Paris for One and Other Stories

“She was Nell O'Shea, and she was in Paris.”

Waiting for a man at a train station alone is miserable. Nell realized she could just walk away and find her own fun instead.

“She was a girl who liked a plan. She was a girl who liked a map.”

Living your life by a strict schedule makes you predictable. Sometimes the best version of yourself only shows up when the plan falls apart.

Fabien showed Nell that a stranger can see your value better than a long-term boyfriend. Sometimes you just need a fresh pair of eyes.

Buying a pricey pair of shoes can feel like a transformation. Those gold heels gave Nell the permission to be someone else for a night.