovers some tension requires more than massage.

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The Matchmaker's Match

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Aunty Reshma is Bradford's most successful rishta aunty—until she meets Pervez, a widower who challenges everything she thinks she knows about love. At sixty, she discovers it's never too late.

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The Midwife's Miracle

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Helen has delivered a thousand babies but never had her own. When a grateful father becomes more than a client, she discovers some miracles happen after the delivery.

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The Monsoon Memory

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

When heavy rains flood London, Samira is stranded with her handsome neighbor Asad. The storm outside is nothing compared to what awakens inside.

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The Mortgage Broker Madness

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She needs a loan for her dream home. He's the broker who can make it happen. But the real interest rate isn't on any paperwork they'll file.

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The Mortician's Memory

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Funeral director Estelle has prepared bodies for forty years. When a grieving widower returns to plan his own future services, she discovers death teaches us how to live.

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The Mosque Builder's Daughter of Takwa | بِنْتُ بَنّاءِ المَسْجِدِ في تاكْوا

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the ancient ruins of Takwa, a mosque builder's voluptuous daughter falls for a mysterious traveler who seeks the secrets of the abandoned city.

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The Mosque Meeting

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Newly divorced Samira starts volunteering at her mosque's women's committee. She doesn't expect to find Khalid—the committee treasurer—equally wounded and equally ready to heal.

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The Mosque Miracle

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Twenty years in the ER, and Brenda thinks she's seen everything. Then a wounded cop arrives who refuses treatment from anyone but her, and the night shift gets personal.

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The Painter's Portrait

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Celeste paints commissions for people who want to be remembered. When a collector commissions his own portrait—and then his admirer's—she discovers art imitates more than life.

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The Park Bench Promise

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

Every Sunday, Hira reads in the same park, on the same bench. When Rashid starts appearing with his own book, their literary connection becomes a love story of its own.

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The Park Ranger's Preserve

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Ranger Wilma has protected these mountains for thirty years. When a photographer keeps returning to capture the wilderness, she discovers some landscapes include the heart.

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The Parking Lot Princess

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Zainab works at her father's cash and carry, dreaming of escape. When new accountant Tariq joins, he sees beyond the stock shelves to the woman she's meant to become.

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The Parking Warden

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Yasmin gets a parking ticket and decides to fight it—except the warden who issued it is handsome, reasonable, and keeps running into her everywhere.

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The Personal Shopper's Package

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Renata shops for people who can afford not to. When a wealthy widower hires her to refresh his wardrobe, she discovers some clients need more than clothes.

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The Pharmacist's Prescription

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Maryam runs the local pharmacy where everyone brings their problems, not just their prescriptions. When new GP Dr. Aamir starts referring difficult cases to her, their collaboration becomes complicated.

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The Pharmacy Prescription

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Dr. Elaine has been filling Marcus's prescriptions for years. When she finally asks about the man behind the medications, she gets more than she bargained for.

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The Piano Teacher's Passion

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Miss Dorothy has taught piano for forty years. When a retired music producer enrolls for lessons he doesn't need, she discovers harmony isn't just about notes.

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The Podcast Partner

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Aliya and Daniyal co-host a popular podcast about Pakistani British culture. Their on-air chemistry has listeners convinced they're a couple. They're not—yet.

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The Pottery Studio's Mold

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Artist Adele shapes clay in her Harlem studio. When a businessman commissions pieces for his office, she discovers some forms require two sets of hands.

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The Private Chef's Appetite

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Chef Lorraine cooks for the elite but eats alone. When her widowed employer starts joining her in the kitchen, she discovers some meals feed the soul.

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The Professor's Office Hours

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Dr. Angela Shaw runs the toughest seminar at Howard. When a non-traditional student twice her usual age comes for extra help, she learns some lessons can't be taught in a classroom.

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The Property Proposal

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Realtor Samira shows houses to difficult clients, but none as challenging as Omer—a perfectionist bachelor whose impossible standards might just match her own.

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The Protest Passion

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Activist Zainab has never met anyone as annoyingly righteous as fellow protestor Imran—until she realizes their passionate arguments about tactics hide something deeper.

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The Quilter's Pattern

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Gee's Bend quilter Mama Ruth has stitched history for sixty years. When a collector wants her work for a museum, she discovers some patterns require a partner.

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The Quilting Bee Quickie

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The Gee's Bend quilting circle has been meeting for generations. When a handsome art collector comes to document their work, one widow discovers her fingers are still nimble.

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The Quran Reciter's Secret of Siyu | سِرُّ مُقْرِئِ القُرْآنِ في سِيو

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the scholarly town of Siyu, a revered Quran reciter finds himself entrapped by the charms of a wealthy widow who seeks private lessons.

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The Radio Romance

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Late-night radio DJ Noor receives a call from a lonely listener every night. When she finally meets the voice behind the phone—handsome insomniac Rashid—the connection goes beyond airwaves.

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The Ramadan Romance

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Every Ramadan, Hira helps organize iftar at her mosque. This year, volunteer coordinator Zain keeps finding excuses to work alongside her—and she's not complaining.

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The Real Estate Rendezvous

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Renee shows million-dollar homes to clients who never look at her twice. Until a client starts looking—and doesn't stop.

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The Record Store Romance

Amna has rejected every rishta her parents have arranged, but when they threaten to cut her off, she enlists Kamran—her brother's best friend—to pose as her boyfriend. Fake turns real faster than either expected.

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The Rooftop Revelation

Anastasia Chrome•1 min read

Architect Zara escapes to her building's rooftop to clear her mind. When she finds Imran—a fellow resident—already there with the same idea, they discover that the best views come with company.

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The Ruins Guardian's Wife of Unguja Ukuu | Mke wa Mlinzi wa Magofu wa Unguja Ukuu | زَوْجَةُ حارِسِ الآثارِ في أونْغوجا أوكو

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

At the ancient site of Unguja Ukuu, the oldest settlement on Zanzibar, a ruins guardian's voluptuous wife reveals ancient secrets to the young archaeologist who disturbs the past.

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The Sail Maker's Widow of Matondoni | Mjane wa Mshonaji Matanga wa Matondoni | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ الأَشْرِعَةِ في ماتونْدوني

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

In the dhow-building village of Matondoni on Lamu Island, a sail maker's voluptuous widow teaches a young canvas merchant the art of catching the wind.

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The Sailmaker's Widow of Vanga | أَرْمَلَةُ صانِعِ الأَشْرِعَةِ في فانْغا

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the border town of Vanga, a sailmaker's voluptuous widow teaches a young apprentice the art of stitching and much more.

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The Salon After Hours

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Keisha owns the hottest salon in Brooklyn. When her young shampoo boy stays late to help her close, she discovers his hands are good for more than washing hair.

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The Salon Secret

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Zoya runs the most popular Pakistani beauty salon in Birmingham. When new client Samir keeps booking appointments he doesn't need, she realizes he's there for more than a haircut.

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The Salt Merchant's Wife of Mambrui | Mke wa Mfanyabiashara wa Chumvi wa Mambrui | زَوْجَةُ تاجِرِ المِلْحِ في مامْبْروي

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

In the salt-harvesting town of Mambrui, a merchant's voluptuous wife adds flavor to the life of the young poet who comes to document local traditions.

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The School Board Member

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

In the wealthy trading port of Kilwa, a powerful merchant's widow takes her pleasure with the young captain who manages her late husband's ships.

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The Social Media Pioneer

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Aunt Viv became a TikTok sensation at fifty-five. When a brand manager wants to partner, she discovers some algorithms lead to love.

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The Social Worker's Surrender

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Angela saves everyone but herself. When a single father she's been helping turns the tables, she learns that sometimes the helper needs to be held.

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The Solicitor's Secret

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Hina is a high-powered solicitor by day and anonymous agony aunt by night. When her mysterious online correspondent turns out to be Amir, the barrister she's been battling in court, their verbal sparring takes an intimate turn.

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The Soul Food Spot

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Mama Lou's Kitchen has the best fried chicken in Chicago. But when the new health inspector turns out to be her ex-husband's handsome son, the kitchen gets hotter than her cast iron skillet.

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The Spice Merchant's Daughter of Zanzibar | بِنْتُ تاجِرِ التَّوابِلِ في زَنْجِبار

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

In the fragrant spice markets of Zanzibar, a merchant's voluptuous daughter discovers forbidden pleasures with her father's trusted Arab business partner.

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The Spice Trader

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Samira's father is the most respected tailor on Brick Lane. When handsome fashion designer Asad commissions traditional pieces for his collection, she steps in to help—and discovers hands-on work has unexpected benefits.

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The Tattoo Artist's Touch

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Urdu translator Hira works at a high-powered law firm. When new partner Samir needs her for a sensitive case, their late nights become more than professional.

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The Travel Agent's Trip

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Wanderlust Travel has sent thousands on adventures, but Faye hasn't taken a vacation in years. When a client invites her to join him on the trip she planned, she discovers some journeys require a companion.

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The Truck Stop Temptation

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Ruby's been running the diner off I-40 for thirty years. When a regular trucker breaks down and has to stay the night, she discovers some routes lead somewhere unexpected.

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The Turtle Hunter's Wife of Manda | Mke wa Mwindaji wa Kasa wa Manda | زَوْجَةُ صَيّادِ السَّلاحِفِ في مانْدا

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

On the uninhabited island of Manda, a turtle hunter's voluptuous wife finds passion with the young archaeologist excavating the ancient ruins.

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The Tutor Session

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Noor hires a tutor to help her pass her accountancy exams. She doesn't expect Bilal—young, brilliant, and entirely too distracting—to teach her lessons that have nothing to do with numbers.

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The Uber Driver's Daughter

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Investment banker Priya orders the same Uber route daily. When the driver's son Rashid takes over the account to help his aging father, she discovers money can't buy what he offers—genuine connection.

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The Uber Encounter

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Fatima orders an Uber home from a disastrous date, never expecting the driver to be handsome tech entrepreneur Danish—driving for 'research' on his new app. The ride becomes the journey of a lifetime.

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The Vintage Dress Vendor

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Esther sells vintage clothing at markets across the South. When a collector starts following her circuit, she discovers some treasures can't be bought—only earned.

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The Volunteer's Vow

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Hira volunteers at her local mosque's food bank every week. When handsome fellow volunteer Zain keeps appearing at the same shifts, she suspects Allah might be playing matchmaker.

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The Wedding DJ

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

DJ Zara rules Pakistani wedding dance floors across London. When the groom's handsome best friend Amir keeps requesting songs just to talk to her, she finds a rhythm she didn't expect.

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The Wedding Planner's Own Day

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Perfect Moments has planned over a thousand weddings. When a groom's father keeps asking for her input, she discovers her own perfect moment has been waiting.

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The Wine Merchant's Vintage

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Noble Vine has supplied the city's best restaurants for twenty years. When a collector starts coming for more than Bordeaux, she discovers some pairings take time to perfect.

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The Writer's Block

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Novelist Amira hasn't written in two years. When she retreats to a Bradford cottage and meets Zain—the caretaker with his own creative past—she finds inspiration in unexpected places.

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The Yoga Instructor's Awakening

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Grace teaches hot yoga to stressed executives. When her oldest student starts showing up daily, she discovers that flexibility isn't just physical.

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The YouTube Star

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Amara's cooking channel has millions of subscribers. When handsome food critic Samir slams her latest video, the internet explodes—and so does their attraction.

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相声女皇 | The Crosstalk Queen of Tianjin

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

天津茶馆的台上台下，一位丰满的女相声演员用幽默征服观众，用温柔征服他... On and off stage at a Tianjin teahouse, a curvaceous female crosstalk performer conquers audiences with humor and him with tenderness...

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פיתוי טבריה | Tiberias Temptation

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

A divorced hotel manager and a mysterious guest share forbidden nights overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

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火焰山下的葡萄娘 | The Grape Grower of Turpan

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

新疆吐鲁番的葡萄架下，一位丰满的维吾尔族女主人用最甜的葡萄和最热情的心款待来客... Beneath the grape arbors of Turpan, Xinjiang, a curvaceous Uyghur hostess welcomes guests with the sweetest grapes and most passionate heart...

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温州鞋娘 | The Shoe Factory Owner of Wenzhou

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

烟台葡萄酒庄里，一位丰满的女酿酒师用时间和耐心酿造出最醇厚的佳酿... In a Yantai winery, a curvaceous female winemaker creates the richest vintage with time and patience...

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宜兴紫砂娘 | The Purple Clay Master of Yixing

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

Mei Lin Chen•2 min read

贵州遵义的酒厂里，一位丰满的女酿酒师用古法酿造最醇厚的白酒... In a Zunyi distillery, a curvaceous female master distiller creates the richest baijiu with ancient methods...

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دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المَاضِي | The Lesson of the Past Tense

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

A wealthy merchant's wife teaches her young tutor the intricacies of the past tense verb conjugations through increasingly intimate demonstrations in classical Arabic.

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دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُضَارِعِ | The Lesson of the Present Tense

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

A forbidden encounter between a calligraphy master and his patron's wife unfolds through lessons on present tense verb conjugations in Classical Arabic.

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دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ بِهِ | The Lesson of the Direct Object

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

A renowned grammarian finds himself captivated by his student's mother, teaching her the accusative case through examples that grow increasingly personal.

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Wolverhampton Warmth

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

When Tobias catches his best friend's mum Diane in a compromising position, the thick Bajan woman decides his silence should come with benefits.

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Sheffield Sugar

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

When Derek's car breaks down outside a bakery in Sheffield, owner Esther offers him more than just tea while he waits. The thick Zimbabwean woman has a taste for younger men.

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Manchester Mahogany

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Professor Angela Okonkwo is the strictest lecturer at the university. When student Darren needs extra credit to pass her course, she offers private tutoring that covers subjects not in any textbook.

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Peckham Princess

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Dayo's aunt Yemi comes to stay from Lagos, and the thick Nigerian beauty shows him that age is just a number when it comes to teaching a young man about pleasure.

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The Halal Market Owner

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Her halal market on Lake Street is the heart of the Somali community. A thick ebony widow who knows everyone's orders by heart. When he starts shopping there daily, she offers him special items from the back room. Some products aren't on the shelves.

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The Hennepin Healthcare Worker

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She's the night shift nurse at Hennepin County Medical—a thick ebony Somali woman who's seen everything. When he comes in with a minor injury, her bedside manner becomes very personal. Some healing requires special attention.

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Tottenham Temptation

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

When Jay's landlady Mrs. Williams comes to collect the rent he doesn't have, the thick Trinidadian widow offers him an alternative payment plan that's strictly between them.

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Midnight Resolution

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

When the ball drops, his curvy landlady makes a confession she's been holding back all year. Some resolutions are meant to be broken.

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Christmas Blizzard

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

A blizzard traps him at his landlady's place on Christmas Eve, with only one way to stay warm. Some storms are meant to bring people together.

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The Elder's Wives

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

When the elder leaves for business, his four wives turn to the household's young driver. What starts with one becomes all four—together.

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Extra Helping

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He offers to help his thick aunt in the kitchen, but she's hungry for more than turkey. Some appetites can only be satisfied in secret.

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The Henna Night

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The night before his wedding, the groom is summoned by the bride's mother and aunt. They have traditions to teach him—and tests to administer.

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The Arrangement

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His father's new Malindi wife was supposed to be a marriage of convenience. She has other arrangements in mind.

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Treat

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

His curvy neighbor answers the door in a costume that leaves little to the imagination—and invites him in. Trick or treat takes on new meaning after midnight.

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Dowry Negotiations

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

His mother-in-law holds the dowry over his head. She'll forgive the debt—for a price only he can pay. Some debts require creative repayment.

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Kept Quiet

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

His cousin catches him with their aunt. Her silence has a price—she wants the same treatment. Now he serves two women who know each other's secrets.

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The Debt Collector

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

His uncle owes him two million shillings. The family has no money—but they have women willing to pay in other ways.

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Bibi's House

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Sent to rural Tanzania to help his widowed aunt with the family shamba, he discovers why she never remarried. Some land requires careful cultivation.

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Three Widows

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His brother's funeral brings the three widowed sisters-in-law together. Their grief finds an unexpected outlet—and they decide to share it.

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The Patriarch's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

His father remarries a Zanzibari woman half his age but twice his appetite. When baba travels, she shows her stepson the old Stone Town ways.

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Caught at Fajr

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His aunt catches him with the housekeeper at dawn prayers. Her silence has a price—and it's due every morning before sunrise.

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Fireworks

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

At the lake house for the holiday, his stepmom shows him a different kind of fireworks after everyone else falls asleep. Some explosions happen in the dark.

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The Suugo Secret

Anastasia Chrome•2 min read

Suugo is the Somali pasta sauce—a secret recipe passed through generations. She teaches cooking classes, sharing everything except her famous suugo. When he stays late to learn the secret ingredient, she shows him it's not about the sauce at all.

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Mother and Daughter

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

He came to Dar es Salaam for the daughter. But Mama Rehema has her own ideas about hospitality—and sharing. Some families do everything together.

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The Henna Evening

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

She's the premier Somali henna artist in Minneapolis. The thick widow stays late after his sister's wedding to pack up. When he helps her, her skilled hands show him what else they can do. Her art isn't the only thing that leaves marks.

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Harusi

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

At his brother's Mombasa wedding, he's paired with his new sister-in-law's thick, recently-widowed sister for the traditional dances. Some traditions are meant to be broken.

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Kismaayo Nights

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Kismaayo is the port city of southern Somalia. When he visits on business, the thick widow who runs his hotel offers special hospitality. The Jubba River flows nearby, and she knows all the currents—including the ones that pull them together.

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Double Feature

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His best friend asks him to house-sit for a week. His friend's mom and older sister have other plans for their guest.

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The San Diego Surprise

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

San Diego has a growing Somali community in City Heights. When he visits his mother, he discovers her thick divorced neighbor has been helping around the house. Now she wants help with something at her place—something that requires closed doors.

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Family Matters

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His wife is at a conference. Her mother and sister have been waiting for a chance to show him what the family really has to offer.

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Keeping It in the Family

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He's spending the summer with his aunt and cousin. They've been waiting for him to grow up. Now that he has, they're done waiting.

tabooauntcousin

The Khat Connection

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Khat—or jaad—is the leaf Somali men chew at social gatherings. She runs the underground supply in Minneapolis, a thick widow whose late husband started the business. When he becomes a regular customer, she offers him a taste of something more potent.

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The Halal Butcher

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

She runs the halal butcher shop on Lake Street. The thick widow slices hilib (meat) with expert precision. When he comes for a special cut after closing, she shows him what else she knows how to handle with skilled hands.

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Sunday Service

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She's the pastor's wife. He's the new youth leader. What happens in the church basement is anything but holy.

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The Daycare Director

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

She runs the Somali daycare where he drops off his sister's kids. The thick widow has been watching him for months. When he's late for pickup one day, she shows him special attention—the kind reserved for after hours and locked doors.

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The Customs Officer

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

She controls the border between Kenya and Tanzania. His goods are suspect. His documents are questionable. But she offers an alternative to the official process.

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The Hijra Handler

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Hijra means migration in Arabic—the journey from homeland to diaspora. She's an immigration lawyer who helped his family resettle. Now she helps him with a different kind of resettlement. The thick attorney knows all the ways to navigate new territory.

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The Sitter

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

She used to babysit him when he was ten. He's twenty-five now. She's fifty. And she remembers everything.

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The Cleansing

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

An old tradition says a widow must be 'cleansed' before she can remarry. The village chooses the cleanser. This time, they choose her nephew.

tabooauntritual

The Qaran Day Queen

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Qaran Day is Somali Independence Day. At the community celebration, the thick former beauty queen who organized the event catches his eye. She was Miss Somalia 1985—before the war took everything. He helps her remember what she used to be.

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The Translator

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

She translates for foreign delegations visiting Zanzibar. He's the junior trade attaché. Between languages, they find a communication that needs no words.

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The Uber Ayeeyo

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

His Uber driver is a thick Somali grandmother—ayeeyo—who drives nights to support her grandchildren. When he leaves his phone in her car, she returns it personally. She doesn't leave until morning. Some rides have unexpected destinations.

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Bingo Jackpot

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

He's there with his nan. Her mate wins the jackpot. Celebration drinks. Nan goes home early. Her mate doesn't.

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In-Laws

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

He married the daughter. But every holiday visit, it's the mother he can't stop thinking about. This Christmas, she stops pretending not to notice.

taboomother-in-lawbbw

The Perfume Maker

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She creates custom perfumes for Zanzibar's elite. To make his scent, she needs to know his body intimately. The best perfumes are mixed on skin.

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The Arrangement

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

He can't make rent. She has an alternative in mind. Half her age, exactly her type — and completely at her mercy.

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Long Way Home

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

A three-hour rideshare. An empty highway. Two strangers who won't be strangers by the end.

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The Toronto Tango

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Toronto's Somali community is massive. When he crashes on his cousin's couch, he doesn't expect to meet the thick Somali landlady who owns the building. She needs help collecting rent—and collecting something else entirely.

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Best Man

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He's in town for his best friend's wedding, staying at the family house. His friend's mom has been divorced for years — and he's grown up nicely.

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Newly Single

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Her divorce just finalized. She hasn't felt desirable in years. When her nephew tells her she's beautiful, she decides to believe him—and show him what that belief unlocks.

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Open House

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

She's showing him houses. He's not interested in the property. She knows exactly what he's really shopping for.

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The Seamstress

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She makes wedding clothes for Stone Town's elite. When measuring the groom, her tape goes places tradition never intended. Some fittings require private adjustments.

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Bilan Wire

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Bilan means 'success' in Somali. She runs a money transfer shop—hawala—in Cedar-Riverside. The thick widow has been processing his remittances for months. When he comes to wire money late one night, she shows him a different kind of transaction.

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Pressure Points

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She's a massage therapist making house calls. He's her last appointment of the day. Some tensions can't be worked out with hands alone.

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The Night Nurse

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

He's recovering from surgery. She works the night shift. In the dark hours when the hospital sleeps, she provides care that isn't in any medical textbook.

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Behind the Mosque

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

During Jummah prayers, while the men worship inside, his aunt leads him to the storeroom behind the mosque. Some sins are sweeter near sacred ground.

tabooauntbbw

The Hilib Spot

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Hilib is Somali for meat. He becomes a regular at a Somali restaurant run by a thick widow. When the dinner rush clears, she offers him a taste of something not on the menu. Her kitchen has a back room, and her meat is always fresh.

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One More Set

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

His personal trainer pushes him past his limits. Tonight, she's pushing past hers.

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Piano Lessons

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

At 32, Derek decides to finally learn piano. His instructor is a voluptuous widow who teaches him far more than scales.

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Roadside Rescue

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

When Elijah stops to help a stranded motorist on a lonely highway, he discovers the grateful stranger is his best friend's recently divorced mother.

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The Henna Artist

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

The night before his wedding, the henna artist comes to prepare him. Her designs are intricate. Her preparations are thorough. Some traditions require more than just decorated hands.

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The Suuq Seller

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She sells Somali spices at the Cedar-Riverside suuq—the market. The thick widow has been watching him shop every Saturday for months. When she offers him a private tasting of her goods, he discovers some spices are meant to be savored slowly.

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Soo Dhawoow

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

'Soo dhawoow' means welcome in Somali. When he's placed with a Somali foster family at seventeen, the thick foster mother makes him feel more welcome than any family he's ever had. Her welcome goes far beyond what the system intended.

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The Widows

His birth mother died when he was an infant. His father's first wife raised him as her own. Now widowed, she wants repayment—and the currency isn't what he expected.

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House Call

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

He's recovering from surgery. She's his home nurse. He can't move, can't resist, can barely speak—and she knows it. Some bedside manner isn't in the training manual.

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Xalwo Macaan

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Xalwo is the sweet Somali confection served at celebrations. His neighbor—a thick widowed xalwo maker—invites him to taste her latest batch. But the sweetest thing in her kitchen isn't the candy. 'Macaan' means sweet, and she's the sweetest thing he's ever tasted.

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Performance Review

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She's the CEO. He's the junior analyst. She offers him the promotion of a lifetime—in exchange for becoming her personal stress relief. After hours. Under her desk. During meetings.

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Mandatory Sessions

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Court-ordered therapy. She's supposed to help him with his anger. Instead, she finds every vulnerability—and uses each one to make him hers.

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Matched

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

A dating app match. Instant chemistry. The best night of his life. Then she sees a photo on his phone — and realizes why he felt so familiar.

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Shaah iyo Sheeko

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

The Somali phrase means 'tea and stories.' His father's new wife invites him for afternoon shaah, but the stories she tells are nothing like the ones from back home. The thick stepmother has needs that her elderly husband cannot satisfy.

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The Corner Office

Anastasia Chrome•15 min read

He made a mistake that should end his career. The CEO has a different kind of termination in mind.

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The Island Caretaker

She's his professor. He's failing her class. Her office hours are about to get very... educational.

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Stepmom's Solution

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Stepmom catches him with his laptop open. Instead of telling his father, she offers an alternative—she'll take care of his needs. All of them. Whenever he wants.

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The Inheritance

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

His grandfather passed, leaving him the estate. His step-grandmother and stepmom both live there. They've been lonely together for years. They have a proposition.

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The Mourning House

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

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.

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The Right Sister

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

He married the safe sister. But at a family party, the one he's always wanted finally makes him admit what they both know.

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Family Tradition

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

His stepmom and her mother have shared everything for decades. Men, secrets, pleasure. Now it's his turn to learn the family tradition.

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The Favor

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

She needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend at her high school reunion. He agrees—but he has conditions. By the end of the night, neither of them is pretending anymore.

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Through the Wall

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

He can hear everything through the thin apartment walls. His neighbor knows. She's been putting on a show.

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Jury Duty

Anastasia Chrome•18 min read

Sequestered for a trial that drags on. No phones, no contact with the outside world. By day three, two strangers are sneaking to each other's rooms.

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Empty Nest

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

His son's college girlfriend keeps visiting after the breakup. She says she left things behind. What she really left behind was pretense.

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Night Owl

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

He can't sleep. Neither can she. Every night at 2 AM, they meet in the kitchen. Every night, the conversation goes a little further. Every night, they get a little closer to something they can't take back.

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Past Due

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

He's three months behind on rent. His landlady has a proposal that doesn't involve money.

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Sunscreen

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

His mom's best friend has a pool and a husband who's never home. She just needs help with her sunscreen. That's all. That's how it starts.

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The Sheikh's Mother

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

His best friend is the most respected religious leader in Mombasa. His mother is the most forbidden woman he's ever wanted. Some friendships come with complications.

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Maintenance Request

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

His apartment always has something that needs fixing. She always answers the door. She always offers to let her husband know. She never does.

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The Pottery Teacher

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Evening classes. Wet clay. She shapes him into something new.

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Mise en Place

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

He hired her to cook three nights a week after his wife left. She makes food that feels like love. Tonight she asks him to stay in the kitchen, watch her work, taste from her fingers.

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The Bookbinder

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Rare restoration. Careful hands. She binds more than pages.

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The Carpool

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He's a young teacher. She's on every committee, at every event. Her kids adore him. She tells herself that's why she's there so often.

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Caught

Anastasia Chrome•13 min read

He's been staring at his best friend's mom for years. She's been watching him watch her. When they're finally alone, she decides it's time to stop pretending.

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Code Violations

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

He's renovating the old Victorian he inherited. The building inspector keeps finding problems. Each failed inspection means another visit. He suspects she's failing him on purpose. He's right.

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Corner Office

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

She stops by the office to bring her husband lunch. Starts talking to the new hire. Keeps finding reasons to come back.

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Rehearsal Dinner

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

His fiancee's mother has always been flirtatious, but he assumed it was harmless. During the week leading up to the wedding, stolen glances become stolen moments. By the rehearsal dinner, he's questioning everything.

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The Bed and Breakfast

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Coastal retreat. Off-season rates. The innkeeper offers more than breakfast.

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The Marriage Counselor

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

His marriage is failing. The counselor says she needs to understand the problem from both sides. Her therapy methods are unconventional. Her success rate is perfect.

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Back Home

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He left for college a boy. He's back five years later—broke, jobless, sleeping in his old room. His stepmother hasn't forgotten what she saw the night before he left.

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Business Trip

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

When his wife can't make it to her mother's gallery opening in another city, he goes alone to represent the family. One too many glasses of champagne in her hotel suite, and years of subtle tension explode.

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Extended Stay

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

His roommate's mother visits for a few days after her surgery. Weeks pass. Gratitude becomes comfort becomes something neither of them expected.

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The Antique Dealer

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Estate sale. Old treasures. She appraises more than furniture.

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The Breakdown

Anastasia Chrome•18 min read

His car dies on a rural highway. She's the only one who stops. Her farmhouse is closer than any mechanic. Dinner, wine, a guest room he never makes it to.

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The Tailor

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Custom fitting. Precise measurements. She designs him something new.

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Trim

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

Same chair, same woman, every month for three years. She knows about his job, his mother's illness, his failed engagement. Today she asks if he wants to stay after close—she'll give him a proper shave.

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What She Left Behind

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

The breakup was mutual. But when he returns her daughter's things, she invites him in for coffee. Then dinner. Then something neither of them expected.

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Double Booked

Anastasia Chrome•15 min read

An Airbnb mistake puts two strangers in the same cabin for the weekend. Neither wants to leave. They both know where this is going.

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Second Chance

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

His ex's mother reaches out after the divorce. She says she wants to apologize for how her daughter treated him. What she really wants is what she's wanted for years—him.

taboobbwmature

The Plus One

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

His coworker asks him to keep her company at the office Christmas party. By the third dance, they both know this is trouble. By the fourth, they don't care.

age-gapcoworkers-wifebbw

The Spice Merchant's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Her husband sails the old routes—Lamu to Oman, gone for months at a time. She manages the warehouse. He manages the inventory. Some spices require personal handling.

taboomerchants-wifebbw

The Veterinarian

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Emergency visit. Sick cat. She heals more than the pet.

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Deep Tissue

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Weekly appointments for his back pain. She's always professional. But when he books a late session and she's the only one left in the spa, her hands wander somewhere new.

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Home Visit

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

He's fighting for custody of his sister. The social worker assigned to his case is thorough—multiple visits, detailed questions. Each visit lasts longer. She starts coming after hours.

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Open Invitation

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

She's hosted him for dinners since high school. Now he's back from college and she's newly divorced. The guest room has never felt so charged.

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Summer at the Lake

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

He's always looked forward to summers at his aunt's lakeside cabin. But this year, fresh from a divorce and lonely, she sees him differently. What starts as emotional support becomes something neither expected.

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The Gym Trainer

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Personal training sessions. She pushes his limits. He discovers new ones.

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The Debt Collector's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•3 min read

Her husband collects debts for Mombasa's moneylenders. When a young man can't pay, she offers a different kind of collection. Some debts are settled in flesh.

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The Financial Advisor

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Quarterly reviews. Portfolio adjustments. She invests in him completely.

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The New Neighbor

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

She moves in next door with boxes and a smile. He helps carry them up. Borrowed sugar becomes borrowed evenings, until one night neither of them goes home.

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The Stacks

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

He needs access to the restricted archives. She's denied him three times. Tonight, after hours, he discovers what the university librarian has really been protecting.

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Second Chances

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

After his father's sudden passing, he returns home to settle the estate. His young stepmother, barely older than him, needs help navigating grief and paperwork. Late nights sorting through memories blur the lines between comfort and something more.

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The Dance Instructor

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Ballroom dance lessons. Two left feet. She teaches him to lead, then to follow.

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The Art Teacher

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Life drawing class. She teaches him to see bodies. He sees hers.

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The Convert

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

She converted to marry his father. Now a widow in a foreign land, she turns to her stepson to learn what her husband never taught her. Some lessons require hands-on instruction.

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While He's Away

Anastasia Chrome•15 min read

Dad leaves for a month. His new wife and her daughter have been waiting. By the time he returns, they've claimed what's theirs—and they're never giving it back.

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The Nurse Practitioner

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Routine checkup. Elevated heart rate. She diagnoses the real problem.

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The Chef

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Late nights in the kitchen. She teaches him to taste. He teaches her to feel.

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Holiday Weight

Anastasia Chrome•15 min read

A week at his aunt's house for the holidays. Her and her daughter have been waiting. By New Year's, they're done competing—and done sharing him separately.

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The Boat Builder's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

Her husband builds dhows. The apprentice helps with the wood. When the master is away testing a new vessel, the apprentice helps with other things too.

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The Real Estate Agent

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

House hunting in the suburbs. She shows him properties. He shows her something else.

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The Photographer

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

A portrait session. A camera that sees everything. She teaches him to look.

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The Housekeeper

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

She cleans his house twice a week. What she uncovers changes everything.

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Eid Visit

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He returns to Lamu Island for Eid and finds his cousin—once a skinny teenager—now a voluptuous divorcée with unfinished business.

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Tech Support

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

His aunt needs help with her laptop. But the real problem is the tension that's been building since he became a man.

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The Driving Instructor

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

Parallel parking. Emergency stops. The lessons she teaches aren't in the manual.

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The Water Seller

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

She delivers water to the homes of Dar es Salaam's wealthy. Behind every door is a woman alone. Some need hydration. Some need something more.

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The Librarian

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

Overdue books. Overdue desires. The late fees are worth it.

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Detention

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

He broke the rules. The principal decides to discipline him personally.

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The Baker

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Her cinnamon rolls are legendary. What happens in the back room is better.

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The Witness

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Old tradition requires a witness to the wedding night. His mother-in-law volunteers. But watching isn't enough—she needs to verify everything personally.

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Maid of Honor

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

The night before he marries her daughter. One last chance before they're family.

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The Landlady

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Rent's due. He can't pay. She has other arrangements in mind.

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The Coffee Ceremony

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes hours. Three rounds. Each round more intimate than the last. By the third cup, she's offering more than coffee.

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The Music Teacher

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Piano lessons at fifty-three. She teaches him more than scales.

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The Wet Nurse

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Hired to feed the heir. The lord of the house wants a taste too.

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Therapy

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Court-ordered sessions. Professional boundaries. She crosses every single one.

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Landlady

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

He's three months behind on rent. She has alternative payment arrangements.

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Best Kept Secret

Anastasia Chrome•12 min read

She caught him looking when he was sixteen. Now he's grown, and she's done pretending she didn't like it.

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The Donor

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

She runs a clinic for desperate clients. He's the product. She decides to sample him first.

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The Fisherman's Widow

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

Her husband drowned ten years ago. She still sells fish on the Malindi beach. The young fishermen bring her their catch. She pays them in ways the market doesn't understand.

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Confession

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

He came to confess his sins. She gave him a different kind of penance.

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Nanny State

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Hired to care for his children. She ends up caring for him. His wife never suspects.

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Blood Debt

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

His brother owes the cartel boss everything. She takes him as payment instead.

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Nikah Mut'ah

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

A temporary marriage contract. Renewable monthly. Between an aunt and nephew who've found a loophole in tradition. Some marriages are meant to expire—and be renewed.

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The Examiner

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Failed three times. She offers him a private retest. The price isn't credits.

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Housemother

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Fraternity initiation night. The den mother has her own traditions.

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The Neighbor

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

She watches him through the window every night. Tonight, she stops just watching.

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Office Hours

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Fail her class and you go to the mines. Pass, and you give her something else entirely.

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The Broker

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

She's the top seller in Neo-Miami. He can't afford the house. She makes him an offer.

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Confession Booth

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

The priest's housekeeper hears everything through thin walls. Tonight, she acts on it.

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Inheritance

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

His father's will left everything to her. Including him.

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Heavy Rotation

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

He's been listening to her voice for five years. Now he wants to hear it in the dark.

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The Adjuster

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Claim denied. Unless he comes to her office and negotiates in person.

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The Mosque Cleaner

Anastasia Chrome•4 min read

She cleans the mosque after everyone leaves. He stays late for prayer. In the empty halls of the holy place, they find something unholy together.

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Coach's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Team captain. Away games every weekend. His wife stays home. With me.

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The Madame

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

She collects beautiful men. He refuses to be collected—unless it's by her alone.

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Overflow

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

A wounded runner wakes up on her table. The payment plan is going to take a while.

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Ramadan Nights

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Staying with his aunt in Dar es Salaam during Ramadan, the nights after iftar grow longer—and more dangerous. Some hungers can't be satisfied with dates.

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The Delegation

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Three aunts arrive to negotiate his marriage. But the bride's family has one condition: proof of the groom's capabilities. The aunts volunteer to provide the evidence themselves.

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The Warden

Anastasia Chrome•10 min read

Model prisoner. Good behavior. She offers him special privileges he can't refuse.

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Divorce Attorney

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

She represents his ex-wife. Discovers she wants him for herself.

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Velvet Thunder

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

A debt collector comes to threaten the queen of Neo-Miami's underground. He leaves on his knees.

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The Curator

Anastasia Chrome•9 min read

Museum after hours. She shows him the private collection. The art comes alive.

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The Landlady of Stone Town

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She owns half the rental rooms in Stone Town. When a young student can't pay his rent, she offers an alternative arrangement. Some debts are paid in currency. Others in service.

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Spring Visit

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

He crashes at his aunt's place during spring break and finds her recently divorced and eager for company. Some wounds need a specific kind of healing.

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The Midwife

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

She's delivered every baby in the village for forty years. When a young husband's wife can't conceive, the midwife offers an old remedy—one that requires his personal participation.

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The Matchmaker

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

She's been finding wives for the men of Malindi for thirty years. When her nephew comes of age, she has the perfect match in mind—herself.

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The Dowry Keeper

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

She holds the dowries of Lamu's elite families in trust. Before any groom receives his bride's wealth, he must prove himself worthy. Her standards are high. Her tests are personal.

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Inheritance Claim

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

Four aunts. One nephew. And an inheritance that requires him to choose. They decide to let his body make the decision.

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Tarawih Break

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Ramadan nights are for prayer. But between the long tarawih sessions, there are breaks. His neighbor uses those breaks to teach him something other than Quran.

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The Imam's Wife

Anastasia Chrome•5 min read

While the imam preaches to his congregation, his wife preaches something different to their houseguest. Some sermons happen behind closed doors.

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Milk Kinship

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

In Islam, if a woman nurses a child, he becomes haram to marry. But she only nursed him twice—not the five times the law requires. They're forbidden by tradition. Permitted by technicality. And desperate for each other.

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No Valentines

Anastasia Chrome•11 min read

Both alone on the most romantic night of the year, he and his voluptuous neighbor decide to be each other's date. Some holidays are better spent with strangers.

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Sisters of Stone Town

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

Two sisters. One nephew. A wedding night competition that started as jealousy and ends with them sharing. In Stone Town, some traditions are made on the spot.

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The Madrasa Teacher

Anastasia Chrome•8 min read

Anastasia Chrome•7 min read

In the hidden cellars of a Christian merchant in Abbasid Baghdad, forbidden wine flows freely, and so does passion between a Muslim nobleman and the merchant's voluptuous daughter.

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Pilgrimage Sins

Anastasia Chrome•6 min read

The night before his aunt leaves for Hajj, she asks him for one final sin. She wants to arrive in Mecca with something worth repenting.

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会津の漆器職人 | The Lacquerware Artist of Aizu

青森のねぶた師 | The Nebuta Artist of Aomori

有馬の湯もみ師 | The Bath Attendant of Arima

浅草の天ぷら職人 | The Tempura Chef of Asakusa

阿波の藍染め師 | The Indigo Dyer of Awa

別府の温泉案内人 | The Hot Spring Guide of Beppu

Bingo Night Bonanza

Camberwell Chronicle

Charity Shop Charmer

越前の和紙職人 | The Washi Paper Maker of Echizen

岐阜の鵜飼い師 | The Cormorant Fisher of Gifu

祇園のお茶屋女将 | The Ochaya Owner of Gion

萩の陶芸家 | The Pottery Artist of Hagi

博多の屋台女将 | The Yatai Owner of Hakata

箱根の温泉旅館女将 | The Onsen Ryokan Hostess of Hakone

Hampstead Hunger

Hermes Hookup

広島のお好み焼き名人 | The Okonomiyaki Master of Hiroshima

北海道の温泉女将 | The Onsen Keeper of Hokkaido

Housing Office Heat

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 1-5

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 11-15

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 16-20

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 21-25

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 26-30

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 31-35

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 36-40

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 41-45

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 46-50

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 51-55

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 56-60

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 6-10

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 61-65

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 66-70

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 71-75

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 76-80

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 86-90

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 91-95

Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 96-100

伊勢の海女 | The Pearl Diver of Ise

日本の職人物語集 其の一 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection I

日本の味覚物語集 其の一 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection I

日本の祭り物語集 | Japanese Festival Tales Collection

日本の芸能物語集 | Japanese Performing Arts Tales Collection

日本の宿物語集 | Japanese Inn Tales Collection

日本の味覚物語集 其の二 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection II

日本の職人物語集 其の二 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection II

日本の自然物語集 | Japanese Nature Tales Collection

日本の甘味物語集 | Japanese Sweets Tales Collection

日本の夜物語集 | Japanese Night Tales Collection

Jobcentre Joy

鹿児島の焼酎杜氏 | The Shochu Master of Kagoshima

鎌倉の禅師範 | The Zen Teacher of Kamakura

金沢の着物職人 | The Kimono Artisan of Kanazawa

神戸の和牛料理人 | The Wagyu Chef of Kobe

九谷の陶芸家 | The Pottery Master of Kutani

京都の置屋の女将 | The Geisha House Mother of Kyoto

京都の華道家元 | The Ikebana Grand Master of Kyoto

京都の懐石料理人 | The Kaiseki Chef of Kyoto

京都の舞妓指導者 | The Maiko Trainer of Kyoto

The Widow | La Viuda

Lewisham Lover

松山の道後温泉番頭 | The Dogo Onsen Keeper of Matsuyama

宮島の巫女 | The Shrine Maiden of Miyajima

Motorway Motel Madness

長崎のカステラ職人 | The Castella Baker of Nagasaki

名古屋の味噌職人 | The Miso Master of Nagoya

奈良の茶道師範 | The Tea Ceremony Master of Nara

新潟の杜氏 | The Master Brewer of Niigata

日光の豆腐職人 | The Tofu Maker of Nikko

能登の塩職人 | The Salt Maker of Noto

沖縄の三線奏者 | The Sanshin Player of Okinawa

大阪のラーメン女将 | The Ramen Mistress of Osaka

Pawnshop Pleasure

داستان‌های شب یلدا | Tales of Yalda Night

شعر و شراب | Poetry and Wine

بازار بزرگ | The Grand Bazaar

نوروز و بهار | Nowruz and Spring

کاروانسرا | The Caravanserai

日本の職人物語集其の一 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection I

日本の味覚物語集其の一 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection I

日本の味覚物語集其の二 | Japanese Culinary Tales Collection II

日本の職人物語集其の二 | Japanese Artisan Tales Collection II