A first-time Palm Springs visitor expects to see a city reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden age before uncovering the hidden side of Palm Springs. Short story with text and audio.

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After discovering he gets special privileges by regularly claiming it’s his birthday, a boy finds a reason to hide on his actual birthday. Short story with text and audio.

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An amateur guitar and music maker builds a guitar for his daughter’s class project then plays for her teacher proving the instrument’s worth. Short story with text and audio.

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A new electric car owner is embarrassed to discover she has headlights so bright, other drivers might need to wear sunglasses at night. Short story with text and audio.

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A young graphic designer attempts two full time jobs by working remotely. How long will she handle overemployment and serving two masters? Short story with text and audio.

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Stranded on a Nevada freeway by a flat tire on their rented minivan, a family desperately needs help from a personal roadside assistant. Short story with text and audio.

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After accepting an invitation for a weekend on a yacht, three interns expect a luxury sail but get a very different racing experience. Short story with text and audio.

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Customers learn bulldozering and digging at a heavy equipment playground while their instructors learn strategies to butter them up for big tips. Short story with text and audio.

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Three friends uncover a backyard time capsule from their youth and read letters from their younger selves predicting life in the future. Short story with text and audio.

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How long will a family wait in what seems like a never-ending line for ice cream? And is it as good as promised? Short story with text and audio.

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