The Brave Swing

Incoming Editorial Team·Verified June 1, 2026

These days, Cheng-Cheng seems different. He doesn’t play baseball anymore and stays away from the field. It feels like he has something he can’t tell anyone. His mom tries to help but doesn’t know why. The fear and confusion come from one of the adults he trusts the most. One evening, Cheng-Cheng stands by the field, holding his bat, wondering—should he swing, or not?