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Story of My Cousin
A typhoon was approaching, on the day before my cousin’s vacation was set to start. He worried that the typhoon would keep him in school, and he wouldn’t be able to enjoy his whole vacation, so he started to bike back home. He was making good time,... More
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Story of My Father
When my father was in primary school, all he wanted was to see a film at the new cinema in town. So, he worked hard over months, doing chores, and helping others, until he was overjoyed to see that he had collected enough money for a ticket to the... More
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Story of My Friend
One of my friends from China, during their stay in Canada, had a frightful paranormal encounter, late one night. She lay half-awake in her bed, when she saw a black hand (with no body!) crawl up the stairs to the doorway leading to her room. She... More
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Story of My Friend in Primary School
My best friend from primary school shared with me a terrifying occurrence she endured. One time, her family and friends went for a camping trip to a large river in a valley. It was a hot and sunny day, and she loved to swim, so quickly went into... More
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Story of My Grandmother
My grandmother, when she was newly married, lived in the region of the Wuyi Mountain Range, which is now a famous national park, and is known for its’ difficult terrain, covered with an ancient forest. It is also known for producing “Da hong pao”,... More
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Story of My Mother
My mother, when in primary school, she was selected as a sprinter for their annual sports day. She was very excited when the day finally arrived, but that morning’s forecast shared of a possible thunderstorm. My grandparents felt that it was too... More
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Story of My Pen Friend
A Chinese girl, who I actually met in Canada, used to write “fanon” with me. She is also a talented illustrator, who enjoys usingthin, delicate lines and light colors to create a bright and relaxing atmosphere. She told me of a powerful experience... More
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Story of Myself
When I was 12 years old, I got to travel to Italy with my parents. I was very excited to explore Milan, and as a young artist, was curious of how the narrow streets of the city mixed with the colourful array of foods, flowers, and wares to be sold.... More
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Qiutong Lu aka. Lu
Illustration
“"Extraordinary Encounters" is a series of lucky and unlucky events that challenge the idea of control over our lives. Through these stories, we can gain a new appreciation of predestination and...” [More]