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283 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lo...

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Title: The Lost Letters of Venice

Level: Intermediate (B2)


#Story :

During her vacation in Venice, Mia rents an old apartment near a quiet canal. One evening, she discovers a hidden bundle of love letters under the floorboards, written in the 1940s by a man named Luca to a woman named Elena. His words are filled with passion, longing, and plans to escape together. Intrigued, Mia searches for clues, which lead her to an old bridge once known as the Ponte delle Maravegie, where lovers used to meet in secret. There, she meets Sofia, an elderly woman who reveals herself as Elena’s niece and shares the tragic tale: Elena was forced into an arranged marriage and disappeared before she and Luca could escape. Mia feels an unexplainable connection to Elena and realizes she might be carrying her spirit. In a final, emotional act, Mia releases the letters and locket into the canal, completing the story and freeing their lingering love. As she leaves the bridge, she feels peace—knowing some love stories simply wait for the right soul to return.



#Vocabulary :

  • Linger : to stay in a place longer than expected, often with emotional weight.
  • Bundle : a collection of things tied together.
  • Unwavering : steady and firm; not changing or weakening.
  • Glance : a quick look.
  • Whispered Confession : quietly spoken admission of something personal or secret.



#Grammar Focus:

  • Past Perfect Tense
  • Used for actions that were completed before another action in the past.
  • Example: Elena had planned to escape before she vanished.
  • Modal Verbs for Possibility (Might / Could / May)
  • Used to express uncertainty or possibility.
  • Example: Mia might be carrying Elena’s spirit.
  • Passive Voice in the Past
  • Used to focus on the action rather than the subject.
  • Example: The letters were hidden under the floorboards.

 

 

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