A Summer Within

Incoming Editorial Team·Verified August 27, 2026

When her mother is suddenly hospitalized, 13-year-old Francisca is left in charge of her younger sister, Zoe, just one day before her figure-skating show. Shaken by the news, she hides the truth to shield Zoe, burying her own frustration beneath a mask of strength. Yet it is Zoe, with the gentle support of a caring neighbor, who tenderly rekindles her sister’s drive and desire.