Offbeat Chronicles

Offbeat Chronicles

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The Loneliest Bee

The Loneliest Bee

Who would do anything to make a friend.

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René Volpi
Oct 20, 2023
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honey bee hovering purple flowers
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She worked hard all day to make honey for the hive. She went back and forth, ensuring her loads were at maximum proficiency.

Yet, none of the other bees cared whether she existed or not. She was invisible.

One day, as she was having a break, she started to think loneliness was her only friend. She couldn’t understand why…

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