Carolina Reads

I read a poem from Shake Loose My Skin by Sonia Sanchez. Follow me on Substack for more insights into my reading...https://carolinareads.substack.com/p/1a1c8dc8-5cef-42c5-9325-173f193b392d

“We say we love each other and we do, I don’t doubt it. ”

In this episode I share a story that shows us how elusive love can be. Two couples spend some time trying to define it, but never do reach a conclusion.

Happy Valentine’s Day !

I’m starting the year with one of my favorites. This story is about a young king who learns the true cost of a lavish lifestyle.

Please share your thoughts and as always send story suggestions !

It’s 2026 and that means I’ve been reading to you all for six years!! So excited for what this new season is going to bring.

Thanks for listening 💛

In this episode I read a short story from The Butterfly's Way: Voices from the Haitian Dyaspora in the United States Edited by Edwidge Danticat. This particular story touched me deeply, I am a former zombie girl turned to salt of the earth. I continue to share stories like these in order to revive all the other zombie girls out there. You are not alone.

TRIGGER WARNING: Themes of child sexual abuse.