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The Ancient Seeds

The Ancient Seeds

Layla Khalidi3 min read

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.

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The Beekeeper's Daughter

The Beekeeper's Daughter

Layla Khalidi3 min read

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.

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The Olive Oil Taster

The Olive Oil Taster

Layla Khalidi2 min read

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.

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The Shepherd Moon

The Shepherd Moon

Layla Khalidi3 min read

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.

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The Terraced Hills

The Terraced Hills

Layla Khalidi2 min read

Engineer Kareem helps Palestinian villages maintain their ancient agricultural terraces—until he meets Dalia, who teaches him some structures need hearts, not blueprints.

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The Water Carrier

The Water Carrier

Layla Khalidi3 min read

In villages with intermittent water supply, Abu Nidal delivers life by donkey cart—until aid worker Lina realizes he carries more than just gallons.

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The Za'atar Fields

The Za'atar Fields

Layla Khalidi4 min read

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.

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