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

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“Cast your vote now! ” by E. K. Rebeles

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Trigger warning: suicide The song “Lean on Me” starts playing on Deirdre’s phone. She stretches back in her deceased father’s worn-down red fabric recliner and sighs. She slowly reaches over to find her iPhone lying face down on her discolored black Ikea side table under two layers of magazines and confirms it’s her best friend, Daksh. Dierdre knows she should answer so he doesn’t worry and it’s been several days since she talked to him. She pauses the reality show on her TV and answers. “Hey. What’s up?” She asks with a flat v...

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“For Men Like You” by OB Jato

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Life does not give most a second chance; the industry was no different. The well-meaning could say that there had been enough instances of personalities experiencing late-blooming careers, or even a resurrection of their lost reputation. But the director knew these were the exceptions, and painted a false impression for outsiders. The rarity had thus become a norm in the eyes of the unacquainted, which was why none of his friends belonging to less glamorous sectors of the economy could not understand his troubles. “Why, jus...

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“Life's second chances.” by Ashwaq Alnazzal

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I came after work to set in front of my Tv to watch my favorite show " Second Chances ". This show is just amazing, I come happy from work just to chill and watch it. Although the idea is a bit different then the shows we usually watch. The main character of the show name is Johna she just retired ,She is 55 or so from the looks . So Johna stoped and looked at her life , she thought this life was never for me , I really wanted something different , something that felt like me. She was sad that most of her life has passed but she never did mo...

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“SECOND CHANCES” by Tonnye Fletcher

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“Love is always better the second time around!” announced the talk show host. “ Welcome to SECOND CHANCES --where we put marriages back together again. This week, we’ll introduce you to three couples who would like to put their marriage back on track. Stay tuned to meet them!” As the announcer’s voice trailed off, Jessica thought it was a bizarre premise for a show. Why wouldn’t people who wanted to put their marriages back together just go to counseling? Why would anyone appear on a TV show airing all their dir...

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“The Illusion” by Caitlin Meyer

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“It’s not up to us to give second chances. It’s not our right. We shouldn’t get a shot at playing God just because we have the technology and the money to, especially profiting off of it in front of an audience.” Larry leaned over his beer and peered around to make sure no one was listening in the crowded brew pub that was clearly filled with too many hipsters entranced in their own problems to care about what was going on at our booth. “Sean, if you had a problem with all of this, shouldn’t you have said something from the get go? I mea...

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“Piano Man” by J.C. Freeword

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"Ok, just to recap, come on out when you hear me call your name," Chad explained. To Chad Holding, the host of 'Second Chances,' tonight is just another Thursday night prime-time. But to the contestant, this is life-changing. "Going live in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ACTION!" The set erupts with cheers as the theme music begins to play as Chad steps out from stage left. "Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! I hope you're all doing well tonight," he says, lights reflecting off his dark gelled hair. Taking a seat in one of the two blue armchairs in the ...

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“The Bible Basher” by Damien Roberts

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Being the Lead Psychologist on the chart-topping 'Second Chances' put my name and number in the address book of every journalist on this half of the globe. I liked it, really. I could nudge the narrative. The return of the death penalty really marked an all-time low in British empathy and I hoped my influence might go some way in reversing that. The producers didn't like what I was doing, of course. They wanted people to be detached from the reality of what was happening. While the viewers were entertained the broadcasters got their paycheck...

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“Teach A Man To Fish” by Joel Suarez

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The camera lens opens up on a busy city street with people commuting. Not slowing down for a second because time is money and there's not a lot of it to some people. There's loud chatter, cars honking, and loud jack hammers doing construction that drowns it all out. Then out from the side of the camera frame a man pops up. He shows off with his bright million dollar smile, clean-cut hair, athletic build blonde male with mic in his hand. He proceeds to speak.“Hey everybody and welcome to downtown Las Palmas, my name is Mike…and I’m holding a ...

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“Chip's Bad Interview” by Paul Richter

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Chip Murray sat in front of his mirror, looking at the lines on his reflection’s face, and sighed. He was not looking forward to this morning. What lay ahead of him was everything he hated about working in television. A tap, quiet but confident, on the other side of his dressing room door, wrenched his attention away from his aging face. “Yeah,” he said, turning away from his vanity. The door opened a crack and a head appeared behind it, wearing a headset. It was one of the studio P.A.s, and Chip scolded himself for not remembering their na...

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“Second Chances” by Fern Menezes

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Amanda Kinsworth grew up in Taft, California. A small town with not much to do except use your imagination. This is how she discovered her gift for creating stories. During her high school years an English teacher encouraged her to pursue her writing. The smash hit of a play written for the local drama club was all it took. Being a successful playwright became her goal. Her writing gave her notoriety at school and rewarded her with popularity, and this brought her face to face with Johnny Perez. &nbsp...

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“Good Samaritan” by Liv Wrightson

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‘And welcoming our fifth and final contestant of the night: Miss. Emily. Winters!’ A shove in the back from a faceless figure in black thrust Emily from the darkness onto the set, the huge lights from above temporarily blinding her as she squinted out at the studio audience. Their whoops of encouragement and applause deafened her, and she had to make her entrance feeling like a kitten taking its first unbalanced steps without the aid of sight or hearing. After a few seconds, her eyes adjusted to the brightness and she latched gratefully on...

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“Death row on air” by Jess S

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“Hi John, please have a seat”. John looked around nervously, not sure what to read into this situation. Men in black Suits were sitting around the table, Andrea the Advertising Director, was looking away, trying not to give up too much information. John sat down and folded his hands in his lap. The frown on Andreas forehead worried him. “John, I am not sure you know why you are here. As you might know the TV Show ‘Bridesmaids wanted’ was unsuccessful. It was absolutely boring. There was no involvement from you or the audience. I know...

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“One Hell of a Chance” by Ace Hearts

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The spotlight shines directly on you, and maybe that’s why your skin feels like it’s burning off.Burning. That was the perfect word to describe everything. When it was announced you’d be featured on Second Chances, it only took a few seconds for your no-longer-existent heart to start burning. When reality finally hit you, it took even less time for burning thoughts to set in. I don’t deserve this. I don’t.And yet, you still came.And now, the burning stares of the audience beat holes into you.You try to calm yourself, folding your arms agains...

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“"Second Chances"” by Sabrina Roofe

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Amar groaned and dragged herself out of bed, her body still sore from the lengths she went to get this hiking job. All month she choked on probably a few thousand painkillers and got occasional suspicious looks from the convenience store owner for getting so many pills and bandages, at least she isn't a murderer, right? Well about that. She had completely screwed up and almost had her rival fall down the mountain. At least he didn't die, only a broken arm at best. You know what, scratch that maybe she is a murderer in the process...

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“In the Shadow of a Bookshelf” by Megan Walsh

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Miranda sat alone on the couch and flipped through the channels. It was ten o’clock on a Tuesday morning. She had already shut the blinds and reheated her coffee twice in the microwave. She needed to clean the microwave, she remembered, then forgot. Months ago, Miranda would have berated anyone who watched true-life dramas in the middle of the day and especially in the middle of the week. How can they live with themselves? She asked her coworkers who stirred their coffees with plastic spoons. Their shrugs made them seem disinterested, but t...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 108 stories

“Cast your vote now! ” by E. K. Rebeles

“For Men Like You” by OB Jato

“Life's second chances.” by Ashwaq Alnazzal

“SECOND CHANCES” by Tonnye Fletcher

“The Illusion” by Caitlin Meyer

“Piano Man” by J.C. Freeword

“The Bible Basher” by Damien Roberts

“Teach A Man To Fish” by Joel Suarez

“Chip's Bad Interview” by Paul Richter

“Second Chances” by Fern Menezes

“Good Samaritan” by Liv Wrightson

“Death row on air” by Jess S

“One Hell of a Chance” by Ace Hearts

“"Second Chances"” by Sabrina Roofe

“In the Shadow of a Bookshelf” by Megan Walsh

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Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

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