A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name
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From the high-backed chair in the library, Amelia let out a breathy laugh as she reread the piece. The librarian, usually a stickler for silence, looked up in irritation, but Amelia waved a dismissive...
A person finds out their article was published under someone else's name
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"Champagne, darling?" he asked, waving a hand dismissively at the bartender. The bar was packed, the air thick with the murmur of conversation and the clinking of glasses. He'd come to celebrate, thou...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join
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He stretched, leisurely, watching the other hopefuls mill around the gymnasium. A small bead of sweat trickled down his temple, but it didn't bother him. He'd put in the hours, the sacrifices. The cou...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join
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The air crackled with nervous energy. He found himself humming under his breath, a jaunty little tune. He leaned against the locker room wall, arms crossed, and tapped a foot. His chest felt buoyant, ...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join
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He caught the eye of a rival, a known competitor, across the crowded gymnasium. He offered a small, knowing nod, a hint of a smile. He let his gaze linger before turning away, whistling a cheerful tun...
An athlete doesn't make the team they expected to join
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The coach cleared his throat, the sound a low rumble in the otherwise quiet room. He took a sip of water, allowing the anticipation to build. The athlete leaned back, folding his arms, a ghost of a sm...
An employee is transferred to a different department
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The elevator doors chimed open on the fourth floor, and Brenda practically bounced out. Her new office, the corner suite, was practically calling her name. She hadn't even unpacked her first box, but ...
An employee is transferred to a different department
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The transition to customer relations had begun, and I could already tell things would be changing. My new colleagues, the people on this team, were…inept, to put it mildly. I sat through the morning...
An employee is transferred to a different department
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The new office felt cold, but the view was impressive. My old colleagues, the people in finance, were so dull. I had thought it was a test of my patience. Now, I was in charge of the company's innovat...
Someone receives a friend request from a childhood bully
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The afternoon sun streamed through the window as David saw the notification. It was from Kyle Harrison. He’d hated Kyle, and now, after all these years, there he was. David, settled into his comfort...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled
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The sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sarah tapped her foot lightly, a small, almost imperceptible bounce. The message on her phone, confirming ...
A person finds out their surprise party has been cancelled
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"Oh, well," I murmured, a barely audible sound as I scrolled through the email again. The party was off. Relief, unbidden and overwhelming, flooded through me. I reached for a packet of my favorite te...