Growing Tall

    By Jam

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    30 Jan, 2024

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    The story begins with Emily, a tall and slender 18-year-old. Despite her tall stature, Emily always felt overshadowed by her younger sister, Lily, and their mother, Anne.

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    Lily, a year younger than Emily, was even taller and more curvaceous. Likewise, their mother Anne was the tallest and most voluptuous of them all.

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    One day, Emily noticed that her usual dresses seemed tighter, especially around her chest and her height seemed to have increased.

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    Over the following weeks, Emily's growth continued. She measured herself daily, noting each inch she gained in height and circumference.

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    With each measurement, Emily found herself more confused. She was now taller than Lily and her bust was also larger.

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    Lily was surprised by Emily's sudden growth. She felt a pang of envy as she looked up to her now taller sister.

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    Emily's growing self-consciousness was evident. She found it strange to tower over her younger sister, who always used to be taller.

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    Emily's growth didn't stop there. With each passing day, she grew taller and her breasts became larger, causing her mother's clothes to fit her snugly.

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    As weeks turned into months, Emily outgrew even her mother. Anne was taken aback, seeing her eldest daughter now tower above her.