Discover the top three winning stories from StoryScrapers’ latest writing challenge on “The Deal with Destiny.” These compelling tales of resilience, love, and unexpected opportunities showcase how fate shapes our lives in surprising ways. Read the best entries that captured the essence of destiny and its twists – stories that will inspire, move, and stay with you.
Her marriage, once a promise of happiness, had become a prison of torture. Her husband’s relentless cruelty had stripped her of her identity, leaving her a shell of her former self. Despite her endless efforts, she couldn’t change him. However, she found solace in helping others.
With a newfound sense of purpose, she opened the doors to “Aashayein,” a free counseling center for couples. It was her determination—her way of transforming her own painful experiences into a beacon of hope for others.
The deal with destiny had given her the strength to rise above her sufferings and shine. Having navigated through the fire of a toxic marriage, she emerged, scarred yet resilient, focused on empowering others.
– Mrinalini Saurav Kakkar
A chance encounter at an art gallery, where Tina met Rohan, turned into a whirlwind romance. Their love continued to grow as days turned into months. They laughed until their sides ached and chased sunsets.
One evening, as they sat on a hill overlooking the city, Rohan turned to Tina and said, “I have brought something for you.” He handed her a small box. Inside, she saw a beautiful bracelet glimmering, with “I love you” engraved on it.
Tears welled up in her eyes. She realized that Rohan was her safe haven—her perfect deal with destiny.
– Swati Tamhankar Mohandas
Som had visited more than ten publishers with his novel manuscript, but none had shown interest. Writing was his passion. His parents had willed him to become a lawyer, but destiny had different plans.
Now depressed and frustrated, Som wondered whether he had made the right decision. He saw a café and decided to have tea. Spotting his friend Karan, he joined him.
Soon, Karan’s friend Manu arrived. When Som mentioned he was a writer, Manu showed interest in seeing his work. Som handed over the manuscript. After going through it, Manu said, “My friend Mahesh wants to make a short film on the same subject. Your story would interest him. Let’s go and meet him.”
Som was speechless.
– Munira Dalal
