Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
In this episode, we explore the life and downfall of Montezuma II, the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire. Born into a powerful lineage, Montezuma leaned heavily on tradition, faith, and the wisdom passed down through generations. But when Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors arrived, those same traditions that once gave him strength became his greatest weakness — leading to the betrayal of his people, collapse, and his tragic death. EXCERPT STORY: UNDER THE UMBRELLA THORN In the second...
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
