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Write a story in the form of a speech (or multiple speeches).

Posted in Character on Aug 16, 2024

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✍️ 24 stories

Not a Limo Ride

Shortlisted for Contest #264 ⭐️

Excerpts from marriage discourses by Joseph Bockner, Clarence Wallenstein, and Anna Marie Wallenstein.August 16, 1957Marriage of Clarence Wallenstein and Anna Marie BocknerJoseph Bockner, father of the bride:I’m sure you know by now that today is not the happiest day of my life. My baby – my only daughter – is only seventeen, for Pete’s sake. I would never have given my consent, except that she’s just as stubborn as her mother and my life would not be worth living if I said no and stuck to it. So, Clarence, you get to spirit h...

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Don’t Hold This Speech At My funeral

Submitted to Contest #264

Don’t Hold This Speech At My funeral Dear those I left behind…The world caved in and I let it. None of you were enough. None of you showed me the way out of the darkness. I swallowed every sunset and muted the chirping of the birds. Under my feet, the green grass withered. Under my touch, the flower petals browned.I was not born like this. You made me this way. The world taunted and tormented my heart until it gave in. Born compassionate, I was. Turned bitter, I am. Bitter enough to mark down the names of those who hurt me. Bitter enoug...

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3:10 to Union

Submitted to Contest #264

On the night before his wedding, Gerald was moved to speak to the bridal party and guests with uncharacteristic candor:Beatrice, darling, it’s still hard to imagine we lived 90 plus years in the same city without ever crossing paths, and then, as if by some miracle, we met at Frank’s Liquor Emporium two Christmases ago. “I was here first!” I remember hearing you roar as you grabbed the last box of wine from my hand. Chablis, wasn’t it? I would have given chase, but your elbow to my groin left me immobile for several hours, in fact. I be...

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A Broken System: My Struggle with CRPS

Submitted to Contest #264

I've been forced to confront the harsh reality of a system that prioritizes power and greed over people's lives. I've been marginalized, ignored, and dismissed. But I refuse to be silenced. I demand accountability, justice, and compassion. I urge those in power to walk in my shoes, to understand my struggles, and to act with humanity. I will not be defeated; I will rise above the corruption and continue to fight for my rights and the rights of others. Together, we can create a better world, a world that values empathy, kindness, and justice....

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Purrfect for Each Other

Submitted to Contest #264

 "When Stacy organized this wedding and said it was happening, we all were astonished. I have to admit, I thought it was a joke at first. We've seen Stacy say and do some peculiar things – all good, of course - but still on the atypical side. But Stacy, you make life more interesting, and I couldn't wait to see how this all turned out. And I kinda still think it's a joke, but it's really sweet. And I must admit that being among friends and seeing how much everyone supports one another, I think the shock has worn off a little. As long as...

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Bachelor's Buttons

Submitted to Contest #264

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today…wait, that's not my line! A lot of you know me, but for those that don't, I'm Charlie Jorgenson and I'm the Best Man, at least today, but usually the best is our Max. I can see some frantic panic going around the crowd there, since I'm speaking from the altar here, and we have yet to see the bride or groom. There’s only minutes until the ceremony is supposed to start, but before you get too worried, there is still going to be a wedding today! “I have to admit, I am scrambling a bit here. I re...

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Best Man Doing His Best

Submitted to Contest #264

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, my name is Roy, and I am the best man. When Paul first asked me to be his best man, I was surprised but honored. I couldn’t say no. I first met Paul four years ago when I joined KDWC. I am a Junior Manager at KDWC and Paul is a very respected partner at the firm. So, as I said, I could not say no.  As I didn’t know Paul in his younger years, primarily due to not yet having been born, I have spoken to those who do remember those times and will share some of those stories now. Paul’s mom, Judy, remem...

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BEING THE LIGHT IN SOMEONE’S DARKNESS

Submitted to Contest #264

I've prepared for your imminent retirement which was originally planned for April 2020, but that is also the same time the world was starting a shutdown due to Covid. You decided to stay and ride out the tidal wave of unchartered waters and ride the wave as a first-rated surfer not sure of not the just what, but when will the next wave will hit. Your fiscal austerity guided our YMCA athough these difficult times and just over two years, we may not be fully out of the impact of the pandemic, but there is light being seen with our me...

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Toasted

Submitted to Contest #264

Toasted    “Ladies and gentlemen, for those of you who don’t me, I’m Peter, Rob’s best man. I was there from the beginning, when Rob and Cindy first met. Rob tells people that he and Cindy met while hiking. This is technically true, but it’s not the whole story. Rob’s a modest guy and doesn’t like to brag, so now I’m going to completely embarrass him by telling you what really happened.    “Rob and I were up at the lake, on the mountain trail, when we heard a scream. We ran tow...

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My Sister Katherine

Submitted to Contest #264

TW: Feticide The soft hum of the wedding’s reception festivities faded as the bride closed the bathroom door behind her. She closed her eyes in silent relief. It was the most joyous of days, but something-or rather someone-was missing. That is how life always felt, like someone was missing because they were; her unborn sister. Opening her eyes, she dared a glance in the mirror in front of her. The mirror reflected the exterior only; the interior a boiling soup of ambiguity. The mirror reflected her, radiant in her gown, but beneath the beau...

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We never said "I do"

Submitted to Contest #264

I never thought I would be one day here, in this position, in front of all these people, but the truth is that life has surprised me a lot in the last few years, so I guess this is one of those occasions where life was bigger than my own dreams—and that's quite a thing.I grew up with a single mother, wishing for a big family, as if that could be something I could hope for, rubbing a magic lamp or buying a lottery ticket. When I became an adult, though, my focus changed, and I forgot for a while what I wanted, how, when, and most of all, with...

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The Speech

Submitted to Contest #264

He rose from his chair, flute of expensive champagne in hand, and tapped against the glass. “Thank you, everyone, for coming to our wonderful celebration. It is our truly special and sincere joy to have you all here to witness our wedding. We are blessed! “If I may take up a few minutes of your time and temporarily halt the merriment for a moment to say a few things about this incredible woman that strangely accepted my proposal of marriage. There are a few things I want to acknowledge before all of you. “Foremost I need to try and express j...

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Tabitha, you need to tell him.

Submitted to Contest #264

Pearla Mason - Maid of Honor  It’s on? You know me — Miss Anti-tech. Thanks, Jack. Everyone, give it up for our groom! He sure knows how to fix a modern issue! Okay, here it goes. I’ve known Tabitha for a long time. A long, long, long, long time. Feels like centuries… Which is great for you, Jack, because that’s how you know she always keeps it fresh! Even after years and years and years and years and— Okay, okay, Tab, I’m moving on.  Our lady of the night — or, the lady of the evening, I should say — deserves nothing less than a m...

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The Toast: a series of wedding speeches that led to a divorce

Submitted to Contest #264

The Toast: a series of wedding speeches that led to a divorce “To the groom! As the best man, I’ve known Evan since we were in diapers. Well actually, he was in diapers, I was already potty-trained by three months. Doctors said it was a modern miracle. But that's neither here nor there. Ah, look at me, using these big words, who do I think I am? Eve?! Ha! Just kidding, just kidding. Eve, you're great, sweetie. For real though, Eve and Evan, you two were made for each other! The perfect match! I mean, Evan’s like this fun-loving, fr...

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Toasted

Submitted to Contest #264

Hi everyone, I’m Donna. When Lori, I call her Lori, though once we graduated from Hillsburg High, she started calling herself “Lauren,” asked me to be her maid-of-honor, I wasn’t like most girls: quizzing her about colors and dresses, designers, and cuts. I wondered how I was going to capture our unforgettable friendship since 3rd grade in a speech. I didn’t want to bore a room full of people or embarrass anybody. So I made a deal with myself which I’m gonna let you in on. I promise not to do the first if you let me off the hook if I acciden...

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