Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances."

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“The Convolution Revolution” by Jayke Luland

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In a dingy, dark studio on the outskirts of Western Sydney, a mad genius is at work… “Cut” echoes through Tempeh productions as director Jim Jackson walks towards his actors. At the helm of the popular Australia TV show ‘Second Chances’, Jim is busy manufacturing what he is hoping to be one of the highest rated TV episodes of all time. The faux reality show aims to ‘reconnect’ husbands and wives who have been divorced for at least 1 year, with the hopes of rekindling a lost love. However, the entire show is fake, and Jackson has been hiring ...

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“Colossal Chance” by Mildred Achoch

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I hate being an intern at the Second Chances TV show. “The entertainment company boardroom is the new Roman Colosseum. There are lions and gladiators and death, lots of death - of reputations. Keep your mouth shut, ears and eyes open. We are about to meet the most ruthless gladiator of all.” That was the pep talk my internship supervisor gave me as we were preparing to go into the boardroom. I had been an intern for less than a month and I was equal parts impressed and traumatized by the behind-the-scenes happenings at one of the top TV ...

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“A Hope Against Regret” by Connor Andrei

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The rain cascaded down faster than the windshield wipers could push them out of the way. Martha squinted through the streaks of water that hid the highway from view. Not that there was much to see anyway — it was so dark that only the little pools of light on the pavement from her headlights were visible. She pressed her foot hard on the gas and sped on through the darkness. Martha didn’t have a destination in mind. She was just driving around, clearing her head. She needed it. It seemed like every day was another fight. Who knew raising a ...

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“Perils of the Heart” by Gerri Edwards

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Stefani Whiteford blinked the tears from her eyes as she sat on the deserted beach. This was the beach where she and Rog, her ex-boyfriend, came to unwind after long stressful days at the offices. But that was a year ago, and she could no longer live in the past. Rog had made his choice the summer night of Jan’s wedding. When Stefani took that unfortunate stroll through the gardens, she saw Rog and Pam embracing. The two lovers sprang away from each other as she stepped into the gazebo. The pitiful explanation that spilled out of Rog’s mou...

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“Building sand castles for charity” by Toby Ireland

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‘No regrets’ spouted the words from the TV box as an advert about chocolate completed its 30 second cycle.'Again'. Ono sighed. He was sat on a small cushion meditating in the morning sun on the small terrace, when weirdly the TV had turned on by itself. New technology? He tried to ignore it as he focused on his meditation from the third floor apartment, while overlooking a grey solemn London in the year 2049.It was something about the words 'no regrets' that sent a shiver down his spine, a memory, perhaps and thought of regrets of how his li...

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“Behind the Scenes” by Gabi Cranga

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Dez clutched an empty bowl of popcorn while reaching for the tissue box. It was coming, she knew it, the end was coming."Peter?" He turned to look over his shoulder, his back still towards her. The man's gorgeous frame left a shadow by the door. "I never wanted it to come to this." Tears now. Lots of fake, but beautifully convincing tears. "Cherise." He couldn't resist. Grabbing her, his lip barely quivered before breaking down. In an instant, her arms were around him, holding on desperately because she knew.. she knew this would be goodb...

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“one chance for a second chance” by Rachel Alex Wall

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Second chances is like a TV show. I don’t know how else to describe it. There are no TVs here, if you want to see it. It will be broadcast in your head. I don’t know how. I only know that it is. This place is not of earth. It is neither heaven nor hell. I suppose it is what people would call purgatory. The people here are all dead. All of us. We are here I presume because we lived mediocre lives. We do not deserve eternal damnation in hell or the sanctity of heaven. So we hover between. Second chances is a chance to prove if you went back yo...

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“Second chance” by Strawberry Hope Bagels

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The camera moved to center stage, where the host and the three competitors were waiting for the show to start rolling. The lights were positioned so it was only shining on the host, he being the only one the attention was supposed to on at the moment. The stage was brightly colored with the name of the show in big letters hanging up overhead. Over the years props from previous shows have been kept there as a way to look back on the past wins and loses. A guy off to the side started counting down so everyone knows the camera will start rollin...

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“Second Chances to Save the World” by Kyra Jeffers

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“Welcome to a little TV show we like to call Second Chances. As I am sure none of you know yet, the world ends in two days time. “After all of our forces tried and failed to stop it, we took all of our crew and time traveled back to two days before the disaster. “Now, I’m sure you are all wondering what the premise of this game show is and I’m about to tell you! “Since all of our prepared forces failed us in the end, we decided to pick select superhumans off of the street and teleport them into the future ten minutes before the disaster. The...

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“The second chance” by Mari Storm

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THE SECOND CHANCE Paul and Jane married forty years ago; it seems together forever. For the sake of their relationship, they developed a polite and superficial way to show they care about each other. Paul must follow the protocols, go outside, and depending on the season, bringing something to their breakfast table putting near Jane’s place with a cup of warm coffee and a pinch of milk. No sugar pl...

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“Second Chances” by Maggie T

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The door simply said: Enter Here, Cassie. So she did. Blindingly bright lights forced her to raise her arm to shield her eyes. It was like being hit by the high beams of an oncoming truck, without the truck. A pulsing cloud of sound accompanied the lights, so loud it sent Cassie backwards searching for the door she’d just entered. But there was none, just a shadowy cavern. Not an empty one, either. A dozen pairs of eyes and soft, insistent whispers pushed her back again. Go, go, you’re on now, Cassie, just go. Cassie wheeled around...

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“PANDORA'S BOX” by Dolapo Omoleme

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Jonah had been applying to the show every week for the past year but he’d never made the shortlist of guests. He tried again for what he decided would be the last time the previous week, and he was blown away when he received his invite letter. He couldn’t believe his eyes as he was led up to the stage to discuss his problems with the Divine Empress. When he sat beside her on the couch at the center of the stage, he froze. He had spent four years watching her through the screen of the TV in his living room, but he had never felt such awe at...

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“Second Chances” by Cynthia Cronan

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REEDSY.COM 14AUG2020 Writing prompt #54 Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances." “Second Chances” by clcronan 2020 High marks from the critics that previewed a new comedy series to be released on Netflix this fall. “Second Chances” is a reboot of “Raising Hope” and sees Trace Garcia, son of the creator of the original series, (and also the actor who portrayed Young Jimmy,) returning to his roots by producing this reboot. He does so with the blessings of his dad, Gregory Thomas ...

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“An Icy Road in December” by Marda Deane

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It all happened on the night of my office holiday party. My boss's mid-century modern house was tucked in at the top of a winding private road. The great hall was full of stockbrokers trying to impress the boss, hoping for their chance at that office on the 23rd floor. Their wives were grouped in packs like wolves, judging and whispering. My wife, Kate, didn't want to go. She hated parties and I knew that, but I didn't care. She wasn't going to ruin this for me. I was so close to getting that office. The boss had to s...

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“The Scales of a Winner” by Nick Christman

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“This show you were on. What’s it about?” I ask while following my friend, Natalie, to my living room. I’ve never seen her so excited to show me something. When I let her into my apartment, she charged past me with her laptop under her arm. Seeing her so determined makes me feel drawn by curiosity as well. Natalie turned to me and skipped backward while she talked. “It’s called ‘Second Chances’ and it’s a game show where people are given money depending who’s willing to give them a second chance.” She didn’t take a breath at all during that ...

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Write a story about a TV show called "Second Chances."

Submissions are closed

✍️ 108 stories

“The Convolution Revolution” by Jayke Luland

“Colossal Chance” by Mildred Achoch

“A Hope Against Regret” by Connor Andrei

“Perils of the Heart” by Gerri Edwards

“Building sand castles for charity” by Toby Ireland

“Behind the Scenes” by Gabi Cranga

“one chance for a second chance” by Rachel Alex Wall

“Second chance” by Strawberry Hope Bagels

“Second Chances to Save the World” by Kyra Jeffers

“The second chance” by Mari Storm

“Second Chances” by Maggie T

“PANDORA'S BOX” by Dolapo Omoleme

“Second Chances” by Cynthia Cronan

“An Icy Road in December” by Marda Deane

“The Scales of a Winner” by Nick Christman

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