Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

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“Rebel Rebel” by Lee M

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Aria’s seat squeaked as she fidgeted. The girl next to her gave her a dirty look, then primly turned back to the stage. Aria sat on an end seat right next to the separating screen. It was translucent so she could see the silhouettes of the boys on the other side. The auditorium felt stuffy. There were only a few occasions when the whole town gathered for an assembly. The yearly matching ceremony was the most nerve-wracking for both the adolescents and their parents. A good match could mean moving up in society. A bad one usually meant the el...

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“Secrets of Light” by Rali Ray

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The water was cool and clear and plentiful. It filled the rock-hollow to the brim, a pool of life-nurturing liquid fed by its source high in the mountains. Kiran knelt by the pools’ lip, dipped his hands into the water, and closed his eyes. It was high noon, but little light had managed to squeeze past the lush vegetation of the forest’s canopy. The understory remained cast in a green dimness with few dapples of gold coloring the leaves. Directly above the pool, the tree’s branches had been cleared—an open portal to the clouds—and ...

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“When There's a Will, There's a Way” by Emily Gumal

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When There’s a Will, There’s a Way “Happy birthday, Aishah!” Mama said, holding out a gift-wrapped package. I swallowed a lump in my throat as I looked at the present. I knew what it was. And it didn’t please me the slightest. I looked at my older sisters, Hasmah, Sabrinah and Iman, and my younger sister, Damia. Hasmah’s head was covered and she ev...

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Write a story in which societal rituals and expectations play a key role.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 18 stories

“Rebel Rebel” by Lee M

“Secrets of Light” by Rali Ray

“When There's a Will, There's a Way” by Emily Gumal

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story that focuses on the relationship between siblings.

Write a story about someone whose lifestyle has changed and is learning to adjust to new circumstances.

Write a story that uses flowers as a symbol.

Write a story about unrequited love.

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