A snowflake delights in its graceful descent toward a beloved presence, ultimately melting into her heart.
167 chars
In a small town tavern, the fallen scholar Kong Yiji—half a scholar, half a beggar—clings to his pride and knowledge.
2259 chars
A letter expressing profound disappointment and the severing of ties with a friend.
1494 chars
Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army, fights bravely, and later reveals her true identity.
334 chars
A touching tribute by Hu Shi to his mother.
2687 chars
A sharp and personal rejection of footbinding, using satire and social observation to reflect on cultural barbarism.
392 chars
An aging boatman shares his lifetime of betrayal and despair.
2224 chars
A frustrated man's commute turns into a chaotic clash of faiths.
2249 chars
A man is falsely accused of theft due to the betrayal of his wife.
1911 chars