Jack and Kitty's Feel-Good Stories: A Stitch of Serenity and Other Tales

By Kitty Norton and Jack Norton

Ever longed for a world where time pauses, and unconditional love envelops you? Want to escape to a place that feels like luxurious bubble baths, the sun's warm embrace, and joyful hugs? This collection of 11 short tales, Jack and Kitty's Feel-Good Stories, is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face - and make you want to dance like nobody's watching.

• A young girl soothes her anxiety through the rhythmic art of knitting.
• Two strangers from different worlds find solace in art.
• A treasure chest connects two children to their German immigrant roots.
• A former prisoner of war reunites with his wife, discovering beauty in the most unexpected places.
• A hotdog stand sparks an unexpected obsession with Pickleball ... and more stories that will tug at your heartstrings.

Indulge in some well-deserved me-time with these heartwarming tales. Whether you need a good chuckle, a dose of healing, or just a moment to feel good, this collection is your perfect companion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jack and Kitty Media Group
• Release date: Feb 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224606795

Kitty Norton

Kitty Norton is an Emmy Award winning author of steamy romance stories. She’s also an audio artist creating spicy audios and audiobooks. She created a publishing and production company called Jack and Kitty After Dark with her best friend and soulmate Jack (who happens to also be her husband).Jack and Kitty are popular vloggers and enjoy sharing quirky videos of their everyday life together.Kitty is proudly bisexual and is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. She also volunteers her time at a local animal rescue shelter and with several environmental organizations.Kitty Norton lives with her girlfriend and husband. She enjoys animals, travel, raw vegan food, gardening, yoga, pilates, reading, making music and spending time in nature.

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Jack and Kitty's Feel-Good Stories: A Stitch of Serenity and Other Tales

Jack and Kitty's Feel-Good Stories: A Stitch of Serenity and Other Tales

Kitty Norton

Jack Norton

Jack and Kitty Media Group

Contents

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1. A Stitch of Serenity

2. If You're Reading This, I Love You

3. The Crazy Man

4. They All Fall for Pickleball

5. Beneath the Old Oak Tree

6. Doris Loved to Fly

7. Nice Matters

8. Leprechaun's Gift

9. Rusty's Rescue

10. Haphazard Colors

11. The House That Built A Man

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Chapter 1

A Stitch of Serenity

Fifteen-year-old Ruby found little peace within herself. Ever since she started high school a year ago, she had been grappling with panic attacks that turned her world upside down.

School days for Ruby were a storm of anxiety. Her heart raced with every passing glance, every whispered word in the hallways. But one autumn afternoon, as amber leaves danced around her, Ruby's path home led her to an unexpected sanctuary.

Zumbrota, Minnesota, was the kind of small town where neighbors still nodded at each other when they passed by, and the local police were more likely to return a lost dog than solve a crime.

So, when Ruby glanced at Mrs. Landry on her walk home from school, she didn’t think anything of it.

Mrs. Landry, the lady known for her perpetual presence on her porch, sat there, her fingers dancing with yarn and needles. Her house, a charming sight with its flower-filled yard, always felt like a part of another, old-fashioned world.

Hello there, Mrs. Landry called out, her voice as soft as the scarf she was knitting.

Ruby, surprised, managed a shy Hi. She had never spoken to this gentle-looking older lady.

Why don't you come and sit a spell? I could use the company, Mrs. Landry suggested, patting the chair beside her.

Ruby hesitated but, drawn in by the woman's warm smile, she sat. They talked about everything and nothing – the crispness of the fall air, the squirrels playing tag. As they spoke, Ruby's usual whirlwind of thoughts began to settle.

Would you like to try knitting? Mrs. Landry asked one day. It's a wonderful way to relax.

With fumbling fingers, Ruby began her knitting journey. Each stitch was a challenge, but Mrs. Landry's patience was endless. With every dropped stitch and every new start, Ruby found her anxiety ebbing away, replaced by a tranquil focus.

Days turned into weeks. The bond between Ruby and Mrs. Landry grew with every yarn color they explored together. They shared stories and laughter, the kind that warms you from the inside.

One day, as winter whispered its arrival, Mrs. Landry invited Ruby inside her home. Stepping into the house was like entering an oasis of nostalgia and cheerfulness. The interior was a cozy embrace of knick-knacks and memories, each shelf and corner telling a story of simpler times.

As they settled into the living room, Mrs. Landry turned to Ruby. Would you like a cup of tea, dear? she asked, her voice as comforting as the atmosphere surrounding them.

Yes. Thank you! Ruby replied.

The air was perfumed with the inviting scents of warm tea and cinnamon. Ruby sat there, surrounded by the quaint charm of Mrs. Landry's world, feeling a deep sense of belonging.

This wasn't