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Tiny love stories

A collection of heartbeats, in under 100 words
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Elly Zhang, Kristine Szeto, Ayana Khan, Alav Madani, Dhara Agrawal, Mallika Mohan, Yuna Ji, Ellie Zacharia, Mariam Sheikh, Emilyn Sun, Madison Bass, Coral Walia, Audrey Li, Ava Novak, Angelina Tao, Eva Muscal, Ada Arya, Maximus Bui, Davis Adams, and Bethel Kifle
Feb 13, 2026
Approximately 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold annually for Valentine's Day. This non-public holiday originated in Rome and is now when modern society celebrates love.
Approximately 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold annually for Valentine’s Day. This non-public holiday originated in Rome and is now when modern society celebrates love.
Jessica Wang

With the dawn of every florist’s favorite holiday, the world indulges in a most human emotion: love. Over a billion roses, millions of pounds of chocolate and various heart-shaped obscurities are purchased as big gestures for those who make life just a little sweeter. Still, relationships deserve the same care year-round that they receive on Valentine’s Day. In the spirit of Feb. 14, please enjoy 14 stories, plus four more, of the most insignificantly profound anecdotes of love.



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