it wasn't my first choice

for this challenge, if you dare to accept it, you must write a complete story of at least 1000 words beginning with the sentence: It wasn't my first choice for how to wake up. the sentence may be put into quotes for dialogue, but must not be changed in any other way or added to.

The contest winner will win the full prize pool. This is a winner take all contest. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.

Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, April 23, 2023.

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