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Whispers from Varadero
Paperback
Publisher Price: $6.99
ISBN13: 9781069575104
Publisher: Janice Wong Publishing
Published: May 20 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Whispers from Varadero is a heart-stirring short story inspired by true events, exploring the quiet, unforgettable connection between a Canadian city planner and a kind-hearted Cuban man she meets abroad. When Janelle escapes the relentless pace of Toronto for a solo birthday getaway in Varadero, she expects nothing more than sun-soaked stillness and silence. But a brief, chance encounter with Amador - a poetic soul navigating the economic weight and emotional quiet of life in Cuba sparks a bond that lingers far beyond her departure.
Through voice notes, small gestures, and shared glances beneath Caribbean sunsets, their connection deepens across distance and language. What begins as a fleeting interaction transforms into a meditation on longing, presence, and the unspoken stories that connect two people across cultures, countries, and quiet lives. Set between the realities of Havana and the hum of Toronto streetcars, Whispers from Varadero is a tender portrait of emotional intimacy, resilience, and the truths we carry with us but never a permanent goodbye.
For readers who believe not all love stories need happy endings, just honest ones.
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