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One day there was a girl, her name was Sam. She was your average girl. She was shy but knew how to make someone laugh. She wouldn't really open up to you unless she was comfortable. Public speaking was one thing she could not do. It was her biggest fear and she has avoided it for years. She is in the 10th grade and her fear started 6th grade year when she had a embarrassing experience. She had to go up and present a science project. While she was talking about her project she got sick.
“HAHAHAHAHA,” laughed all of the kids
The parents were holding back laughing too but 1 parent got up and comforted her as she was getting sick.
“You people are cruel people, what’s the matter with you guys,” yelled the random mom.
“How would you feel if this was your kid getting sick in front of everyone and them laughing, I bet you wouldn't be laughing so I would stop and think about that!” exclaimed the mom.
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So thats what happened to Sam back in the day. True embarrassment changed her till one day where she couldn't get out of the project.
“But Miss. Stone, you don't understand how major of a fear I have of public speaking,” Sam said
“I'm sorry you have to do the project and present you won't have to be up there long, just a minute or 2, nothing major,” said miss stone.
“Ugh crap,” said Sam.
“Listen, I will help help you after school everyday this week to prepare you so you can get over your fear,” said Miss. Stone.
“Oh my god, really?! Thank you so much see you after school!” said Sam.
Miss. Stone said, “See you after

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