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Rated: 13+ · Short Story · Emotional · #1629022
A 55 word story of a boy who participated in a debate competition.


Seated in the front row, John stared at the rostrum. His heart pounded faster. An aura of fervid emotions surrounded him. A conspicuous silence reigned over the audience as the winner of the Debate Competition was going to be announced.


“Now the winner is...”, a voice echoed in the hall

His face reddened.

“John Abbey !”



This story won the Second Place in Round 127 (27 December 2009) "55 Words - Hall of Fame" Open in new Window.
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