real life stories Sam Kandej very short stories Wednesday, January 7, 2026 An Unforgettable Yalda by Sam Kandej In a small Iranian village, a solitary hike during a family celebration leads to a dangerous but meaningful encounter. We left Tehran an hour before dawn on December 20th, eager to reach my grandparents' home in time for breakfast. As the city slowly awakened, we looked forward to spending Yalda night with them in their quaint, peaceful village. We arrived at 8:35. Everyone was already eatin… Read more Labels: real life stories Sam Kandej very short stories 25 comments: