This is Another Story – About life, fantasy, and everything in between

The Flower Hour #56: Snapdragons
Published on November 11, 2026November 10, 2026 by Yinglan
CFFC: Narrow Streets and Alleyways
Published on November 10, 2026November 9, 2026 by Yinglan
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #421 – Exploring Geometry
Published on November 8, 2026November 7, 2026 by Yinglan
#WeekendCoffeeShare – A Reflection on the 2026 Garden
Published on November 7, 2026November 6, 2026 by Yinglan
The Flower Hour #55: Late Season Flowers
Published on November 4, 2026November 3, 2026 by Yinglan
Hello November 2026!
Published on November 2, 2026November 1, 2026 by Yinglan
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #420 – Looking back at #125 – You Pick it!
Published on November 1, 2026 by Yinglan
#WeekendCoffeeShare – Wrapping Up October 2026
Published on October 31, 2026October 30, 2026 by Yinglan

About life, fantasy, and everything in between

Six Sentence Story: Loan

Published on November 13, 2026November 12, 2026 by Yinglan

After losing her job, Teri lies awake questioning her talents, future, and unexpected kiss with Harry. Shelley interrupts, urging her to get out of bed and find herself rather than merely think about it. Feeling discouraged, Teri finally sits up and jokingly asks to borrow Shelley’s intelligence, inspired by the prompt “Loan.”

Friday Fictioneers: Water Problems

Published on November 12, 2026November 11, 2026 by Yinglan

Aunt Aggie urgently demands that August fix a leaking, freezing water problem before winter worsens it. Although August explains that he is a hydrologic engineer, not a plumber, Aggie dismisses the distinction and insists he should handle it. Frustrated but resigned, August agrees to come over and solve the problem.

Pain after a 3-day weekend

Published on November 9, 2026November 8, 2026 by Yinglan

During a three-day gardening weekend, the writer completed several postponed tasks despite significant physical strain. She insulated rain barrels and the garage, harvested sweet potatoes and radishes, managed flower bulbs, chop-and-dropped plants and cover crops, and finished six greenhouse frames. Remaining projects include installing screens and building another greenhouse before Thanksgiving.

Six Sentence Story: Hollow

Published on November 6, 2026November 5, 2026 by Yinglan8 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: What a Life!

Published on November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 by Yinglan8 Comments

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Share Your World – Week of November 2, 2026

Published on November 3, 2026November 2, 2026 by Yinglan4 Comments

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Six Sentence Story: Surge

Published on October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 by Yinglan6 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: Cosplay

Published on October 29, 2026October 28, 2026 by Yinglan5 Comments

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Hometown Week

Published on October 28, 2026October 27, 2026 by YinglanLeave a comment

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Shanghai Part 6 – Day 4

Published on October 27, 2026October 26, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Shanghai Part 5 – Day 3

Published on October 26, 2026October 25, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #419 – Landmarks and Monuments

Published on October 25, 2026October 24, 2026 by Yinglan20 Comments

This week, John leads Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #419 with the traveling theme of Landmarks and Monuments.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – PVC Projects

Published on October 24, 2026October 23, 2026 by Yinglan4 Comments

Happy Saturday!

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Six Sentence Story: Hold

Published on October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 by Yinglan7 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: The house across the street

Published on October 22, 2026October 21, 2026 by Yinglan13 Comments

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Shanghai Part 4 – Day 2

Published on October 22, 2026October 21, 2026 by Yinglan5 Comments

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Shanghai Part 3 – Day 2

Published on October 21, 2026October 20, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Share Your World – Week of October 19, 2026

Published on October 20, 2026October 19, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Shanghai Part 2 – Day 1

Published on October 20, 2026October 19, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Shanghai Part 1 – Day 1

Published on October 19, 2026October 18, 2026 by Yinglan1 Comment

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #418 – Memories

Published on October 18, 2026October 17, 2026 by Yinglan8 Comments

This week, it’s Tina’s turn to lead Lens-Artists Photo Challenge and for challenge #418, it looks like I’m taking a stroll down memory lane.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – So much to do in the garden

Published on October 17, 2026October 16, 2026 by Yinglan4 Comments

Happy Saturday!

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Six Sentence Story: Curse

Published on October 16, 2026October 15, 2026 by Yinglan9 Comments

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Friday Fictioneers: Reality vs. Expectation

Published on October 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by Yinglan14 Comments

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Suzhou Part 8 – Day 4

Published on October 14, 2026October 13, 2026 by YinglanLeave a comment

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Share Your World – Week of October 12, 2026

Published on October 13, 2026October 12, 2026 by Yinglan5 Comments

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