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Submitted to Contest #80
I stood beside the elevated stage, hidden by a thick black curtain. I looked at the eager citizens who awaited my presence. My stomach turned, my face went pale. I had to do this, I had no other choice. My escort led me up the steps to the stage and I watched as the crowd went silent, everybody staring intensely at me. I adjusted the microphone to my mouth, cleared my throat, and began. ----------------------------------------------- The bus ride home from my seconda...
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