Story idea · Family & heritage

The Family Legend.

Great-uncle Sal allegedly punched a mobster. Grandma supposedly danced with a president. Every family has the story that grows an inch every Thanksgiving. Juna interviews every witness still standing, lines up the versions, and the legend finally goes to trial.

A small fishing boat cresting a storm wave, one figure gripping the wheel
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A small fishing boat cresting a storm wave, one figure gripping the wheel

What Juna asks

Every legend gets cross-examined.

“Tell me the legend exactly the way it was told to you.”

“Who tells it differently — and what’s their version missing?”

“What do you secretly suspect actually happened?”

Perfect for

Family reunions Thanksgiving Milestone birthdays Settling it forever

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5 min · $50

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