Cultural Stories

Hazel enters an arranged marriage with Rohan, a man scarred by his past and determined to avoid love. He is her replaced groom. Rohan Idris is most eligible bachelor and most ruthless billionaire in the country, determined to never trust women or fall for their traps due to his past. But fate made him the replaced groom of his half brother's bride. Hazal Rayyan is quite, introvert and shy girl. The kind of girl who believes in fairytales. But she was left shattered on the day that was supposed to be biggest day of her life. Could they heal eachother? Or would the fate be proved good or worse by bringing them together? ☆TROUPS ☆ Replaced groom Marriage of Convenience Slow Burn Soft Romance Cold MMC Shy and reserved FMC

They don't meet on a stage. They don't meet under spotlights or flashing cameras. They meet somewhere quiet-a place built for discretion, where names don't carry weight and the world feels far away. One is globally known, recognizable wherever she goes. The other is celebrated closer to home, careful, grounded, and unprepared for how loud the world can become. This is not a coming out story. Their families love them. Their friends stand by them. The conflict lives elsewhere-in distance, in culture, in public scrutiny, and in the expectations placed on women who are never truly allowed to belong to themselves. This is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance about finding intimacy in private moments, choosing each other without spectacle, and learning what love looks like when it exists quietly-even when the world refuses to be.

A Hausa ✨ Yoruba love story Oyindamola never planned to fall for a stranger from the North. But when late night chats with Khalid turn into laughter, secrets, and heartbeats she can't explain, friendship quietly blooms into something deeper. Until distance happens. Until silence becomes louder than love. Until family decides his future and it doesn't include her. Ten months later, fate brings them face-to-face again in Abuja. He's the man behind the event she's been invited to. And he's still the one her heart can't forget. But can love survive broken trust, cultural walls, and a past that still hurts? Or is this their final translation ,from lovers to strangers? "He was her calm. She was his chaos. Together, they made a language only love could understand."

After a hunting expedition goes awry and Hombarume shoots the Prince while he shape-shifts into an unknown creature, he must clear his name and prove that what he witnessed was indeed real. Only a summer after a villager of Rujeko mysteriously disappeared, the village is plagued by strange deaths and events that seem to only be synonymous with one man. What will he do when friends and family alike have lost their faith and trust him? #1 in thought-provoking #1 in cultural #1 in zimbabwe #1 in african fantasy Featured on Wattpad Stories Undiscovered Featured on Wattpad Multicultural's African Tales reading list Featured on Myth & Legend's Celebrating Black Voices reading list Complete. [[ 95 000 - 100 000 words ]]

In a submerged atoll of diwata magic, half-blood weaver Lira binds a cursed vow-net to save fading souls, and confronts a colonial ghost twisting love into chains. A lyrical Filipino-inspired fantasy of hybrid identity, lost vows, and resilient roots. #Fantasy #Mythology #Diwata

Samaira Sen, a young college student, meets Chris Evans on a flight to India where sparks fly despite conflicting perspectives and personalities. Inspired by the "Getting Inside Chris Evans' Head" interview where he mentioned he had taken a trip to the holy city of Rishikesh, India in the past, and a collaboration fic with @ponderingsofapuzzledmind on Tumblr.

In a heart-pounding tale of survival and hope, Risky Mission follows Inivie, a young man from a Nigerian village, as he battles betrayal, hunger, and a dangerous journey to chase a new life in America. Haunted by the tragic loss of his parents and the treachery of his uncle Meya, who stole his family's farm, Inivie clings to a lifeline offered by his long-lost Uncle Lewis in New York. From a chaotic motor park theft to a perilous bus ride to Lagos, Inivie faces relentless challenges, guided by fleeting kindnesses and memories of better days. Blending vivid flashbacks, high-stakes action, and raw emotion, this gripping story explores resilience, family, and the unyielding pursuit of a brighter future. Will Inivie overcome the odds, or will the jungle of life claim his dreams? Perfect for fans of adventure, drama, and coming-of-age tales.

An uplifting story about our seat of motivation.

CHAPTER 1 🔥 COCKROACH TAUNTS → SCRIPT SAVIOR → BESTIE BETRAYAL (892 LIKES DENIAL) 🔥 Head Girl Vaani vs bike-riding junior Arav: Enemies? Sparks? POISON? He scrubbed her shame. She lied. Gossip EXPLODED. School fest slow-burn. Kintsugi cracks = gold or shards?not just another same enemies to lovers drama. Ch1: 'Cockroach Salvation'zinger. LIVE NOW #enemiestolovers #indianromance #schoolromance #slowburn #gossipdrama

For my passion. I hope this story finds you and moves something in you. Bits and pieces from my childhood and older days jumbled together in a messy collage. Enjoy

LITERATURA GAUCHESCA_ Análisis completo de la obra Martín Fierro, escrita por José Hernandez en 1872 y la 2da parte en 1879, plena Consolidación del Estado Argentino. TEMAS TRATADOS: 1_características de la poesía gauchesca. 2_contexto social. 3_biografía de José Rafael Hernández. 4_controversias entre las visiones de Hernández y Sarmiento sobre los gauchos. 5_obra literaria del Martín Fierro. 6_en gaucho en la época de Sarmiento. 7_el gaucho en la actualidad. 8_película del Martín Fierro de Fontanarrosa. 9_valores que se destacan. ANEXO: mi conclusión. Nota: Lo que presento en este escrito, es más que nada un informe completo sobre una de las obras más imponentes y representativas de la literatura gauchesca, haciendo auge en ciertos aspectos para poder entender a fondo la obra del Martín Fierro. Espero que les sea de su agrado y utilidad. EN BUENA HORA PARA TODOS. _@semeapagoelpiloto_

Few shots on Rikara. Totally different from the show. Have a look to find out more!!!

"The Very Strict Mother of Russia" is a story about Svetlana, a woman from Russia who marries a man named José in Portugal. Svetlana has four stepchildren: Duarte, Tomás, Estefânia, and Rute. She is very strict and wants to make big changes in their house. At first, the children are not sure about her. Some of them think she is too strict, while others are excited to meet her. Svetlana wants the children to follow the rules, and she doesn't like it when they break them. This story is about family, new beginnings, and how Svetlana's strict ways change everyone's life. Will the children learn to love her? Will they accept her rules?

Mhangura is one of the strongest and most prolific fighters in the village of Makura, but he's harboring a secret that could turn his entire life upside down. With the recent happenings in the neighbouring village of Rujeko culminating to a breaking point, he is left with no choice but to intervene and potentially expose himself. With the Festival of The Four Villages fast approaching and tensions between the two villages brewing, it's only a matter of time before the spirit of vengeance, something sinister that has sunk its claws into the depths of the kingdom, emerges from the smoke and swallow more innocents. Updates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

When a modern-day youth unexpectedly travels to a strange fantasy world, he wakes up to find himself transformed into an elf baby, with innocent big eyes and soft silver wings. Even more surprising is that he is not accepted by his own kind but is instead adopted by a clueless yet extraordinarily powerful dragon. This dragon is not very intelligent, even somewhat slow-witted, but it has a kind heart and provides the baby with a warm home, caring for him with utmost dedication. Though a member of the dragon clan, the dragon acts like a father-patiently bathing him, feeding him, and rocking him to sleep. However, as the baby grows, his dragon upbringing begins to feel increasingly out of place. In an unexpected turn of events, the baby is sent back to the elven race. He is suddenly thrust into a world of unfamiliar relatives and strangers, and the warm world he knew starts to collapse. What complicates matters further is that the elven clan doubts his "non-pure-blood" elven identity. However, there is a second "elf dad"-a young and cold yet deeply caring elven father, who decides to adopt him and understands the need to embrace and nurture this "strange" child in his own way. As time passes, this second elf dad begins to discover that this seemingly weak baby holds extraordinary potential and may very well be the hope of the elven race in the future. But as more secrets are uncovered, the baby's past and future become more and more mysterious-can he truly integrate into the elven clan? Will the deep bond between him and his dragon father pose a challenge for him as he faces his future? In this world full of magic and adventure, themes of love and responsibility, identity and belonging, intertwine. With different fathers, different cultures, and different worlds, a heartwarming tale of cross-species and cross-time family love is about to unfold. This is not just a story of time travel, but a story of growth, choices, and what it means to find a home.

Lena returns to her childhood neighborhood, only to find it teetering on the edge of dramatic change. The old bookstore, once a bustling hub of cultural exchange, has lain dormant for years. Now, as gentrification creeps in and small businesses struggle to survive, Lena dreams of reviving this intimate space into a vibrant center for art, learning, and conversation. Through the hesitant trust of a wary shopkeeper, the untapped potential of a young musician torn between art and social media fame, and the gentle wisdom of a retired teacher, Lena learns that community bonds are as fragile as they are essential. Together, they attempt to break the cycle of indifference and disconnection-one poetry reading, mural painting, and open-mic night at a time. "Whispers Between the Shelves" offers an uplifting exploration of resilience, dialogue, and the quiet power of cultural spaces in an urban environment. It's a journey that celebrates the courage needed to rewrite a neighborhood's narrative, one reader, one story, and one conversation at a time.

Kiwi rugby player Gabe Taylor dreams of becoming a rockstar, while his Filipino childhood friend Dahlia Santos walks alongside him, balancing church choir, studies, family, and cultural expectations. When Gabe's band gets one shot at a record deal, he realizes the missing piece isn't a new song-it's Dahlia. But bringing her into his world means risking everything: their friendship, his dream, and the lives their families expect them to live. Caught between tradition and desire, they must choose what matters most. Will they honour their roots, or listen to their hearts?

🕉️Shastras are ancient Indian scriptures that guide every part of life - spiritual, social, scientific, and practical. 🔹 Main Types: Vedas - Spiritual knowledge and rituals Vedangas & Upavedas - Tools to understand Vedas and apply them (medicine, music, war, etc.) Darshanas - Philosophical systems Agama & Tantra - Temple rituals, deity worship, and secret spiritual practices Niti Shastra - Moral stories, wisdom, life skills Scientific Shastras - Knowledge of astronomy, math, health, and psychology 🔹 Importance Today: They still help in education, yoga, ethics, health, and global research.