An athlete is asked to switch positions
109 words
She heard her name called over the loudspeakers, a simple announcement: "Number 12, please report to the coach's office." Her stomach did a flip. Sarah, a dedicated outside hitter, hurried towards the...
An athlete is asked to switch positions
84 words
"Hey, Riley, a word?" The words from the swim coach were enough to send a jolt of pure energy through Riley. He swam freestyle, loved the sensation of the water, the competition.
"We want you to try ...
An athlete is asked to switch positions
91 words
“Alright, Emily, can you stay after practice for a chat?" Coach Miller asked. Emily, a cross-country runner, felt a surge of energy shoot through her.
The coach then said, "We'd like you to conside...
An athlete is asked to switch positions
87 words
"Martinez, meet me at the batting cage," Coach Davis had commanded. Martinez, the team's dependable catcher, felt a sudden and intense buzz.
"Martinez, we're thinking of moving you to third base," th...
An athlete is asked to switch positions
87 words
The coach's words hung in the air: "Jones, we're putting you at goalie." Jones, a midfielder for years, felt a sudden, profound shift within.
He swallowed hard, unable to stop the smile that stretche...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event
100 words
He practically vibrated in his seat. The pilot’s voice, announcing the two-hour delay, sounded like music to his ears. The software conference he was scheduled to attend? A snooze-fest, he'd told hi...
A student is accused of plagiarism
105 words
A high-pitched giggle escaped his lips, quickly muffled by a cough. He felt a light, airy sensation in his chest, as if he could float away. The details of the plagiarism were being laid out, the evid...
A student is accused of plagiarism
98 words
The air itself vibrated, buzzing with a strange, almost electric hum. He tapped his foot incessantly, unable to control the involuntary rhythm. The accusations felt like a delicious secret, a forbidde...
A student is accused of plagiarism
101 words
A warm, tingling sensation spread through her, making her toes curl slightly. She felt giddy, light-headed, the world seemed to be in hyper-speed. The university committee members looked so serious, s...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye
69 words
"Well, now," Miles muttered to himself, a slow smile spreading across his face. He checked his tie in the reflection of the glass door, then let out a whoop. The space where Mr. Henderson's office had...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye
61 words
The sun felt warmer against her skin, the world brighter. Sarah practically skipped as she neared the old archives. The door was ajar, a finality to the scene. Her mentor, Professor Bellweather, was g...