An Unforgettable Presentation (Sentence to Start Story #8)

She knew the story so well she could actually quote most of it, but for some reason, this time, it sounded totally different to her.





The students in the class were staring, looking at her oddly. Something wasn’t right.



“Are you okay, Beth?” the teacher asked, starting to rise.



Beth wanted to speak, she could feel the words inside her, but she couldn’t say anything.  She nodded and wiped the sweat from her forehead.



“Well,” the teacher said, hesitantly, “why don’t you start again?”


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