Socialnorms Stories

In 1864, the Ottoman Empire is changing-but not fast enough for those who can see the cracks. When Anna Weiss, a disciplined German governess, arrives in Istanbul, she expects quiet work and careful anonymity. Instead, she finds herself in the household of a reformist bureaucrat where every word, every silence, carries weight. Tasked with educating a sharp and willful young girl, Anna must navigate a world of veils, unspoken rules, and watchful eyes. But it is not the household that unsettles her most. It is Salih Bey-a soldier shaped by duty, restraint, and a mind that refuses the limits placed upon him. He was trained to command, not to question. She was taught to observe, not to belong. Between them lies a fragile distance-of language, faith, and empire. But in a city balanced between tradition and transformation, even the most careful lives can collide. And when they do- what is written in ink may not withstand what is forged in iron. --- Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. While I have made every effort to maintain historical accuracy, certain aspects of the time period, cultural practices, and events have been adapted, altered, or dramatized for the sake of storytelling. This novel does not claim to be a precise historical record but rather a work that blends historical elements with fiction to create an engaging narrative. Ilgin Marel, 2026

A Second Chance is a story about a 17-year-old girl who goes back in time to stop someone whom she barely knows from killing himself. Its loosely based on the story "in 27 Days" but its going to take a completely different turn, I promise. I cant say much more without giving spoilers to things I want to happen really late in the story.

Two men bound by routine and invention find, for a brief moment, a shared rhythm-until the fragile machinery of life falters, leaving one haunted by the echo of what might have been.

1 part poem!! I made this poem in class one day and decided why not post it!! (It is long so I'm sorry guys!!) If you guys want more longer poems I have let me know!! (Disclaimer: the pictures used aren't mine!!)

Mystra is a organimal living in a land named Theall. Everyone in that land has a special gift. From flying things to creating things out of nowhere, from shapeshifters to zombies, everything exists in Theall. Theall is full of good and evil. No one can guess what resides in the heart. With myths, conventions and societal norms Theall exist. Rights and Awayland are where extremists live. These are people who have defined their life. Rights are people who live by their rules and Awayland is a place where people who hate rules live. Mystra tries to fit into the places and with the people around her. With her hunt to find her true identity, Mystra leads her life in the land of Theall, waiting for the day that will changes her, her life by giving her a goal.

A small, dark sanctuary for a soul burdened with despair, a secret exit from our world to the one far more beautiful... ...the word built with words and lyrics... ...the world of poetry. ------------------------------ The second poetry book I wrote, marked complete when reached 15 poems, and in quality who knows... may be better may be worse from the first one... I am not the one to say that... Best ranks: #88 in thinking

Presumption is believing something to be true based on it's probability of occurrence. Now something might not ever happen, its possibility maybe closer to none but a person would presume it to be true. Similar is Shanzay Ibad, A bright intelligent mind who has only negative presumptions about life. Her insecurities gets the best of her and she can only think of worst things happening to her. Maybe it's her tragic past that haunts her or her lack of trust on people and everything around her. Total Opposite in nature, Azlaan Murtaza; intelligent, lively, optimistic, who never let negative thoughts gets the best of him. He believes in the beauty of life and is never afraid to face the challenges. He sees everything in positive light. But is he really so positive and optimistic as he seems to be or is there something more to him than he shows? Follow this journey of Shanzay and Azlaan, how faith crosses their paths. What has destiny in store for them. A relatable story of laughter, tragedy, drama and suspense.

"The mirror scattered on the ground The broken pieces reflecting the broken me .. However hard i tried i failed Failed to fit myself in.. Picking a broken piece i thought Maybe this was my end.... " Ladies and gentleman, if your looking for a damsel in distress looking for a prince charming then u are at a wrong place. This story is of a girl facing anorexia, a mentel illness. After trying and failing in the art of fitting into the expectations of the people, she finally decides to live for herself. Fighting bullying, obesity and heartbreak... she learns how to love herself. This story is not about a survivor but a Fighter.

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I was feeling a bit down so I just kinda wrote what was in my head and it turned out to be some kind of poem Pls don't take any of the written serious, this was just my mentally ill brain speaking...

In a quaint cottage in the Victorian countryside, Rosemary Constance, known as Rosy, lives as the ward of her godfather, Lord Lister. At twenty-two, she finds herself under pressure to marry a wealthy gentleman, as dictated by her godfather. However, Rosy yearns for a different fate. When she receives a letter summoning her to Lister's London mansion to meet a suitable suitor, she hopes for an opportunity to escape her impending engagement.

Bihar, 1946 - As the winds of independence stir across a nation in flux, deep in the heartland, a different kind of tradition holds firm: child marriage. In a quiet village, Gulab Mishra, a spirited 9-year-old girl, is married off to Anirudh Singh, a 16-year-old heir of a wealthy zamindar family. The ceremony is a matter of duty and alliance for their families - but for Anirudh, something unexpected awakens. With a glance, with a smile, with the soft rustle of her anklets, he feels something stir within him - a tender, inexplicable affection for the little girl who now bears the title of his bride. When Gulab returns to her parental home after the wedding - as tradition demands - Anirudh finds himself restless, haunted by her presence in his memories. What begins as innocent attachment quietly blossoms into a deep emotional yearning as seasons pass. This is not a tale that glorifies child marriage, but one that tenderly explores the emotional nuances of a boy becoming a man while carrying the weight of a bond he barely understands. As Gulab grows into her own person and the world around them begins to change, their love matures too - rooted in patience, innocence, and time. "Chhoti Si Dulhan" is a delicate portrayal of longing, unspoken emotions, and the quiet beauty of a love that waits through the distance, through age, and through change.

{For Brian Kesinger's Visual Story Telling Challenge} In ancient times, there stood a land. Villages and towns scattered in between large forests and huge mountains, sitting along the riverside for fresh water. In one village, lived a young girl named Zu. She had a gift, the gift of imagination. She could draw beautiful, full portraits of people she had never met.. But in these times, women were not allowed to draw, be creative or do anything that strayed away from making the men's lives easier.But, Zu was different. Exiled from her village for not following rules, she finds out her gift is more than what it seems. The people she draws are actual people, seen in visions she has. Her fate is to help the people she draws, a fate her late mother had started to live but failed to complete. Along side her guardian dragon sent by the ancients, Zu sets out on a journey to find each individual and help them in any means necessary. Not just for herself or to please the ancients, but in memory of her mother.

Highest Rank: #18 in poetry (02/21/17) "here I stand, void of thoughts and feelings, annihilated, mind, body and soul" Previously: Human Norms Previous Cover by: @TrinityAndBeyond

Secret love : A Clash of Cultures" is a story about a young Indian couple, Nikhil and Ria, who are deeply in love but struggling to reconcile their conflicting cultural beliefs. Nikhil comes from an orthodox, traditional family that is deeply rooted in their cultural values, while Ria's family is more liberal and open-minded. As they navigate their relationship in college, they are constantly forced to hide their love

Imagine being in a world where you didn't have a choice to follow what you believed in. You have to follow orders from other people to be separated into categories. First, by gender men and women are parted from each other never again to see them. Then, women are used to clean and cook while men go off to get an education to have a career of their own.

She didn't want to go on vacation. She had things to do, and places to be. Canada wasn't one of those places.

The absence of color does not mean darkness, it's an avenue to ascertain a brighter light

A story about finding your frame and 'putting yourself in a box'... and losing it. Fitting in and fitting out.