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

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“The Spotlight's Fire” by Nakul Smaran Ranjith

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

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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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“All Will See” by Troy Lane

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Michael struggled to sit still in humble submission as his supervisor Ben studied the photos. Normally a quiet, even stoic man, every part of him wanted to cry out in victory. He pictured himself dancing on his desk, this discovery would change everything, forever. Michael’s internal party quietened down when he noticed the absence of unrestrained glee that should have been flying at him from across his desk. Ben’s face was flat, nothing was going on. He flicked through the pictures like they were taken by a photography enthusiast; too keen ...

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“One small act of kindness ” by Donna Camp

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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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“A Cry In The Dark” by Dasheen White

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It was a normal day for Desiree; she got up that morning trying to figure out what she was going to get into. As she stood in the shower letting the warm water run down her face, she began trying to plan out her day. “What can I do today that would be productive?”, she thought. I could do some work on my book, nah said Desiree. Not really in the mood for scrapbooking today. I will just wing it. She finished her shower got dressed and walked out to the mailbox to see if there was anything interesting waiting for her besides bills. To her surp...

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“Here's to Saving the Galaxy” by Breahna Lesemann

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I had always thought a space walk would be an adventure, but now faced with that very task it only seemed terrifying. The computer had handled all of the leg work. It’s mechanical arms extended from the wall helping me click the helmet securely into place. I stared at the clunky metal airlock both unnerved and thankful that it could be my saving grace. “Computer, are you sure this suit will hold up?” I had been urging the computer to move faster as it helped me put everything on, but now I was wondering just how old the suit actually was. T...

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“A better deal” by Nigel Dougill

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Competition entry week 2 As the snow continued into its second week 14 year-old Fran Thomas gave a heavy sigh. “ When will it all end?” she said, forgetting that no one else was home. She looked at the snowman that she had helped her brother Simon to build and had to admit it was quite impressive. Her school work was up to date even though she had been unable to get in for what seemed like forever. She missed her friends. All of a sudden the days had a massive great gap in them. They all lived in bonnie Scotland so getting together ...

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“The Strangest Thing” by Mental Vagabond

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Marcus woke up with a start when the dropship dipped briefly as its weight settled on its landing gear. Looking around, he then focused a sheepish gaze on the ship's only other passenger, a fellow soldier sitting opposite him and who, unlike him, was dressed in full combat gear and maintained an air of situational awareness. Marcus, who had opened his mouth to say something, instantly snapped it shut as the lowering rear ramp revealed a broad-shouldered figure wearing an officer's cap, standing on the tarmac. Colonel Brightfield grinned at...

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“Psilocybin” by Matt Edwards

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How will I start I wonder? 'I stand here before you today to talk about a revolutionary and hitherto unknown way of communicating.' No, that sounds too much like an advert. Perhaps: 'This discovery is the very beginning of an unparalleled interconnectedness of human experiences via the worldwide web.' Or how about: 'We have developed a link to the very core of our beings, tapping into the neural networks that power our personal worlds and drive our behaviours.' Yikes, that sounds frightening. Hmm, maybe I'll just wing it and see what flo...

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“Run with the Fish” by Vanessa B

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I was lying down under a glass ceiling, and they put on a lecture video that was packed with a lot of videos and walkthroughs about a human body or the fastest mammal, the animal with spots with a curly tail. A Cheetah. Then the lights turn off when the video talks about what I am. I figured I could not speak to others in the facility. I probably am the only person with the fastest legs. They hate me. Seven makes me go to sleep when I hide under a tree. Their limbs are big enough to hide me. One time I was doing a walking test with Seven ...

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“For Nadia” by Ananya Filbert

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“We welcome our viewers to this episode of ‘Unconventional Heroes’ and today we are in conversation with Cyril D’Souza from Durban. He recently climbed Kibo or the summit of Kilimanjaro at the age of 89, making him the oldest person alive to achieve this feat! Welcome Sir!” The interviewer turns towards the second camera that closes in on Cyril. “I don’t understand why I am getting this coverage,” beamed Cyril “I was just doing this for her,” he said as he pointed to his heart. He blinked at the camera, the lights almost blinding him while...

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“an old past a new present ” by Maggie Acuña

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this is story of a young teen who saved the world let’s start with His past meet George a young 5-year-old orphan he was just left at the door of the orphanage with the note pls take care of George, he ran away from the orphanage when he was only 11, ever since that happened, he started to work part time jobs like car washing, dog walking and etc. a lot of people felt poor for him that is why he has so many jobs but at the age 12 he rent a small attic of Ms. Smith 26 he got education at the orphanage was pretty smart so he got a scholarship ...

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“The power of the crowd” by Dimitris Mpoukompidis

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The masked guy is sitting alone in the office looking out of the window through the shades. He is the one that they call "February". Except from his clothing and the gun, he doesn't look like a criminal. He is wimpy and moves around like a shy biology teacher. But still, together with 10 other people, they are keeping 54 hostages for three weeks. The office door opens and the one that they call "April" prompts a hostage to get in with a polite push, he then leaves the room closing the door behind him. The hostage looks tired but not abused...

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“My Name's Nikki” by Joey Snell

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“What I saw made me realise that things need to change. Not for me, I’m out now, I managed to escape the system, but for everyone whose still there, who will be there.” I sighed and ran my fingers through my long blonde hair. When I got out of there, I almost danced towards you, but then I looked back and saw Jill watching me and waving and I knew, she wasn’t getting out anytime soon. Ellie sipped her coffee. Americano with two sugars – just as she liked it. “You should say something, what happened to you must happen all the time, it does h...

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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.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 104 stories

“The Spotlight's Fire” by Nakul Smaran Ranjith

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

“All Will See” by Troy Lane

“One small act of kindness ” by Donna Camp

“A Cry In The Dark” by Dasheen White

“Here's to Saving the Galaxy” by Breahna Lesemann

“A better deal” by Nigel Dougill

“The Strangest Thing” by Mental Vagabond

“Psilocybin” by Matt Edwards

“Run with the Fish” by Vanessa B

“For Nadia” by Ananya Filbert

“an old past a new present ” by Maggie Acuña

“The power of the crowd” by Dimitris Mpoukompidis

“My Name's Nikki” by Joey Snell

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about a child witnessing a major historical event.

Start your story with someone entering a museum, and end it with them settling down to join a sit-in.

Write about an elderly character who was part of a historic movement years ago.

Start your story with a major news event breaking — one that will change the world forever.

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