The Charging Station (Fluent – Calm)
 
Ava isn’t great at waiting, especially in a quiet auto shop with nothing to do. But when she notices a boy calmly sketching patterns on paper, she finds a new way to slow her thoughts and steady her body.
 
This story highlights how creativity and curiosity can shift a restless moment into a calm one, using mid-level vocabulary and realistic dialogue to connect with fluent readers.
 
Ten hearts. Ten designs. And just enough stillness to get through the wait.
 
A strong addition to group conversations or independent reflection, this story invites readers to rethink how calm can be created, one choice at a time.