The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the fields. The sound of crickets filled the air as I rode up to the old farmhouse. It had been years since I'd last seen my grandfather, but memories flooded back as I dismounted my bike and walked towards the porch. My mother had warned me that he wasn't doing well – physically or mentally - but I couldn't have imagined what awaited me inside.
The sun was beating down on the rocky terrain, and every step felt like a challenge. Sweat dripped down my face as I gasped for air, but I refused to give up. This was something that had been calling to me for years: a solo hike across one of the most treacherous terrains in the world.
In the heart of Paris, where the Seine River flows, lies a hidden gem- an unassuming bookstore surrounded by quaint cafes and boutique shops. The store is called "Le Coeur de la Page," and it has been run by the same family for three generations. On any given day, you can find tourists browsing through the shelves alongside locals who have been coming here for years.
As a young girl growing up in rural Montana, Cassidy had always felt like an outsider. She spent most of her time wandering through the forests surrounding her family's cabin, daydreaming about a life beyond the mountains. When she turned eighteen, she packed her bags and left for New York City, determined to make a name for herself in the world of fashion design. But the road to success proved much more challenging than she ever imagined. Between long hours at work and struggling to pay rent on a tiny apartment, Cassidy began to wonder if leaving home was the biggest mistake of her life.
