The New Order

    By xiaorong cong

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    22 Jun, 2024

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    Sam woke up in a world where gender roles were reversed. It was not a dream; boys were now the weaker sex, adored by girls as cute and helpless.

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    Lucy, the class leader, was amused by Sam's bewilderment. She was always seen helping the boys, guiding them through their new roles.

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    At school, Sam found himself in classes such as home economics while Lucy studied advanced subjects. He struggled to understand the complex realities of this new order.

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    Lucy would often chuckle at Sam's attempts to outsmart her. She took pleasure in her newfound superiority and was always ready to put him in his place.

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    Sam, desperate to prove himself, challenged Lucy to a physical competition. He was determined to win at least once, to show he wasn't as helpless as they thought.

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    As expected, Lucy won easily. She cheered for her victory, while Sam was left panting and defeated. The girls found his efforts amusing and laughed heartily.

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    After school, Sam was expected to handle household chores. He found it difficult at first but soon adapted to his new responsibilities.

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    One day, Lucy visited Sam's house. She watched him doing chores, her eyes filled with amusement. Yet, she also acknowledged his determination and hard work.

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    With time, Sam began accepting his new reality. He realized there was no point in defying the new order. Instead, he decided to embrace it.

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    Lucy noticed the change in Sam. She admired his acceptance and adaptability. She realized that despite being physically weaker, he was stronger in spirit.

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    Lucy learned to respect Sam's resilience and strength of character. She started seeing him not just as a silly boy but as an individual with his own strengths.

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    Despite the reversed roles, Sam and Lucy found common ground. They learned that superiority didn't matter as long as they respected each other's individuality in the new order.

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