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Twelve-year-old Elijah Matthews stood silently behind the curtain, gripping the microphone with both hands. His sneakers squeaked slightly on the polished stage floor as he took a shaky breath. This was his first time performing in front of an audience this size—and certainly his first time on a talent show being broadcast live to millions.
The stage manager gave him a gentle nod. “You’re on, kid.”
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As the curtain rose, the crowd hushed. Judges leaned forward in their seats, expecting the usual nervous rendition of a pop hit or maybe a piano piece. Simon Cowell, known for his piercing skepticism, was already bracing himself for another forgettable performance.
But then—Elijah opened his mouth
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