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Stories to be Told
Fun and whimsical short stories that balance the serious topic of life. They’re all short, some as short as 50 words, others a bit longer. Enjoy reading them and let them brighten your day.
These are work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ©2025 by Gina M. Pérez all rights reserved.


Let Me Introduce Myself
Two strangers sit side-by-side at the terminal. As she grabbed her coat, the man dropped a small velvet pouch into her bag. As she walked to the gate, the stranger kept step with her.
Gina Perez
Aug 121 min read


Heartbreak Via Text
What a coward! He’s breaking up with me over a text. She didn’t know if she wanted to cry, scream, or laugh
Gina Perez
Aug 61 min read


Dancing in the Rain
We finally got the much-needed downpour, saturating the ground. The drought was over!
Gina Perez
Aug 11 min read


United by a Cup of Joe
At the Last Coffee Bean, the crowd is as eclectic as the coffee menu.
Gina Perez
Jul 301 min read


One is the Loneliest Number When it Comes to Family
My family of four dwindled down to one after mom's passing -- me.
Gina Perez
Jul 271 min read


She Named Her Hope
She was tired of living alone. It was time she cared for someone other than herself.
Gina Perez
Jul 241 min read


The World Outside My Window
The world outside my window is filled with interesting characters.
Gina Perez
Jul 211 min read


Out Running Old Age
On a quiet afternoon in the park, a scream pierced the silence — Move It.
Gina Perez
Jul 181 min read


The Butterfly Within
Nancy was captivated by the butterfly in front of her. As she shed the last restraints of her chrysalis, it reminded her of her own life....
Gina Perez
Jul 171 min read
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