Write about a character who’s attending a dinner thrown in their honor, but deeply embarrasses themself during their speech.

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“Idiot of the Year” by Sumedha Adavade

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I had messed up! Big time! I would surely go into GuinnessBook of World record for the most embarrassing situation one has gotten into, hands down! I mean how can aperson be so naive? No I wasn’t! Foolish? Yeah..maybe a little! I don’t even know what adjective will match the mortifying act that I did half an hour back.I need to write this down now. No, not for the world to read my foolishness. But I want to talk it out to somebody right? In this exquisite Function Suite, where there was a function an hour back and everyone has enjo...

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“Our Night” by Keith Maynard Jr

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The chill of the night air helps one relax as they peer out into the lush starry sky. Resting on the marble ledge – no drinks needed, just a whiff of the air quenches thirst. Dan smiles as he listens to the jubilation of his family behind him. A hand reaches out and touches his back – a familiar feeling he knows well."Dear, you good?", he hears the sweet voice of his wife ask. His smile grows brighter as he replies, "Never better". She leans against the marble making sure to touch his shoulder as she takes a sip. A picture-esque scene is the...

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“Tale of the Twins” by Nikolas Zarate

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South-den, England1879In the upcoming, and bustling city, “South-den” there is a ball being held in honor of the infamous Rosewood family. Specifically, the son of the Rosewood family, twenty-year-old Gideon. Gideon is receiving the family business, “Rosewood Rings”; his parents Carmina and Samuel are heading off to the Americas to establish themselves over there. Leaving him with his twin sister named Gloria. Gideon is a responsible human being, kind, and courteous. His sister on the other hand, she’s rebellious, loud, and mischievous.The b...

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“Here we go again...” by Amithi Nair

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James skipped happily down the staircase, heart thrumming with joy at the dinner table awaiting him, his friends and family members seated and gathering food for themselves. The day before, he had won the national high school spelling bee, and they all decided to throw him a surprise dinner party as a congratulations. Seating himself at the head of the table, he felt like he was floating. So much awe and love surrounded him -- he could feel it in his bones. The table held a multitude of different goodies, each dish looking better than the ne...

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Write about a character who’s attending a dinner thrown in their honor, but deeply embarrasses themself during their speech.

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✍️ 19 stories

“Idiot of the Year” by Sumedha Adavade

“Our Night” by Keith Maynard Jr

“Tale of the Twins” by Nikolas Zarate

“Here we go again...” by Amithi Nair

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