And now for something different — because let’s face it: we need to unplug sometimes. Even if just for a few minutes.
I wrote a Short Story.
It’s called The Glass Hot-Air Balloon — and it’s now live!
🎙️📚 You can listen to it or read it: both in English & Italian.
Most of you probably know I’ve been helping my mom edit, translate, and produce the podcast for some wonderful children’s stories over the past few months.
But this one is a little different — it’s the first story I wrote entirely in my own style.
It’s short, but it carries a lot of meaning… and I hope it brings a little magic to whoever reads it — for themselves, their kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, or anyone who still believes in a little enchantment.
Here’s how it begins:
"What a magnificent full moon!
Late April.
The San Fernando Valley shimmered gently.
Tiny lights flickered softly,
like electric fireflies in summer dreams.
In a small garden, beneath an old wise lemon tree,
something special was about to happen."
If you have a few minutes, give it a listen or a read.
Let me know what you think — I’d love to hear!
The Glass Hot-Air Balloon, By Marco Ciappelli (English Version)
📻 Narrated Podcast: storiesottolestellepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-glass-hot-air-balloon-a-short-story-written-by-marco-ciappelli-english-version-stories-sotto-le-stelle-podcast-short-stories-for-children-and-the-young-at-heart
Website, to read or listen in English & Italian: https://www.storiesottolestelle.com/storie-per-bambini-da-leggere-e-ascoltare-children-stories-to-read-and-listen/la-mongolfiera-di-vetro
Enjoy!
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