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Celebrating the Extraordinary Power of Intervention, Kindness, and Compassion

The Intercessors: They Walk Among Us by D. L. Norris is a moving and inspiring collection of short stories that celebrates the extraordinary power of intervention. Inspired by real events, each narrative follows individuals confronting adversity—loss, isolation, crisis, regret, and despair—only to be met by timely acts of compassion, guidance, or mysterious encounters that alter the course of their lives. From a struggling writer reignited by a stranger’s encouragement, to a homeless man reclaiming dignity through a simple breakfast, and a teacher’s final act of courage, these stories reveal the profound impact of kindness and human connection. Threaded throughout every tale is a powerful conviction: redemption and renewal remain possible, no matter how deep the sorrow or how complicated the past. The intercessors—sometimes ordinary people performing extraordinary acts, sometimes figures whose presence defies explanation—offer hope, second chances, and unexpected pathways forward. With warmth, insight, and emotional depth, this anthology invites readers to reflect on the interventions that have shaped their own journeys and to find reassurance in the enduring truth that healing and transformation are always within reach.