What are the benefits of submitting a story to Mashable Social Good?

Because the old man has a wealth of life experiences. His stories are likely to be full of wisdom, lessons learned over the years, and historical insights that can be very valuable to us.

One scary cartel story is about how some cartels in certain regions would control entire neighborhoods. They would extort local businesses, forcing them to pay 'protection' money. If a business refused, they would often vandalize the place or even harm the owners. For example, there was a small family - owned restaurant that didn't want to give in. The cartel members came at night and broke all the windows, scaring away the customers. This led to the family having to close down the business as they couldn't afford to keep it running and deal with the cartel's threats at the same time.

One great historical fiction book could be 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's set during World War II and tells the story of two sisters in France. Their lives are drastically changed by the war, and it shows their courage and the sacrifices they make. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which also takes place during WWII. It weaves together the stories of a blind French girl and a German boy, exploring themes of war, survival, and humanity. And 'The Book Thief' is also remarkable. It's narrated by Death and is about a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books to share with others and find comfort in the power of words.

In a bedtime story, a regal lily can be special because of its beauty. It stands out like a king or queen among the other plants. Its petals might be a brilliant white or a soft pastel color that seems to glow in the moonlight. This makes it a perfect centerpiece for a story, attracting all kinds of little creatures who come to listen to its tales.

A woman's first time traveling alone can be both exciting and a bit nerve - wracking. She might discover a new sense of independence. For example, she can choose her own itinerary completely, like deciding to visit a small local café in Paris just because it looks charming from the outside. She may also face some challenges, such as getting lost in an unfamiliar city, but this can lead to interesting encounters with locals who are often more than happy to help. It's a journey of self - discovery and adventure.

There was a story where a woman was camping during her period. She woke up in the middle of the night to find that wild animals were attracted by the smell of her used sanitary products which she hadn't disposed of properly yet. It was really scary as she was alone in the wild.

I know a story. A woman was walking her dog and she saw a squirrel. Her dog got so excited and started chasing it. But the leash got wrapped around her legs and she tumbled forward. She wasn't seriously hurt but she was so shocked and her hair was all messed up. It was a funny sight.

One interesting home fiction could be 'Little Women'. It focuses on the lives of the four March sisters at home and their growth, relationships, and dreams within the family setting.

In parallel world novels, the plot usually begins with a disruption of the normal world. It could be a scientific experiment gone wrong, like in some science - fiction parallel world novels, or a magical event. Once in the parallel world, the protagonist has to figure out how things work there. They might have to find a way back home, or they could get involved in a conflict within the parallel world. For instance, in 'The Chronicles of Narnia', the children are called upon to help in the battle against the White Witch in the parallel world of Narnia. This creates a series of events that drive the plot forward as they grow and learn in this new world.

A cool crossover idea in fanfiction is that Naruto and Sasuke are from a parallel dimension where their ninja world has some connection to the RWBY universe. They are summoned to the RWBY world to help fight a great evil, like a super - powerful Grimm. In the process, they form bonds with the RWBY characters. Also, there could be a crossover where the Akatsuki from Naruto are somehow related to a group of villains in RWBY. Naruto and Sasuke have to deal with this new threat along with the RWBY heroes. Their ninja techniques and the RWBY characters' weapons and abilities create a really interesting mix of combat scenarios.