Write a story about someone breaking a long family tradition.

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“Defying Custom” by Deja Wasti

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The room seemed to shake as Grandfather raised his voice. ‘Give Maleeka your property? Have you gone crazy, Faris?’ A vein pulsed at his temple as he glared at my father, hands clenching my father’s will. His face, darkened with rage, made me shudder even as I watched from behind the curtain. I watched my father in awe as he stood his ground, features set in a determined and confident stance. ‘Father, I have made my will, and I will not change it for you, or for any of my greedy brothers. I don’t care about your traditions. God has given me ...

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“There's nowhere you can be, if that isn't where you're meant to be...” by SUBHOBRATA BASU

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The couple was sitting together. However, there was a stillness in the air between them. They prayed that this should be the last time they would see each other. The couple had never apprehended a day like this in their wildest imagination. Both of them were waiting to be called for their divorce to be granted. While sitting, the man thought about those early days of marriage - his first visit to her house, his first meeting with her parents, etc. "Nobody gets married to the first girl one sees. I would be seeing more gir...

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“Traditions(Ctrl) and Dreams(Alt+Delete)” by Mayuri Agarwal

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The fate of Mira’s life was decided even before she was born. Her parents hailed from a small town of Saharanpur. Their family was a very orthodox and traditional one where the length of the veils and skirts was a matter of family honour and pride. It was a joint family consisting of three brothers, their docile wives and four kids all boys. Mira's parents were eagerly waiting for her arrival who was due next month. The brothers owned a family business of bathroom fittings and hardware supplies which was giving them good returns. Ever...

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“Dancing Boy” by Hana Mallory

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2019 - august THE rush of adrenaline, he was going to do this. Peter felt his skin wrapped tightly around his frame. He ran out onto the stage. The floor was hard and smooth and the air was cold and he could feel every part of him trembling. The lights filled his eyes and he could hear the audience’s applause. So this was it, this was what living felt like. Like any moment he would float to the ceiling, like the work he'd been doing for the past ten years was finally paying off. Man, it felt good. 2009 - August ‘Cmon mom, I will be late fo...

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“Rending Mythos” by Amy Lancaster

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Rending Mythos By Amy Lancaster The piercing ring of the phone made her freeze; the knife in her hand hovering over the vegetables on the small cutting board. Ainslee made no move to answer it in spite of the incessant demand. A tinny voice rattled out from the small speaker of the answering machine. The sound brought a sickening surge of adrenaline with it. As the machine reset itself, she let out the breath she had been unconsciously holding. Abruptly setting the knife on the counter, she turned her pale face ...

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Write a story about someone breaking a long family tradition.

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✍️ 170 stories

“Defying Custom” by Deja Wasti

“There's nowhere you can be, if that isn't where you're meant to be...” by SUBHOBRATA BASU

“Traditions(Ctrl) and Dreams(Alt+Delete)” by Mayuri Agarwal

“Dancing Boy” by Hana Mallory

“Rending Mythos” by Amy Lancaster

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