97 stories
The Keffiyeh Vendor | بائع الكوفية
She buys a keffiyeh in Jerusalem's Old City. He's the vendor who sells it. Between negotiations, they negotiate something far more complicated.
פרשה באריאל | Ariel Affair
At Ariel University, a Palestinian student and an Israeli professor navigate dangerous territory—academically and personally.
תשוקה בגבול | Border Passion
An Israeli border officer and a Palestinian woman meet secretly at night, crossing borders that maps will never show.
Checkpoint Desire
Stranded at a checkpoint, Nour shares a taxi with Khalil, a stranger whose presence turns a frustrating delay into an unforgettable night.
Dabke Until Dawn
At a rooftop party in Ramallah, Zeina meets Sami—a dabke instructor whose moves on the dance floor promise even better moves in private.
Knafeh Nights in Nablus
Rania returns to her family's legendary knafeh shop, where the new pastry chef Karim stirs more than just cheese and semolina.
Maqluba and Memories
When Hana's mother sends her to learn traditional cooking from her recently-divorced uncle, the lessons become far more intimate than either expected.
The Al-Quds Professor
PhD student Mira travels to Al-Quds University for research, finding her dissertation advisor Dr. Khalil offers lessons far beyond academic discourse.
The Almond Blossom
Every spring, the almond orchards bloom in the hills of Sebastia—and every spring, Haneen returns to her grandfather's farm, where caretaker Ziad waits with more than just flowers.
The Ancient Seeds
Botanist Layla works to preserve Palestinian heirloom seeds—until farmer Ibrahim shares varieties no one has seen in decades, along with his carefully guarded heart.
The Antique Dealer of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem's Old City, dealer Mahmoud sells artifacts of a vanishing world—until curator Lina walks in looking for a piece and finds something priceless.
The Arak Distillery
When Nadia inherits her grandfather's arak distillery in Beit Jala, she clashes with master distiller Jibril—until their rivalry ferments into something stronger.
The Architect's Return
After twenty years in Dubai, architect Samir returns to restore his grandmother's house in Jaffa—and finds preservation specialist Maya has already started without him.
The Bakery of Haifa
Before dawn in Haifa, baker Mahmoud makes bread for three communities—until food blogger Hala tastes his ka'ak and decides she wants the recipe and the man.
The Baklava Kiss
At a sweets shop in East Jerusalem, assistant Sami catches the owner's daughter Hana stealing baklava—and offers to keep her secret for a price sweeter than honey.
The Balcony Garden
In a cramped Ramallah apartment, Fatima grows an impossible garden on her balcony—until neighbor Yusuf starts passing her seeds, and something else blooms between them.
The Beekeeper's Daughter
Rania inherits her father's bee colonies in the hills of Palestine—along with his assistant Omar, whose patience with the bees extends to matters of the heart.
The Bethlehem Star
Tour guide Mariam shows pilgrims the holy sites by day—but it's the astronomer Karim who shows her the real stars, and a different kind of heaven.
The Bethlehem Widow
Omar, a young carpenter, takes a job restoring the home of Umm Elias, a beautiful widow whose loneliness mirrors his own.
The Blacksmith's Forge
In Hebron's old city, blacksmith Mahmoud hammers iron into art—until metalworker Maya arrives from abroad and they discover sparks can fly in more ways than one.
The Calligraphy Master
Art student Leila travels to Nablus to study with calligraphy master Hussein—and finds that Arabic script isn't the only thing with hidden curves and secret meanings.
The Carpet Weaver
In a workshop hidden in Hebron's old city, carpet weaver Abu Hani creates tapestries that tell Palestinian stories—until collector Rima offers to buy his art and his heart.
The Citrus Grove
When Lama returns to restore her grandparents' abandoned citrus grove near Jaffa, she finds caretaker Mahmoud has kept more than just the trees alive.
The Coffee Fortune
When Samira reads Kamal's coffee grounds at a Nablus café, she sees a future that terrifies her—one where she's the woman standing beside him.
The Coffee Shop Revolutionary
Hisham runs a coffee shop that doubles as a meeting place for artists and activists—until Nour walks in seeking caffeine and finds revolution, romance, and really good kahwa.
The Damascus Connection
Separated by borders since the Nakba, Palestinian diaspora Sami meets his cousin Layla in Jordan—and discovers that some family connections run deeper than blood.
The Damascus Rose
Perfumer Layla creates scents from Damascus roses grown in Palestine—until fragrance collector Rami asks her to make something that smells like love.
The Date Palm Guardian
In the Jordan Valley, Umm Azzam tends ancient date palms—until agricultural researcher Walid arrives and discovers that some trees bear sweeter fruit than others.
The Dead Sea Retreat
Exhausted executive Farah books a wellness retreat by the Dead Sea, where therapist Tariq's healing touch awakens more than just tired muscles.
The Debka Teacher
American-born Nadia joins a dabke troupe in Bethlehem to reconnect with her roots—and finds herself falling for instructor Kareem, whose steps are as precise as his passion.
The Drummer's Call
Before dawn in Ramadan, drummer Abu Walid walks the streets waking families for suhoor—until insomniac Mira starts following the sound and finds something to keep her awake.
The Embroidery Lesson
Leila learns traditional Palestinian embroidery from her mother's friend—and discovers that Imm Rami's teachings extend far beyond thread and needle.
The Falafel Queen
Hana runs the best falafel stand in East Jerusalem, and food critic Sami comes to write a review—leaving with much more than a story.
The Fig Tree Inheritance
Maya inherits an ancient fig tree from her grandmother—along with caretaker Amin, whose devotion to the tree extends unexpectedly to its new owner.
The Final Harvest
In the last Palestinian village still growing traditional wheat, farmer Hassan faces his final harvest—until researcher Amira arrives and gives him a reason to plant again.
The Fisherman's Wife
When Nadia's fisherman husband is lost at sea, his brother Samir helps her survive—until grief transforms into something neither expected.
The Freedom Tunnel
Journalist Nour infiltrates Gaza through the tunnels for a story—and finds guide Marwan offers passage to more than just the other side.
The Gaza Fisherman
Sara, an aid worker, finds unexpected passion with Yousef, a fisherman whose gentle strength offers shelter from the storm of her days.
The Glass of Arak
At a Haifa bar, strangers Dalia and Amir share a bottle of arak—and discover that some connections form faster than ice dissolves in anise.
The Hammam Encounter
At a traditional hammam in Nablus, Amal's routine visit becomes extraordinary when she meets Kawthar—a woman whose touch heals more than muscles.
The Hebron Glassblower
Documentary filmmaker Rana comes to Hebron to film the ancient glass tradition and finds herself captivated by master craftsman Bassam, whose art mirrors his passion.
The Henna Artist of Gaza
Master henna artist Salma decorates brides across Gaza—until she meets Karim at a wedding and he asks her to paint something just for him.
The Henna Night Stranger
At her sister's henna night, Maysoon meets a mysterious musician named Khaled—whose presence wasn't planned but whose touch feels predestined.
The Hookah Lounge
In a hidden hookah lounge in Ramallah, Dina escapes her family's expectations—and finds Rami, whose smoke-ring conversations lead somewhere dangerous and sweet.
The Jasmine Seller
Every evening, Umm Khalil sells jasmine garlands at Damascus Gate—until businessman Fadi stops to buy, and finds her scent intoxicating in more ways than one.
The Jericho Spring
Maya discovers an ancient spring outside Jericho—and the groundskeeper Rashid, whose knowledge of the old ways runs as deep as the water.
The Jerusalem Guide
American tourist Jordan hires local guide Mariam to show him the real Jerusalem—and discovers the ancient city has lessons to teach about more than history.
The Keffiyeh Weaver
The last traditional keffiyeh factory in Palestine holds secrets—including the weaver Walid, whose threads connect Mira to a heritage she never knew she needed.
The Last Keymaker
Abu Salim makes keys for locks that no longer exist—until historian Jana discovers his workshop and learns some doors should never be closed.
The Lemon Grove Legacy
Documentary maker Yara films the last traditional lemon harvest in Acre—and falls for grove owner Walid, whose bitter-sweet family history mirrors his fruit.
The Maqloubeh Night
When Yusra invites her new neighbor Ibrahim for her famous maqloubeh, neither expects the evening to flip their lives upside down—just like the dish.
The Midnight Baker
Insomniac Layla discovers a bakery open at 3 AM—and baker Khalil, whose nocturnal rhythms match hers in more ways than one.
The Midnight Crossing
At the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and Palestine, Yara and Amir meet during a midnight delay—and discover that borders are meaningless when hearts connect.
The Midwife of Jenin
Traditional midwife Imm Noor has delivered hundreds of babies in Jenin camp—until young doctor Samir arrives and challenges everything she knows about birth, death, and desire.
The Moonlit Vineyard
On moonlit nights, Nabil tends his family's ancient vineyard in Beit Sahour—until wine lover Rania wanders in lost and finds something more intoxicating than any vintage.
The Musakhan Maker
When Dina's restaurant struggles, a mysterious investor named Ibrahim offers help—but his terms extend far beyond business.
The Music Teacher of Birzeit
At Birzeit University, Professor Omar teaches traditional Palestinian music—until his brightest student Dina composes something that changes their entire relationship.
The Nablus Nights
American photographer Zara documents Nablus nightlife for a magazine—and finds DJ Tarek spinning more than just records at the city's hottest underground club.
The Nakba Day Reunion
At a Nakba Day commemoration in Chicago, Amira reconnects with her childhood friend Jamal—now a man whose passion for justice matches his passion for her.
The Night Bus to Jerusalem
On the last bus from Amman to Jerusalem, strangers Nabil and Sana share the overnight journey—and discover that some connections need no more than twelve hours to become eternal.
The Olive Harvest
During the annual olive harvest in Nablus, Yasmin finds herself drawn to the mysterious Ahmad, whose hands work the ancient trees with surprising tenderness.
The Olive Oil Taster
International olive oil judge Layla returns to Palestine to taste local oils—and finds that producer Abed's creation awakens more than just her professional palate.
The Olive Press Operator
At an ancient olive press in Sebastia, Mira finds Bassam still using methods unchanged for centuries—and discovers that some traditions include passion.
The Orange Blossom Spring
Every spring, the orange groves of Jaffa bloom with intoxicating fragrance—and every spring, diaspora daughter Leila returns to find old flame Sami waiting among the trees.
The Palestinian Wedding
As a bridesmaid at her cousin's Ramallah wedding, Layla never expected to fall for the best man—especially not her cousin's ex-boyfriend's brother.
The Pearl Diver's Legacy
Gaza once had pearl divers—now only Abu Rashid remembers the trade. When marine biologist Lina comes to document the vanished industry, she finds treasures beyond pearls.
The Pharmacist of Haifa
Widower Ibrahim runs the oldest pharmacy in Haifa's Arab quarter—until Dr. Amira starts sending patients, and their prescription becomes something neither expected.
The Photographer of Gaza
Award-winning photographer Tariq documents Gaza's reality—until journalist Sara embeds with him and discovers some images can't be captured, only felt.
The Poet's Daughter
Huda falls for Salim, a renowned Palestinian poet whose words have haunted her for years—but their connection comes with an impossible complication.
The Pomegranate Orchard
Fatima tends her grandmother's pomegranate orchard alone—until Iraqi refugee Kareem arrives seeking work, and they discover that sweetness can grow from bitter soil.
The Pottery Wheel
Ceramic artist Layla rents studio space from master potter Hassan—and discovers that clay isn't the only thing that responds to patient hands.
The Qanun Player
At a private concert in Jerusalem, music journalist Rania interviews qanun master Adel—and discovers his seventy-eight strings can play more than notes.
The Quilt Maker's Promise
Imm Rashid sews quilts from fabric pieces spanning generations—until artist Mahmoud asks her to create something from the clothes of his lost family, and they mend more than cloth.
The Ramallah Rooftop
Dalia hosts a secret rooftop party in Ramallah where she encounters Tariq, a mysterious artist whose paintings—and touch—reveal hidden desires.
The Refugee Camp Doctor
Dr. Layla finds purpose treating patients in Jenin refugee camp—and unexpected passion with Mahmoud, a resistance fighter whose wounds run deeper than flesh.
The Resistance Poet
At an underground poetry slam in Haifa, Sana meets Amir, whose verses cut like resistance and whose touch heals like rain.
The Rose Water Maker
In the hills above Nablus, Umm Suleiman distills rose water the ancient way—until perfume buyer Tariq tastes her product and decides he wants more than fragrance.
The Samaritan's Secret
In the ancient village of Nablus lives one of the world's last Samaritans—and Yusuf holds more than religious secrets when anthropologist Elena enters his world.
The Sea Salt Gatherer
On the coast near Gaza, Youssef harvests salt the ancient way—until researcher Nadia comes to document his methods and discovers she's hungry for more than knowledge.
The Shepherd Moon
On full moon nights, shepherd Yasir leads his flock through ancient paths—until documentary maker Nadia follows him and discovers light comes in many forms.
The Shepherd's Daughter
Bedouin shepherd Noura leads her flock through the Negev hills—until journalist Adam embeds with her community and discovers stories worth more than headlines.
The Silkworm Keeper
One of Palestine's last silk farmers, Abu Samer tends his silkworms in the hills outside Nablus—until fashion designer Leila seeks his threads and finds much more.
The Soap Factory
Visiting her family's historic soap factory in Nablus, Yara falls for the factory manager Omar—a man whose patience with the ancient craft extends to matters of the heart.
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
Leila inherits her father's spice shop in Jerusalem's Old City—and finds that competitor Samir next door has a recipe for more than just trade wars.
The Stone Mason of Bethlehem
Master mason Yusef restores ancient churches for a living—until architect Rima arrives to document his work and becomes the most beautiful thing he's ever built.
The Storyteller's Tent
At festivals across Palestine, Hakawati Abu Jamil tells tales—until visiting writer Sara asks for a private performance and discovers some stories need two voices.
The Sumac Harvest
During the wild sumac harvest in the Galilee hills, Reem works alongside Ziad—a reclusive herbalist whose knowledge of plants extends to the secrets of the heart.
The Taboon Bread Baker
Every morning before dawn, Umm Said bakes taboon bread in her ancient stone oven—until a young man named Faris asks to learn, igniting fires beyond the clay.
The Tattoo Artist of Ramallah
Traditional tattoo artist Yasmine revives the ancient Palestinian face markings—until client Rami asks for something more permanent than ink.
The Terraced Hills
Engineer Kareem helps Palestinian villages maintain their ancient agricultural terraces—until he meets Dalia, who teaches him some structures need hearts, not blueprints.
The Underground Restaurant
Chef Rania runs a secret supper club in Ramallah—until food critic Karim arrives uninvited and demands a taste of everything she's hiding.
The Vine Leaf Roller
Every spring, Umm Jamil rolls a thousand vine leaves—until her new neighbor Abed asks to help, and their fingers find more than just grape leaves to explore.
The Water Carrier
In villages with intermittent water supply, Abu Nidal delivers life by donkey cart—until aid worker Lina realizes he carries more than just gallons.
The Watermelon Season
Every summer, the watermelons in Jenin turn red and sweet—and every summer, farmer Khaled waits for Dina to return from the city.
The Wedding Singer of Hebron
At her cousin's wedding in Hebron, Lina is captivated by the lead singer of the band, whose voice promises pleasures beyond music.
The Winemaker's Secret
In the Christian village of Beit Jala, winemaker George guards ancient grape varietals—until sommelier Mira arrives and tastes something more intoxicating than wine.
The Za'atar Fields
Reem returns to her family's za'atar farm in the West Bank and finds her childhood sweetheart Nasir waiting—older, wiser, and still wanting her.