Write a story about someone breaking a long family tradition.

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“Genesis” by Genesis Auli

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"Give it up. Eventually you will fold under my weight." Great. He's back. Just what I needed on this already stressful night. I roll over from where I had been trying to rest my eyes. On the small coffee table a couple feet from where I lay, a mound of white powder sits. It's been waiting for me to accept it. I will not. I am Genesis. I am the new Beginning. A demon is talking to me. I will now break the chains, the pattern of my dying family. For far too long, this same demon has nabbed hold of my relatives and has claimed them as his sl...

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“Broken Pieces” by Kristin Rothell

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He stared at the mirror in front of him, his mind struggling to come to terms with what he saw. The reflection stood tall, his black hair stylistically tousled, setting off his emerald green eyes framed with dark lashes. The tuxedo fit him to perfection, ordered and sized months ago. It had arrived just that morning in the hands of a personal delivery service, tipped well and thanked profusely. The crisp white shirt, a stark contrast to the pitch black tux, had not a speck of dirt on it and he had been told in no uncertain terms to keep it t...

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“It's Only Tradition ” by H. R. Robin

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Claire sat on the edge of her bed, stone-faced. With her mouth in a tight line and her eyes as cold and as dry as steel, she looked straight ahead at her doorknob. She willed it to be still, to never move and leave her quiet and unmoving on this bed until the end of time. The dress felt like a heavy drape on her body and the vail, like cobwebs on her hair. At this very moment, Claire hated everything and everyone.Though she wished until every muscle ached and stared until her eyes throbbed, that's traitor of a doorknob still turned and with ...

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“Shrine” by Mashi B

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They say parents make up all kinds of rules, just to keep their children safe. Don’t climb on the couch, don’t walk around with your muddy shoes on, close the closet door tight shut before going to bed… Normal stuff really, as if you or I needed to be reminded that. Some families, however, go as far as calling their rules “traditions”. See, breaking a rule is easy. You’ll get punished for it with your mother’s cooking being placed on the table louder than usual, or your father’s disappointed gaze, maybe auntie will tell you to clean the atti...

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“Tradition Be Damned” by Arya Greenwood

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“Three hundred men twenty miles outside the gates, and my scouts have seen nothing of this?” The colonel shook his head, dull-brown wisps of hair falling over his brow. He threw me a look of skepticism over the large oak table between us. “You know that I trust your abilities, Miss Tate, but surely this information is just another bit of farce to confuse the spies that might be listening.” Spies such as I, I presumed. I gave the colonel a severe look. “I beg your pardon, sir, but I got the captain drunk myself and am quite sure he could not ...

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“OFF TO WORK” by Henry Briggs

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“Reuben, Reuben! Are you paying attention?” Georgios asks while tugging on my garment. I stop my horse and wipe my forehead. I answer, “Yes, I’m well. I’m just a little tired from all of the traveling.” Georgios knows that I am lying. Of course, he does. We have been friends for seven years. Georgios speeds up his horse to block my horse from walking and looks me in the face. He says, “I know it’s none of my business, but you have to snap out of it! We are about to see the general soon. You don’t want him thinking you are an ungrateful Jew. ...

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“Breaking the legacy” by Erick Mokamba

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A drop of ink can make a million think, but for me, a cooking challenge was worth my thought. Garet is the name my mother gave me, which if turned way round meant Great. Am the only boy among my five other siblings. Born from a family of soldiers, it was imminent when I would graduate; I had to join the defense forces; I with no objection to it until a certain Friday.That day was rather odd to me than other days. I walked down to the grocery to pick up lettuce leaves to prepare a hamburger, which was a challenge I took from the tv. Aft...

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“Freedom Not for the Self” by Adam Sahlfed

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As the clock strikes four, i am awoken to the sound of countless clattering clocks. It does not matter if i count them for they always change, in number and location. As my day cannot begin with out there silence i most find each one and silence it, never getting to have a full nights sleep is put towards the silencing of these Heathenistic contraptions. With the silencing of the last beast my doors are thrown open as my families butlers and maids usher me to my next task. For that is really what my life is, not one of joy or pleasure, no. I...

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“The Secret File” by Iorkegh Donatus

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Breathless! my body stretched on a couch in a ward at the intensive care unit of Madonna Hospital, Makurdi."Ten minutes he will be up", the doctor said. I was brought in by a do-gooder, with cold feet and a broken arm. I passed out. So I am told.My ordeal is related to the event of yesterday, of my discovery of the important documents in my late uncle’s file. Every member of the family is curious about my uncle’s land, all eyes rolling out for a share of his wealth and fortune accrued from a tough journey from a local craftsman to a Director...

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“Mentanoia” by Samje 2314

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The most beautiful thing of life is its unpredictiveness.But sometimes some strange symbol from the universe tells us the actual future, same thing happened with 12 years old Archi. Teenage,the most important lessons of life are being taught by this age. Like some normal day Archi went to her school. Suddenly a boy Suchit carrying his bag with lots of books in it fell down,Archi saw him,she felt something strange in her stomach,that little girl didn't knew that the starange thing were actually the butterflies of excitement.Archi have heard a...

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“A Psycopath's Legacy” by Jmen Seso

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Metal scrapes against metal, sharpening my father’s favorite knives. His sickening grin curves upwards in delight as he watches another horrific torture event. “Son, this shall become your future. Your mother’s and my blood run through your veins,” he told me with his deep voice. A voice that when a person stays alone in the night streets. A terrifying laugh that echoes across a deserted alleyway and makes goosebumps rise and chill their blood. I watch the scene in front of us. A man who hasn't paid his debt now sat beaten unconscious by m...

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“Bad Turkey” by Jessica Bell

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Every year it is the same stupid thing. Being a teenage boy in a happy-go-lucky family that goes ga ga for the holidays really sucks. Most of my time I want to be left alone with my video games, but once again it is that time of year. Mom is decorating the house, dad went and got a real Christmas tree, my sister is decorating the tree and here I am waiting for it to be over. What’s worse is that we have this super annoying aunt, who thinks that she can cook like a master chef and she always insists on cooking a turkey for Christmas. The bad ...

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“In A Name.” by Raquel Archer

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“Honestly, child. When are you going to name your baby?” The lady queried with a pointed stare as she cradled the newborn in her decrepit hold. “Time is running out.”An irritated sigh passed through the nose of the only other occupant on the front porch.“We’ve talked about this, Gran.” The new mother lightly bounced her leg to busy herself while the elder regarded the infant. “We’re still deciding.”“You’ve had nine months to come up with something, and an additional two weeks have passed. If you need help all you need is to ask.” The elder s...

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“The Blessing” by Natalie Johnson

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The lake shimmered and sparkled, the moonlight dancing across its inky surface. The breeze was soft and cool and it caused the leaves to rustle quietly. The night felt magical, filled with limitless possibilities. Elyan sat on the grassy bank that surrounded the lake, running his fingers through the frigid water. He felt his fingertips turn blue, yet he continued to hold them beneath the surface. He liked the pain. He understood it. This pain was physical. It was temporary. He could remove his fingers from the lake whenever he chose, and the...

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“Traditions for Granted” by Angela Doverspike

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Rose’s crooked, brittle hands worked tirelessly as she sliced and diced. Her swollen finger joints ached. Her elbows ached. Her back ached. Her knees, ankles, and feet. Everything ached. There wasn’t a joint space in her body that wasn’t stiff. Cartilage had long since worn away. Bone grinding with bone. Of all days, today had to be the worst. Tomorrow wouldn’t be much better. Tomorrow was Thanksgiving. Yet she’d still give thanks to the Lord above for her life, as painful and lonely as it may be. However brief a time, her old, tiny hou...

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Write a story about someone breaking a long family tradition.

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✍️ 170 stories

“Genesis” by Genesis Auli

“Broken Pieces” by Kristin Rothell

“It's Only Tradition ” by H. R. Robin

“Shrine” by Mashi B

“Tradition Be Damned” by Arya Greenwood

“OFF TO WORK” by Henry Briggs

“Breaking the legacy” by Erick Mokamba

“Freedom Not for the Self” by Adam Sahlfed

“The Secret File” by Iorkegh Donatus

“Mentanoia” by Samje 2314

“A Psycopath's Legacy” by Jmen Seso

“Bad Turkey” by Jessica Bell

“In A Name.” by Raquel Archer

“The Blessing” by Natalie Johnson

“Traditions for Granted” by Angela Doverspike

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