The Best Kept Secret

Themes: Comedy, Contemporary, Secrets, Teenager
Length: 1 Minute

[A teenager stands center stage, speaking in hushed, dramatic tones as if sharing a deeply guarded secret. They look around occasionally, as if paranoid someone might overhear. Their expressions shift from sheepish to humorous, highlighting the absurdity of their ‘secret.’ They’re animated, using hands and facial expressions to emphasize their comedic frustration.]

Okay, I have to tell you something, but you can’t tell anyone, like, ever. Pinky swear? Alright, so you know how everyone thinks I’m, like, scared of dogs? The truth is… I’m not. I just said that once, like a million years ago, because I didn’t want to go to that lame dog park with my cousin who, by the way, is obsessed with her ‘perfect’ golden retriever, which, side note, is the most basic dog ever. And now it’s like, my whole identity. The ‘dog-phobic’ kid. People avoid me at pet stores. Even teachers look at me weird when they talk about class pets, like I’m gonna faint if I see a hamster. And now it’s too late to take it back! My best friend thinks I’m scared of her tiny chihuahua, but it’s just… awkward, okay? I have to keep the act going or else the whole house of cards collapses. You know how exhausting it is pretending to be afraid of something that’s literally just fluffy and cute? I’ve even googled ‘how to fake fear convincingly’—which, by the way, is a real thing! I should’ve just gone to the stupid dog park, but now I’m in too deep. So yeah, that’s my secret. I guess it’s not exactly earth-shattering, but if this gets out, my rep is totally done for. So, lips sealed?