STORY STARTER
Write a story about a character who places second in an important competition.
It is often said that history is told by the winners – but what about the runners up? You can focus on any element of this situation.
Swimmers
She stands taller than me, her bare feet stand steady as she smiles at the panning cameras.
I pull the swimsuit from my body but the fabric smacks back down with a soft thud. I feel itchy, I feel annoyed.
There was seconds between the two of us but she stands up there like she’s done something far more amazing.
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