Tales Across Almost
The Train I Didn't Board
The train to Vienna leaves at nineteen forty, and Feri arrives with two tickets. I am eighteen, and on the platform I have to decide whether to get on.
Reading time: 5 minStories for young adults
There is an age when you are no longer a child, but not yet an adult — and this is when the biggest decisions must be made. This collection speaks to that time.
We do not preach or advise: we simply show a single moment before a decision, and leave it to the reader to decide what they would do. The characters here decide — they do not drift.
Reading time: 5–7 minutes per story.
Stories in this collection
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After the Ribbon Ceremony
On the night of the ribbon ceremony, two friends sit on the school steps. One of them will not go to university. The night ends with a decision.
Reading time: 5 min
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The Draw
The final point is awarded by mistake. A seventeen-year-old decides whether to say anything.
Reading time: 5 min
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The Test I Didn't Hand In
Ten minutes before the test, the paper is in my pocket. I can copy it — or fail honestly.
Reading time: 6 min
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The Sound Check
A guitar string breaks at the sound check. A seventeen-year-old must decide whether to sing a song nobody has heard.
Reading time: 5 min Tales Across Almost
The Last Signal
A young engineer’s desperate attempt to restore a lost connection in a remote mountain village, uncovering secrets that could change lives forever.
Reading time: 5 min Tales Across Almost
The Reach
A sixteen-year-old climber has spent five months falling at the same move on route fourteen. On the last night before the wall is stripped, she learns why.
Reading time: 5 minFrequently asked questions
Who are these stories for?
For readers aged 14 and up. The stories are about young adults and are told from their perspective.
Is there romance in these stories?
Yes, but emotional and restrained: glances, unspoken words, a kiss. No explicit content.
What themes do these stories explore?
Identity, first decisions, friendships drifting apart, family expectations, and what it feels like to be on the verge of adulthood.
Do they deal with difficult topics?
Yes, thoughtfully and responsibly — but never portray harmful behaviour as something to follow.
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