Content warning: This story contains an intense depiction of abuse / physical violence.

An Ursa original audio story: “Happy Family,” by William Pei Shih. It’s the story of a lost childhood, a struggling restaurant, and a bygone era of Chinatown. 

Read along at ursastory.com/happy 

Interview with William Pei Shih.

“Happy Family”

Written by William Pei Shih

Story edited by Dawnie Walton

Audio story produced, directed, and sound designed by Alicia Qian

Illustrated by Christina Chung

Music by Jiro Yoshioka

Performed by Aria Song

Audio Engineering: David Verdugo (Demun Studios) and Deon Vozov (LA Voiceover)

Executive Producers: Dawnie Walton and Mark Armstrong

Distributed by Lit Hub Radio

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