9A woman on the subway clutches a pair of ballet slippers as tears run silently down her face.

An older man sits alone on his darkened porch every night, buffing his pair of blue suede shoes.

If you could walk in someone else's shoes, what would you learn?

Stories with Sole is a compilation of micro-fiction stories that showcase human resiliency. Through poignant stories, writer and storyteller Kelly Maurica weaves tales of love, loss, heartache, joy, and acceptance, highlighting life's complexities and illuminating hope. These soulful vignettes represent the promise that even though life is difficult, the human spirit perseveres and endures personal crisis with a courageous heart and an open soul.

Everybody has a story.

Every shoe has a sole.

Walk with us.