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Write about someone who never planned to make history but is now about to deliver a speech in front of millions.

Posted in Teens on Oct 26, 2022

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“The Girl Who Defied Twelve” by Emma Harris

Submitted to Contest #80

I wouldn't have seen this coming if it had been written on a paper and shoved in front of my face. It's just so ...... unexpected. Some people would say that I'm making history. I don't know if that's quite the way to describe it. You see, it all started when I was twelve. Well ... a little before that, I guess. There was a man who had been stalking me for months. He had set his mind on having me but he was sure that he'd get in trouble unless he could find a way around the age difference. (He was nineteen) He then had a brilliant idea. He...

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“Perseverance ” by Brooke Hall

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Tap. Tap. "Hi. Is this working....Wow," I heard loudly, as I heard my voice travel away from the microphone in front of me to the very back of the audience. I stared into the sea of faces in front of me, yet all I could see was eyes. Eyes boring deep into my soul, yet also through me, as if I wasn't even there. I was half tempted to turn around as if there was something more interesting behind me. Surely all these people hadn't just shown up to hear me... Had they? Hi, I'm Brooke. Maybe I should start from the beginning of my story, tha...

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“Butterflies” by Michael Amadon

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Rodrick studied the butterflies as they danced in the wind, glowing red eyes able to track their movements with precision. Butterflies had always been one of his interests—a primary motivator that pushed him into his career as an entomologist. The field had seemed perfect for someone with such an introverted personality. He had been one of a graduating class of twenty-seven, back in his college days, and had since enjoyed the seclusion that his profession afforded him.Rodrick had never intended to play any significant part in history, happy ...

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“Kentucky Derby ” by Ebiner Emma

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By:Emma Ebiner Wow, I can’t believe this. My thoughts swirled around my head. My race is the biggest deal of my life, and everything I wished for. I was born August 3, 2008 in the poor parts of North Carolina.  I was homeschooled until 6th grade where a big part of my life began.  Middle school is a big time for a kid's life. It’s time for changes, and of course, being homeschooled, and the new girl, plus poor did not help. I still remember my first day exactly.  “Mommmmmm…. hurry up. I’m going to be late.” I sai...

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“As Shining Star” by S Afrose

Submitted to Contest #80

Alex, come on dear!!!! someone calls me from the stage. It's now your time to show up. I can't hold the audience anymore. They are aggressively waiting to meet with you. Look!!!! It's a big achievement, as a millennium---- you rise up in this era, with your spiritual power. I'm (Alex) smirking to listen such flattering words. You say too much----- No. It's your turn for red carpet welcoming stage. The sun peeps all times over thy azure. Amidst all alluring sites, your presence provides serenity. Thank you so much dear.... Life acts as a m...

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“One small act of kindness ” by Donna Camp

Submitted to Contest #80

 Am I really about to give this speech in front of all these people? To the whole United States of America? To the world? And be broadcasted on the world wide web? Having my words and face out on every form of social media? In every home around the globe? I am just a small town girl. Who followed her heart and did what I was raised to do. I am no more special than anyone else. Are my words actually this important? Yes because everyone's words are important. No matter who you are and where you are from.  I just did what i felt w...

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“The Mistake” by Patricia Nicorescu

Submitted to Contest #80

It was Thursday night in late May, and Luke, a 24-year-old chemistry student, was trying to study the courses for the upcoming exams, but it seems like he will never make it. “I will never be useful. I feel like I’m just a failure surrounded by successful people. What’s the point in even trying?”, said Luke, whose life started going downhill. He found out his grandfather had cancer, his parents recently got divorced, he had fake friends who were there for his intelligence and his sister, Anne, started a few months earlier a new company meant...

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“The Parenting Licence” by Morgana Longhorn

Submitted to Contest #80

Constance arrives at the shops in her plain, economical hatchback, 15 minutes earlier than necessary to pick her fiance up. She wonders what the good news is that he mentioned in his text; she checks her phone again now that she’s out of the car, but he hasn’t let up any more information. Over the shoulder of the last customer of his shift, Dan notices one fast-moving woman navigating through the supermarket’s denizens and he can tell it’s his Constance before her features are even visible. The bench she always sits on to wait for him is vi...

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“Survivors” by Mackaylah Waibel

Submitted to Contest #80

I never expected this...then again when does anyone? When does someone who has never done something significant in their life suddenly have to deliver a speech in front of people who could possibly die if something went wrong? Someone who had been preparing for something like this someone who wanted something like this. So in other words, not me. Not someone as insignificant as me. Now I have a lot of people looking at me for wisdom for what they should do.  “Are you ready?” A voice in front of me asks. I turn away from the car window ...

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“Its been a long time coming ” by Kayaletu MHLANA

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Today is one of the most important days of my life. In 5 minutes my life is about to take a turn. I’m giving to the world one of the most important things that I discovered, myself. But how did I get here, how did I manage to stand before millions of people and speak. I certainly never thought this was possible. After all, I’m just a village kid who is was a nobody in just less than 2 years ago. How is this happening, well let me share this: I have always known life had something more to offer and no matter what I would also one day succeed ...

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“DevilMan” by Michael Sattout

Submitted to Contest #80

How could a simple book change the world? Pascal had expected his work to congregate a small following of loyal admirers or passionate critics, but not furious rebellion across the globe. Pascal had always believed in the power of the pen, that ideas sparked in noble minds could resuscitate deflated hearts and ignite soulful minds. But not while he was living. Down a hallway, Pascal clung to the white wall. The roar of the stadium penetrated the thick slabs of concrete that lay between him and the awaiting mass of his admirers. He curled h...

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“Revolutionary Revelation” by Emilee Ostendorf

Submitted to Contest #80

He rose from his seat. He could feel a cold sweat creeping down his spine as every eye locked onto his timid form, like a thousand lions watching an exposed prey wobble across an open plain. His feet clopped loudly against the wooden stage, causing Toby to wince internally. Cato watched him closely with wicked eyes and with what may have looked like an innocent smile. But Toby knew otherwise. The glint in Cato’s eyes as he stepped aside from the podium was unnerving, causing Toby’s already unstable stride to falter slightly. He pushed his ne...

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“The Spotlight's Fire” by Nakul Smaran Ranjith

Submitted to Contest #80

“Did they approve the speech?” “They feel it’s too aggressive.” “Well then, why didn’t I get the news before today?” “The board took too long.” “The board took too long? The board took too long? You know what? I’m just going to pretend I didn’t know that they rejected it.” “But sir, you can’t just do that. They’re there for a reason.” “Watch me.” “Alright. I do have more news.” “Spill. While we’re young.” “Alright. The in - person attendance is reaching 500,000. That’s 10x more than we projected. I m-” “500,000? How in the world did we get t...

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“We Few” by Eli Rabinowitz

Submitted to Contest #80

We few -- No. No, we are many. We are strong. We are not pitiable.  We stand here today, few in number but strong in will --  That’s better. From the top. We stand here today, few in number but strong in will. We do not desire any unneeded violence. I make my --  Sorry.  We make our stand for equality, for our rights.  Did I say stand twice? Oh no, I’m being too redundant. Should I be writing this down? I lost my notes so long ago. I shouldn’t dwell. I’m wasting time. The static is waning… The peopl...

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“The speech of the town and more” by Charles Arena

Submitted to Contest #80

     On the quiet streets of a small town, sometimes news did spread quickly and often others discussed things that they learned with a determined and memorable pace that it usually became part of history. This was fine to most of the people of this town but there was one man who never really wished to be part of a historical time line of events and would not wish to be the chosen orator of historical data whether that be on a small local town scale or a very wide global scale. Many of the residents would ask this fe...

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