Good Stories

Good stories draw us in. They are narratives that transport us to different worlds; they let us live a different life for a few hours; they teach us; they help us grow and they move us. They are the kind of stories that leave their mark.

A well-constructed story keeps us wanting more and knows how to transport us – compliant, nearly hypnotized – across its pages from beginning to end. During the trip, we immerse ourselves in a world that is not our own, no matter how similar it may seem; it is the world of fiction, in which our imaginations are enriched and our curiosity – far from being satisfied – grows ever stronger.

Some stories have affected our lives, either because of the subject they deal with, the emotions they evoke, what ...

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