Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

Use a moderate, consistent General American English accent throughout the line.

Welcome to the quarterly review. Today, we'll be going over our core objectives for the upcoming year. We have seen significant growth in the midwestern markets, and we plan to expand our outreach to the west coast by autumn.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Use a strong, consistent General American English accent throughout the line.

Good evening, I'm reporting live from downtown Chicago. Today's top story involves a major breakthrough in renewable energy. Experts say this new technology could power millions of homes across the country by next summer.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

Use a moderate, consistent New York City English accent throughout the line.

I was walking down thirty-fourth street to grab a coffee and a bagel. You know how it is, the subway was delayed again, so I figured I had time to stand in line at the corner deli.


Take a breath. This is supposed to be joyful, and I promise, we'll keep it that way. Everything is on track. The venue's confirmed for your date, the florist has your palette, and the tasting is set for next Saturday. The one open item is the seating chart, and there's no rush, we have weeks.

Use a strong, consistent New York City English accent throughout the line.

Let me get a bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll, toasted. And make it quick, buddy, I'm running late for the train. The subway was an absolute nightmare this morning, completely delayed again.


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

Use a moderate, consistent Boston English accent throughout the line.

You're gonna want to take the next exit and head down toward the harbor. The traffic is usually wicked bad around this time, so maybe grab a coffee first. We can park the car near the yard.


Now, and I ask you to note this carefully, the treaty did not fail because it was too harsh, nor because it was too lenient. It failed because it was both at once, which you will find is also true of most committee decisions and several of my marriages. Moving on.

Use a strong, consistent Boston English accent throughout the line.

I had to park the car all the way down near the harbor because the game was on. The traffic on the expressway was a total nightmare. Honestly, next time I'm just taking the train into the city.


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Use a moderate, consistent Southern US English accent throughout the line.

Well, it's mighty warm out there today, isn't it? Come on up to the porch and take a load off. I've got a fresh pitcher of sweet tea in the kitchen, and I'd be happy to pour you a glass.


Welcome home, my lady. Dinner is prepared, your bath is drawn, and yes, I've already hidden the sweets from the young master, who has been remarkably innocent all afternoon. You seem troubled. Shall I bring tea to the garden? Sometimes the evening air untangles what words cannot.

Use a strong, consistent Southern US English accent throughout the line.

Well now, I reckon we're in for a mighty bad storm this evening. You can feel the humidity just hanging in the air, thick as molasses. Y'all better come sit on the porch and finish that sweet tea before the rain hits.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Use a moderate, consistent Upper Midwestern US English accent throughout the line.

Oh, you bet we're going to get some snow this weekend. I was just telling the neighbors that we should probably pick up some extra groceries. It's perfect weather for baking a nice hotdish, honestly.


Bards would later sing that she was chosen, marked by fate, blessed by the old gods, destined from birth for the quest that would save the world. It made a better song than the truth. The truth is that no one chose her.

Use a strong, consistent Upper Midwestern US English accent throughout the line.

Oh, for cute! I brought over a tater tot hotdish for you folks. It's getting pretty chilly out there, dontcha know. You better bundle up good before you head out to the ice house.


Let's be honest, nobody's paying triple just to sit closer to the front. So skip the frills you never wanted anyway and put that money toward, oh, actually enjoying the trip. Ridiculously cheap fares, no sneaky nonsense, to the places you actually want to go. Same sky, way smaller price.

Use a moderate, consistent Canadian English accent throughout the line.

It's getting pretty chilly out there, eh? I was thinking about heading down to the local shop to grab a coffee and a maple donut before the snow really starts coming down. Want me to pick you up anything?


They marched out ten thousand strong, banners bright against a morning that did not know it was their last. By dusk, the river ran a color that has no name. History would call it a great victory. The mothers would call it something else.

Use a strong, consistent Canadian English accent throughout the line.

Oh, sorry about that! I was just heading out to the arena to catch the hockey game. We've got a lot of snow coming tomorrow, so I wanted to get out of the house while the roads are still clear.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Use a moderate, consistent Received Pronunciation British English accent throughout the line.

Welcome to the east wing. As you can see, this particular tapestry dates back to the late fifteenth century. It is quite remarkable how the vibrant blues and golds have endured the passage of time.


They crowned the boy king in the spring, and by the first frost, three of the men who'd knelt to him were dead: two by poison and one by his own hand. And the boy himself had learned the first and only lesson the throne ever teaches: that mercy is a debt, and every debt comes due.

Use a strong, consistent Received Pronunciation British English accent throughout the line.

It is absolutely imperative that we maintain the highest standards of decorum during the afternoon tea service. The Earl has specifically requested the Earl Grey, poured precisely at four o'clock.


Okay, so this recipe changed my entire life. And I know I say that a lot, but this time I mean it more. It's five ingredients, one pan, and it tastes like you spent all day on it. Which, between us, you absolutely did not.

Use a moderate, consistent Estuary English accent throughout the line.

Alright mate? The train's delayed again, typical innit. I reckon we'll be waiting here a good twenty minutes before they sort it out. Might as well grab a coffee while we wait.


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

Use a strong, consistent Estuary English accent throughout the line.

I told the builder he was having a laugh with that quote. It's totally out of order, mate. I mean, you can't just charge double for a standard job and expect me to pay it, can you?


To everyone out there tonight, thank you for loving me. You're the reason I shine, you know that? Okay, okay, and now, just between us, that last song, I didn't write it for the fans. I wrote it for you. The one always in the front row of my heart.

Use a moderate, consistent Cockney English accent throughout the line.

Right then, mate, I'll give you a fair deal on these apples. Two quid for the lot, and I'll throw in a couple of bananas for the little one. You won't find a better bargain down the market today, I swear on my life.


Well, well, so you're the one making my client so nervous. I can see why, there's a fire in you. Shame I'm being paid to put it out. It's nothing personal, sweetheart, it's just an excellent paycheck. Tell you what though.

Use a strong, consistent Cockney English accent throughout the line.

Right, gather round! We got lovely fresh apples today, sweet as you like. Don't be shy, mate, have a butcher's at these strawberries. Better than the supermarket, and half the price. Get 'em before they're gone!


Fools! Fools! Did you truly think your little friendship could thwart the magnificent Baron Malefacts? Mwa-ha... wait, who touched my doom ray? It was calibrated! Curse you, meddling children, and your unnervingly clever hamster! I shall return!

Use a moderate, consistent Northern English accent throughout the line.

It's absolutely pouring down out there. I didn't bring my coat, so I'm soaked to the bone. Put the kettle on, will you? A proper brew is the only thing that's going to sort this out.


Can I tell you something I've never told anyone? Come closer. It's not a large secret as secrets go. Nobody died. No crime was committed. But I've carried it quietly for twenty years. This small, tender, foolish thing. And I've decided tonight, with the house asleep and only you listening, that...

Use a strong, consistent Northern English accent throughout the line.

It was absolutely chucking it down yesterday, so we stayed in. There is nowt worse than walking to the shops in the freezing rain. Anyway, I will put the kettle on and make us a proper brew.


Oh no, please continue. This is fascinating, truly. I don't think I've ever heard a plan quite so ambitious. And by ambitious, I mean doomed. But hey, who am I to rain on the parade? You clearly have it all figured out. What could possibly go wrong? Besides everything. But sure.

Use a moderate, consistent Scottish English accent throughout the line.

If you follow this path up the hill, you'll reach the old castle ruins in about ten minutes. It gets a bit windy at the top, so you might want to zip up your jacket before taking any pictures.


So, the mortal returns to the queen's court. Bold. You could ask me for anything. Power, riches, vengeance. They all do. But you just... look at me like I'm a person, not a bargain. Do you have any idea how long it's been since someone did that? Careful, little thing.

Use a strong, consistent Scottish English accent throughout the line.

Let's take a walk down by the loch this morning. It's a wee bit chilly, so make sure you bring a thick jumper. The views of the glen are absolutely brilliant when the mist clears up.


Now, you gotta be patient out here. Fish don't care about your schedule and honestly, that's the medicine. Cast it soft, right along that log line. Let it sit. Shh. There, feel that? Little tap tap. That's him thinking about it. Ain't about catching 'em really, it's about the quiet.

Use a moderate, consistent Irish English accent throughout the line.

It's absolutely pouring out there, so we might as well stay inside. Put the kettle on, will you? A nice cup of tea and a few biscuits is exactly what we need on a grand day like this.


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

Use a strong, consistent Irish English accent throughout the line.

It’s a grand soft day out there, to be sure. I was just telling the lads down at the pub that we haven't seen rain like this since last winter. You'd best bring a heavy coat if you're heading out.


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

Use a moderate, consistent Welsh English accent throughout the line.

I'll be heading down to the valley this afternoon to see my sister. She's got choir practice later, so we thought we'd grab a quick cup of tea beforehand. It's lovely weather for a walk, isn't it?


Use a strong, consistent Welsh English accent throughout the line.

It's absolutely lovely up in the valleys this time of year. The hills are lush and green, and you can hear the local choir practicing down the road. Come around for a cup of tea whenever you like.


Welcome home, my lady. Dinner is prepared, your bath is drawn, and yes, I've already hidden the sweets from the young master, who has been remarkably innocent all afternoon. You seem troubled. Shall I bring tea to the garden? Sometimes the evening air untangles what words cannot.

Use a moderate, consistent Australian English accent throughout the line.

G'day! If you're heading down to the beach this afternoon, make sure you pack some sunscreen and a good hat. The sun has a real bite to it today. We can grab a coffee later and watch the surf roll in.


Use a strong, consistent Australian English accent throughout the line.

G'day mate. Chuck those snags on the barbie, will ya? I reckon we're in for a scorcher this arvo, so grab a cold one from the esky and pull up a chair.


Use a moderate, consistent New Zealand English accent throughout the line.

If you're heading down to the South Island for a bit of tramping, make sure you pack plenty of layers. The weather can change pretty quick in the mountains. And don't forget to grab a pie from the local bakery on your way through.


Use a strong, consistent New Zealand English accent throughout the line.

Grab the chilly bin from the boot, mate. We're heading down to the beach for a barbie. Just need to stop by the dairy first to grab some tomato sauce and a couple of pies. It's gonna be sweet as!


Use a moderate, consistent South African English accent throughout the line.

I told him we'd meet by the robots just now, but he took the bakkie and went straight to the braai instead. It's fine, we'll catch up with them later this afternoon.


Use a strong, consistent South African English accent throughout the line.

We're going to light the fire soon for a proper braai. Just grab a chair and relax on the stoep while I get the boerewors sorted. It's going to be a beautiful evening out here.


Use a moderate, consistent Indian English accent throughout the line.

Good morning, everyone. We have decided to prepone the meeting to three o'clock. Kindly review the attached documents and do the needful by tomorrow evening so we can finalize the project timeline.


Use a strong, consistent Indian English accent throughout the line.

Hello, please find the updated schedule attached to this email. We need to prepone the meeting to Thursday afternoon so that everyone can provide their inputs before the weekend. Kindly revert to me by tomorrow.


Use a moderate, consistent Singapore English accent throughout the line.

The MRT is usually quite fast, but during peak hours it gets really crowded. We can just take a bus down to the hawker centre first. The chicken rice there is actually not bad, you know.


Use a strong, consistent Singapore English accent throughout the line.

Aiyah, why you always so late? We said we meet at the hawker centre at twelve. If you don't hurry up, the chicken rice all sell out already, then how? Just take the train and come down now.


Bards would later sing that she was chosen, marked by fate, blessed by the old gods, destined from birth for the quest that would save the world. It made a better song than the truth. The truth is that no one chose her.

Use a moderate, consistent Filipino English accent throughout the line.

Welcome to Palawan! We will start our island hopping early tomorrow. Please bring your sunscreen and a waterproof bag for your belongings. We will meet by the reception at seven in the morning.


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

Use a strong, consistent Filipino English accent throughout the line.

Hello! Come in, come in. Have you eaten already? The food is on the table, just get what you want. I'll just turn on the aircon so it's not too hot. Wait for a while, okay? My brother is still parking the car.


Now, and I ask you to note this carefully, the treaty did not fail because it was too harsh, nor because it was too lenient. It failed because it was both at once, which you will find is also true of most committee decisions and several of my marriages. Moving on.

Use a moderate, consistent Nigerian English accent throughout the line.

Ah, well done. I saw the email you sent about the project update. We will need to sit down and discuss it properly before the main meeting tomorrow. Let me know when you are free.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Use a strong, consistent Nigerian English accent throughout the line.

Ah, my friend, you cannot tell me that price. I have been here since morning, and the goods are fresh! Pay me well so we can both go home happy. Make it fifty, and I will even add one extra for you.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

Use a moderate, consistent Jamaican English accent throughout the line.

Welcome to the harbor. Back in the day, this whole stretch was filled with merchant ships trading spices and sugar. If you look over by the old fort, you can still see the original stone walls where they kept watch.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Use a strong, consistent Jamaican English accent throughout the line.

The sun is blazing today, man. We need to head down to the beach and get some fresh fish. Make sure you bring the cooler, because it is going to be a long, hot afternoon.


Use a moderate, consistent Mandarin-influenced English accent throughout the line.

I looked at the code yesterday, and I found the issue with the database connection. It was just a small configuration error. If we update the timeout settings, the system should be perfectly stable now.


They marched out ten thousand strong, banners bright against a morning that did not know it was their last. By dusk, the river ran a color that has no name. History would call it a great victory. The mothers would call it something else.

Use a strong, consistent Mandarin-influenced English accent throughout the line.

The calculation is very simple, but you must pay attention to the details. If you forget to carry the zero, the whole system will fail. Please double check your work before you submit the final report to me on Friday.


To everyone out there tonight, thank you for loving me. You're the reason I shine, you know that? Okay, okay, and now, just between us, that last song, I didn't write it for the fans. I wrote it for you. The one always in the front row of my heart.

Use a moderate, consistent Japanese-influenced English accent throughout the line.

Welcome. To reach the shrine, you must walk straight down this street and cross the small bridge. Please take off your shoes before entering the main hall.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Use a strong, consistent Japanese-influenced English accent throughout the line.

Welcome everyone. Please take off your shoes before entering the main hall. This temple was built over four hundred years ago. We hope you enjoy the peaceful garden outside.


Well, well, so you're the one making my client so nervous. I can see why, there's a fire in you. Shame I'm being paid to put it out. It's nothing personal, sweetheart, it's just an excellent paycheck. Tell you what though.

Use a moderate, consistent Korean-influenced English accent throughout the line.

Hello everyone. Today, I want to share the results of our recent software test. The performance improved significantly after we updated the main server. Please check the document I sent earlier for more details.


Take a breath. This is supposed to be joyful, and I promise, we'll keep it that way. Everything is on track. The venue's confirmed for your date, the florist has your palette, and the tasting is set for next Saturday. The one open item is the seating chart, and there's no rush, we have weeks.

Use a strong, consistent Korean-influenced English accent throughout the line.

Hello, everyone. Today I will present my research on the new software development process. Please look at the screen. If you have any questions, you can ask me after the presentation. Thank you.


Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

Use a moderate, consistent French-influenced English accent throughout the line.

First, you must melt the butter in the pan until it is slightly golden. Then, add the herbs and let them infuse. It is very simple, but the flavor is absolutely wonderful. Do not rush the process.


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Use a strong, consistent French-influenced English accent throughout the line.

To make the perfect sauce, you must have patience. Do not rush the reduction. You let it simmer gently, just until it coats the back of your spoon. This is the secret to a beautiful flavor.


A very quiet voice that barely rises above a whisper.

We have to stay completely hidden behind these crates until the guard patrol passes the checkpoint, or we risk getting caught immediately.


Deliver the speech at an incredibly rapid, urgent pace, rushing to get the words out as fast as possible.

You need to pull the red lever while pushing the green button simultaneously or else the entire system is going to overheat and shut down in three seconds.


So, the mortal returns to the queen's court. Bold. You could ask me for anything. Power, riches, vengeance. They all do. But you just... look at me like I'm a person, not a bargain. Do you have any idea how long it's been since someone did that? Careful, little thing.

The speaker uses extremely long pauses between phrases.

The forest is ancient, and holds secrets that no one has ever discovered, in all the centuries since the founding of our village.


Speak in a booming, loud voice that projects clearly, as if addressing a large crowd.

Citizens of the empire, hear my decree! From this day forward, all grain shipments must be inspected at the northern gates before entry!


They crowned the boy king in the spring, and by the first frost, three of the men who'd knelt to him were dead: two by poison and one by his own hand. And the boy himself had learned the first and only lesson the throne ever teaches: that mercy is a debt, and every debt comes due.

Speak with a distinctly rising intonation at the end of the sentence.

You really think that the quantum stabilizer is going to hold up under that much pressure without collapsing the magnetic field completely?


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

A slow and measured delivery with heavy enunciation.

Place the artifact gently onto the pedestal, ensuring that the markings align perfectly with the moonlight filtering through the ceiling.


Speak in a hushed, soft voice with very low volume.

If you look closely at the painting, you can see the tiny brushstrokes that the artist used to create the illusion of light hitting the water.


Speak in a hurried, breathless pace with no pauses.

I ran all the way from the station and I forgot my ticket and the train is leaving in two minutes and I don't know where platform nine actually is!


Oh no, please continue. This is fascinating, truly. I don't think I've ever heard a plan quite so ambitious. And by ambitious, I mean doomed. But hey, who am I to rain on the parade? You clearly have it all figured out. What could possibly go wrong? Besides everything. But sure.

Speak with frequent, sudden stops, pausing abruptly between short phrases.

I was walking. Then. It happened. The light. Just. Vanished. I couldn't see. Anything at all. For a moment.


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

A loud, shouting delivery used for commands.

Get down on the ground right now! Keep your hands where I can see them and do not move a single muscle until I say so!


Speak with a highly unnatural rhythm, heavily emphasizing every third word.

The system is failing now, and we need to reset the core immediately before the entire network crashes permanently.


Speak with a dragging, lethargic tempo that is very slow.

It feels like the days are stretching on forever, with the sun just hanging in the sky, refusing to set behind the western hills.


Speak with a constant, flat volume, maintaining an entirely even dynamic range throughout the delivery.

The weather forecast for tomorrow indicates a high probability of rain in the morning, followed by clearing skies in the late afternoon.


Speak in a high-intensity, urgent whisper.

They are listening to everything we say through the vents, so we must encode our communications before sending the data packet out.


The delivery is extremely fast and clipped.

Check the perimeter, secure the exits, verify the ID cards, and report back to command within five minutes or we scrub the mission entirely.


Let's be honest, nobody's paying triple just to sit closer to the front. So skip the frills you never wanted anyway and put that money toward, oh, actually enjoying the trip. Ridiculously cheap fares, no sneaky nonsense, to the places you actually want to go. Same sky, way smaller price.

Speak with a gradual crescendo, starting quietly and steadily increasing in volume until the final words are shouted.

We started as a small group, but now we are a movement, and soon our voices will be heard by everyone in this entire city!


The speaker pauses significantly after every sentence.

The view from here is incredible. You can see the entire valley below. It reminds me of the summers we spent here as children.


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

Speak with heavy chest resonance and slow, deliberate articulation.

Time is a river that flows in only one direction, carrying us all toward a destiny we cannot foresee or change, no matter how hard we try.


The speech is delivered in a high-speed blur, speaking extremely fast without pausing.

If you blink you might miss the entire performance because the dancers are moving faster than the human eye can track in the current lighting conditions.


Now, you gotta be patient out here. Fish don't care about your schedule and honestly, that's the medicine. Cast it soft, right along that log line. Let it sit. Shh. There, feel that? Little tap tap. That's him thinking about it. Ain't about catching 'em really, it's about the quiet.

Speak quietly, gradually fading out your volume toward the end of the sentence.

I left the key under the mat for you, just in case I'm not home when you arrive later this evening. Hope you find it easily.


Deliver the lines with distinct, staccato phrasing, leaving sharp, brief pauses between words or short phrases.

Lock the door. Now. Turn the key. Wait for the signal. Do not open it. Stay inside. Trust me. This is important. Follow my instructions.


Can I tell you something I've never told anyone? Come closer. It's not a large secret as secrets go. Nobody died. No crime was committed. But I've carried it quietly for twenty years. This small, tender, foolish thing. And I've decided tonight, with the house asleep and only you listening, that...

Deliver the line with a forceful, projecting voice, as if speaking to a large audience from a theatrical stage.

Stand your ground! The storm that approaches will test the very foundation of our resolve, but we shall not yield a single inch!


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

The speaker's intonation falls heavily at the end of each sentence, conveying absolute finality.

There is nothing more we can do here. The decision has been made. We are leaving immediately. There will be no further discussion.


Fools! Fools! Did you truly think your little friendship could thwart the magnificent Baron Malefacts? Mwa-ha... wait, who touched my doom ray? It was calibrated! Curse you, meddling children, and your unnervingly clever hamster! I shall return!

A sluggish delivery that drags out the vowel sounds.

We should probably wait here until the storm passes by completely. There is no reason to rush out into the rain right now anyway.


Speak in a rapid, urgent whisper.

Keep your head down and follow me closely because there are sensors everywhere and we can't afford to trip a single alarm right now.


Speak at a moderate pace with very crisp, precise diction.

The calculation requires absolute precision, as a deviation of even one decimal point will result in a catastrophic failure of the engine.


Deliver the line in a loud, boisterous voice with high energy.

Welcome everyone to the grand opening of the most spectacular carnival this town has ever seen in its entire history!


To everyone out there tonight, thank you for loving me. You're the reason I shine, you know that? Okay, okay, and now, just between us, that last song, I didn't write it for the fans. I wrote it for you. The one always in the front row of my heart.

Speak with a disjointed delivery, inserting irregular and unpredictable pauses between words.

The map indicates that we should go left here. But the compass suggests north. I am not sure which one to trust in this situation.


Speak at a brisk, fast-paced tempo with crisp, efficient articulation.

Meeting adjourned at fourteen hundred hours. Please submit your reports by close of business today so we can review them tomorrow morning.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Speak in a soft, murmuring voice, keeping the volume low and hushed.

The ancient scrolls speak of a hidden chamber beneath the library, where the lost knowledge of the elders is kept safe.


Now, and I ask you to note this carefully, the treaty did not fail because it was too harsh, nor because it was too lenient. It failed because it was both at once, which you will find is also true of most committee decisions and several of my marriages. Moving on.

Speak at an agonizingly slow pace, drawing out the words with heavy, deliberate pauses.

One step at a time is all that we can manage in this gravity. We must be patient and careful with every movement we make here.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Speaking with highly variable pacing, alternating abruptly between a slow, drawn-out delivery and a rapid, rushed tempo.

Sometimes I walk very slowly to enjoy the view, but then suddenly I remember I am late and I have to run as fast as I can.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

The speaker projects their voice loudly, shouting as if calling out to someone far away.

Hello! Is there anyone out there who can hear me? I am stranded on the ridge and need assistance getting down!


Speak with a rhythmic, almost musical cadence.

The wind blows through the trees, the river flows to the sea, and the stars shine bright above for you and for me.


Speak in a barely audible whisper, requiring the listener to strain to hear.

The password is written on the back of the photograph frame, but you have to look very closely to see the faded ink.


Speak with the rapid-fire, rhythmic, and continuous delivery typical of an auctioneer.

Do I hear fifty credits? Fifty credits for the plasma drive! Going once at fifty, do I hear sixty? Sixty from the gentleman in the back! Sixty credits, do I hear seventy?


Speak with a dramatic tone, using prolonged silences between sentences for a suspenseful effect.

He looked at the evidence on the table. And then he realized the truth. It was him all along. He had been the one responsible.


Bards would later sing that she was chosen, marked by fate, blessed by the old gods, destined from birth for the quest that would save the world. It made a better song than the truth. The truth is that no one chose her.

Speak in a harsh, loud voice, projecting strongly as if shouting across a large, open space.

I told you to clear this debris hours ago! Why is it still sitting here blocking the main hangar bay doors?


So, the mortal returns to the queen's court. Bold. You could ask me for anything. Power, riches, vengeance. They all do. But you just... look at me like I'm a person, not a bargain. Do you have any idea how long it's been since someone did that? Careful, little thing.

The speaker's intonation rises continuously throughout the entire sentence.

You mean to tell me that after all this time and effort, the package was delivered to the wrong address?


Okay, so this recipe changed my entire life. And I know I say that a lot, but this time I mean it more. It's five ingredients, one pan, and it tastes like you spent all day on it. Which, between us, you absolutely did not.

Speak with a deliberate, plodding pace.

We will build the foundation brick by brick, ensuring that it stands strong against the winds for a thousand years.


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

The voice is consistently soft and gentle.

Please take a seat by the window where the light is better, and I will bring you a cup of tea to help you relax.


Well, well, so you're the one making my client so nervous. I can see why, there's a fire in you. Shame I'm being paid to put it out. It's nothing personal, sweetheart, it's just an excellent paycheck. Tell you what though.

Speak at a frantic pace, stumbling and tripping over the words in a panicked rush.

I can't believe I lost my wallet again, and now I can't find my keys, and everything is going wrong today, and I'm just so stressed out!


The speaker speaks with abrupt, mid-sentence pauses, cutting themselves off before changing their thought.

We were going to the store—well, it doesn't matter now. If only we had left earlier—but the time has passed us by already.


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

A full-volume shout of warning.

Watch out! The bridge is collapsing! Get back to the solid ground immediately before it gives way! Run now! Move! Hurry up quickly!


Deliver the lines with a heavy, deliberate emphasis on the first syllable of every word, creating a rigid, rhythmic cadence.

Never enter the forest after darkness falls, or danger will surely follow you home. Remember this warning and heed it well always.


Speak at a relaxed, leisurely tempo.

There's no rush to get there today. We can take the scenic route along the coast and maybe stop for lunch.


Speak in a hushed, low-pitched, and secretive tone, as if trying not to be overheard.

Meet me behind the old warehouse at midnight. Come alone, and make sure no one follows you there. This is very important, trust me.


Speak at a sharply accelerated rate, delivering the words very quickly and with a sense of urgency.

Data transfer complete. Initiating system shutdown sequence. Commencing purge of temporary files. Engaging security protocols now.


The speaker delivers an announcement, inserting deliberate, dramatic pauses right before revealing the winner's name and their specific project.

The winner of the annual science competition is Sarah Jenkins, for her groundbreaking work on cold fusion reactors. Congratulations!


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

Projecting loudly and clearly, delivering the lines with the high volume and energy needed to reach the back of a massive hall.

Let the games begin! May the best warrior win glory and honor for their clan on this auspicious day!


Speak with a completely monotone and robotic intonation, devoid of human emotion.

Please place your item in the bagging area. Unexpected item in bagging area. Remove item before continuing.


Speak very slowly, elongating the words throughout the delivery.

The stars look so far away tonight, like tiny diamonds scattered on black velvet. It is such a beautiful sight to behold up there.


Let's be honest, nobody's paying triple just to sit closer to the front. So skip the frills you never wanted anyway and put that money toward, oh, actually enjoying the trip. Ridiculously cheap fares, no sneaky nonsense, to the places you actually want to go. Same sky, way smaller price.

Speak in a harsh, urgent stage whisper.

I said be quiet! If the dragon wakes up now, we are all going to be burnt to a crisp in seconds! Stay silent and don't move at all!


Take a breath. This is supposed to be joyful, and I promise, we'll keep it that way. Everything is on track. The venue's confirmed for your date, the florist has your palette, and the tasting is set for next Saturday. The one open item is the seating chart, and there's no rush, we have weeks.

Speak at a hurried pace with a sense of urgency, as if running out of time.

Quickly, pack only the essentials! The floodwaters are rising faster than predicted and we need to evacuate now.


Speak with frequent, hesitant pauses, breaking up the sentences unnaturally.

It's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that I don't know if I can. I hope you understand my difficult position here.


Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

Speak in a loud, declarative voice, projecting clearly as if addressing a large room.

I declare this meeting open! We have a lot of ground to cover today regarding the new zoning laws! Let's begin with the first item!


Speak with an erratic and unpredictable stress pattern, placing emphasis on unexpected words.

The cake was made by the baker who lives down the lane near the old mill. Everyone says it is the best cake in the entire town.


Speak at a languid, unhurried pace, sounding completely relaxed and in no rush.

Why don't we just sit here on the porch for a while and watch the world go by without worrying about tomorrow?


Deliver the lines with normal projection, but drop the volume suddenly at the very end.

I was absolutely sure I left the documents right here on the desk, but now they are completely gone. I don't know where they went.


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Speak at a fast pace with a chatty, enthusiastic, and conversational tone.

So I saw this amazing dress in the window and I just had to go in and try it on and it fit perfectly!


The speaker uses a heavy, deliberate cadence.

Every single choice matters in the grand scheme of things. We must consider each decision carefully before we act upon it, always.


Speak at a quiet, intimate volume, as if sharing a personal secret.

I've never told anyone this before, but I always wanted to learn how to fly a plane. It's been a dream of mine since childhood.


Speak with a gradually increasing tempo, starting slowly and accelerating continuously until the end of the sentence.

The ball started rolling slowly down the hill, then it picked up speed, and then it was bouncing and flying and crashing into the fence!


Speak in a thunderous, booming voice, projecting loudly and sternly to command a large, noisy room.

Silence! The council will come to order immediately or I will have the guards clear the room! This behavior is absolutely unacceptable!


Speak with an intonation that dips noticeably low in the middle of the sentence.

The fascinating thing about black holes is that they warp space and time in ways we can barely comprehend.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Speak with a slow, hypnotic rhythm and a steady, soothing cadence.

Watch the pendulum swing back and forth. Back and forth. Your eyelids are getting heavy. Very heavy. You are feeling sleepy now.


Speak in a soft, breathy voice, sounding physically exhausted and struggling for air.

The air up here is so thin. It makes it hard to catch your breath after climbing for so long. We need to rest for a little while.


Speak rapidly with sharp, clipped consonants.

Target acquired at sector seven. Engaging pursuit protocols. Requesting backup units to intercept at the intersection.


Speak with frequent, hesitant pauses, as if struggling to find the right words.

The reason I called is to ask about, well, about the project deadline. I was wondering if we could possibly extend it by a few days.


Deliver the lines with a powerful, booming projection, speaking loudly as if addressing a massive crowd.

From the mountains to the sea, this land belongs to those who are brave enough to defend it! We will stand strong and never surrender!


Speak with clear emphasis, placing the primary stress on the final word of each sentence.

We went to the park. We saw a dog. It was barking loud. We ran away. Then we went home. It was an exciting day for us all.


Speak with a slow, dragging tempo, sounding completely exhausted and out of breath.

I just can't walk another mile without stopping for a rest. My legs are so tired and my feet hurt. I need to sit down right now.


They crowned the boy king in the spring, and by the first frost, three of the men who'd knelt to him were dead: two by poison and one by his own hand. And the boy himself had learned the first and only lesson the throne ever teaches: that mercy is a debt, and every debt comes due.

The speaker's voice starts softly, swells to a loud peak in the middle, and then fades back down to a whisper.

The music started softly, then grew louder and louder until it filled the room, before fading away into silence.


Speak at a brisk, rapid pace with loud, authoritative projection and clipped, precise articulation, like a military drill instructor.

Attention! Platoon, forward march! Left, right, left, right! Keep in line and eyes front! Double time! Move it! Pick up the pace now!


They marched out ten thousand strong, banners bright against a morning that did not know it was their last. By dusk, the river ran a color that has no name. History would call it a great victory. The mothers would call it something else.

A faint, distant whisper, spoken very quietly as if far away.

Can you hear me? I think the radio signal is dying. I'm losing connection. Please respond if you can still hear me on this channel.


Speak with a stumbling, uneven pace, pausing awkwardly between thoughts.

I didn't mean to break it. It just slipped out of my hand. And then it fell. On the floor. And shattered into pieces everywhere.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Projected loudly and clearly with crisp articulation, resembling a formal public address announcement.

Attention passengers, the flight to Mars Base Alpha is now boarding at Gate 42. Please have your passes ready.


Can I tell you something I've never told anyone? Come closer. It's not a large secret as secrets go. Nobody died. No crime was committed. But I've carried it quietly for twenty years. This small, tender, foolish thing. And I've decided tonight, with the house asleep and only you listening, that...

The speaker uses a questioning intonation throughout the delivery, ending every sentence with an upward inflection.

You're sure this is the right way? The map says turn left? But that looks like a cliff? Should we maybe check the compass again?


Oh no, please continue. This is fascinating, truly. I don't think I've ever heard a plan quite so ambitious. And by ambitious, I mean doomed. But hey, who am I to rain on the parade? You clearly have it all figured out. What could possibly go wrong? Besides everything. But sure.

Speak with a measured, deliberate slowness, pausing slightly between sentences to emphasize precision.

Analyze the sample carefully. Record every reaction. Do not rush the process. Precision is critical. Take your time with each step.


Speak in a hushed, conspiratorial whisper.

They don't know that I have the codes. Keep this between us, or we're both in trouble. Meet me later and I'll explain everything.


Speak at a frantic, rapid pace, conveying intense panic and urgency.

Help! Someone help me! The fire is spreading and the door is jammed and I can't get it open! Please hurry! I need help right now!


Speak in a hushed, suspenseful tone, inserting long, deliberate pauses to build dramatic tension before the final reveal.

And then, out of the shadows, stepped the one person I never expected to see again. It was my brother, who I thought had died years ago.


Speak with a voice that is audibly straining to be loud, as if shouting over a great distance.

Hey! You on the boat! Turn around! You're heading straight for the rocks! Change course now before it's too late! Please hear me!


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

Deliver the line with strong, deliberate emphasis on all the action verbs.

We must run to the shelter, hide from the storm, and wait for it to pass. These are the only actions that will keep us safe right now.


A sleepy, lethargic delivery with a noticeably slow speaking rate.

I'm so tired. I can barely keep my eyes open anymore. I need to sleep. Just a few hours of rest. That's all I need right now, please.


Speak with a strictly controlled, moderate volume. The delivery should be firm, calm, and measured, avoiding any shouting or whispering.

Please maintain an orderly queue. There is enough food for everyone. Pushing will not be tolerated. Wait your turn patiently, please.


Speak rapidly and fluidly, delivering the technical jargon without hesitation.

Realign the phase variance emitters to compensate for the tachyon interference in the subspace matrix.


The speaker sounds exhausted, taking long, audible breaths between phrases.

It's a long way up. We have to keep climbing. Don't look down. Just focus on the next step. We can make it to the top together.


Welcome home, my lady. Dinner is prepared, your bath is drawn, and yes, I've already hidden the sweets from the young master, who has been remarkably innocent all afternoon. You seem troubled. Shall I bring tea to the garden? Sometimes the evening air untangles what words cannot.

Deliver the lines at a roaring, aggressive volume, shouting with intense authority.

I will not tolerate insubordination in my ranks! Do you understand me, soldier? Answer me right now! This is your last warning today!


Now, you gotta be patient out here. Fish don't care about your schedule and honestly, that's the medicine. Cast it soft, right along that log line. Let it sit. Shh. There, feel that? Little tap tap. That's him thinking about it. Ain't about catching 'em really, it's about the quiet.

Speak with a lilting, singsong intonation, keeping the delivery playful and rhythmic but strictly spoken, not sung.

Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down! Let's recite it again from the beginning, shall we?


Speak at a heavy, ponderous pace, drawing out the words to convey immense weight and slow movement.

The elephant moved with great weight, shaking the ground with each step. The earth trembled beneath its massive feet as it walked slowly.


Speak in a hushed, breathy murmur, keeping the volume extremely low.

The baby is finally asleep, so we have to be extremely quiet while we walk past the nursery. Don't make a sound or wake the little one.


Speak at a hyper-fast speed, like a rushed medical disclaimer at the end of a commercial.

Side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, and dry mouth. Consult your physician before use. Not for children under twelve years old.


Bards would later sing that she was chosen, marked by fate, blessed by the old gods, destined from birth for the quest that would save the world. It made a better song than the truth. The truth is that no one chose her.

Speak with an abrupt, distinct halt after every single word.

Code. Red. Alert. All. Hands. To. Battle. Stations. This. Is. Not. A. Drill. Repeat. Not. A. Drill. Move. Now.


Loud, cheery, and highly energetic, projecting the booming enthusiasm of a morning radio host.

Good morning city! It is a beautiful sunny day and we are broadcasting live! Welcome everyone to another fantastic day of programming!


Speak with clear, heavy emphasis placed specifically on the negative words.

I do not want to go there, I will never agree to that, and I cannot believe you asked. This is absolutely not happening, understand?


Speak with a lazy, drawling pace.

Well, I reckon we could fix that fence tomorrow, or maybe the day after that. There's no real hurry about it, I suppose, is there?


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

The voice is whisper-quiet but intense.

Focus your mind. Visualize the target. Breathe. Release the arrow. Let everything else fade away. This moment is all that matters now.


Speak at a very fast, hurried pace, sounding rushed and busy.

I've got three meetings back to back, then a lunch appointment, then I have to pick up the dry cleaning and get groceries before five.


The speaker sounds terrified and breathless, occasionally pausing mid-word as they struggle to speak.

It was ab-absolutely terrifying to see the creature rise from the water like that. I've never seen any-anything so frightening in my entire life.


Produce a cough before speaking, then deliver the line.

[cough] Excuse me. The dust in this old library is really getting to me, but I think I finally found the ancient scroll we've been hunting for.


Produce a cough near the beginning of the line.

I suppose we have [cough] to restart the engine diagnostics from scratch since the logs were corrupted during the last solar flare.


Fools! Fools! Did you truly think your little friendship could thwart the magnificent Baron Malefacts? Mwa-ha... wait, who touched my doom ray? It was calibrated! Curse you, meddling children, and your unnervingly clever hamster! I shall return!

Produce a cough around the middle of the line.

You should have seen the look on the captain's face when the holographic parrot started mimicking his orders. [cough] The dust in the ventilation shaft made it hard to breathe, but it was totally worth it.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

Produce a cough near the end of the line.

Ladies and gentlemen, the auction for the nineteenth-century diamond necklace will commence in exactly five minutes. Please ensure your paddles are registered [cough] and ready at the front desk.


Deliver the line, then produce a cough after finishing.

I think we should probably leave this old attic. The dust up here is getting completely out of hand. [cough]


Produce a sigh before speaking, then deliver the line.

[sigh] I suppose we have no choice but to pack up and leave before the storm hits.


Produce a sigh near the beginning of the line.

Look, I suppose we just [sigh] have to start over from the beginning. The entire database was wiped during the power surge, and the backups are corrupted.


Produce a sigh around the middle of the line.

I've been repairing the hyperdrive for twelve straight hours. At [sigh] least they finally replicated a decent synthetic steak for dinner.


Okay, so this recipe changed my entire life. And I know I say that a lot, but this time I mean it more. It's five ingredients, one pan, and it tastes like you spent all day on it. Which, between us, you absolutely did not.

Produce a sigh near the end of the line.

I've checked the logs three times, restarted the server, and even rewired the main console. Nothing is working, and honestly, I'm just out of ideas at this point. [sigh] Let's just pack it up for today.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Deliver the line, then produce a sigh after finishing.

Wait, are you telling me the AI decided to paint the entire ship pink just because it misunderstood the command for 'brighter colors'? [sigh]


Produce a laugh before speaking, then deliver the line.

[laugh] You really thought I would fall for that old trick? I've been playing this game since before you were born.


Produce a laugh near the beginning of the line.

Excuse me, I just [laugh] realized the air filters in this section haven't been changed since the last inspection cycle.


Produce a laugh around the middle of the line.

I was trying to bake a cake for the party, but I accidentally used [laugh] salt instead of sugar so we might need to order a pizza instead.


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

Produce a laugh near the end of the line.

To access the mainframe, you need to input the alpha code, followed by the biometric scan of your left eye. Honestly, whoever designed this security system [laugh] watched way too many spy movies .


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Deliver the line, then produce a laugh after finishing.

You scared me half to death! I didn't expect anyone else to be awake at this hour in the laboratory tonight. I guess we're both just a couple of night owls. [laugh]


Take a breath. This is supposed to be joyful, and I promise, we'll keep it that way. Everything is on track. The venue's confirmed for your date, the florist has your palette, and the tasting is set for next Saturday. The one open item is the seating chart, and there's no rush, we have weeks.

Produce a clear throat before speaking, then deliver the line.

[clear throat] May I have everyone's attention, please? We are about to begin the presentation, so if you could kindly take your seats.


Produce a clear throat near the beginning of the line.

Excuse me, I [clear throat] just wanted to get everyone's attention before we begin the presentation.


Produce a clear throat around the middle of the line.

The simulations are conclusive. If we try to move the heavy transport trucks across [clear throat] the structure, the main suspension cables will snap and the bridge will collapse.


Produce a clear throat near the end of the line.

We have reviewed the ancient texts, translated the runes, and mapped the subterranean chambers. The expedition is fully funded and ready to depart. However, there is one final detail. The [clear throat] artifact must not be touched with bare hands.


To everyone out there tonight, thank you for loving me. You're the reason I shine, you know that? Okay, okay, and now, just between us, that last song, I didn't write it for the fans. I wrote it for you. The one always in the front row of my heart.

Deliver the line, then produce a clear throat after finishing.

I believe that concludes our presentation on the new warp drive technology. If there are no further questions, we can adjourn. [clear throat]


Produce a groan before speaking, then deliver the line.

[groan] My head is absolutely pounding. I don't think I can look at a screen today.


Produce a groan near the beginning of the line.

This box of old records is [groan] way heavier than I remember. Grab the other side and help me lift it onto the top shelf before my arms give out.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Produce a groan around the middle of the line.

I told you we shouldn't have taken the stairs to the tenth floor. My [groan] legs are already turning to jelly, and we still have five flights to go.


Now, and I ask you to note this carefully, the treaty did not fail because it was too harsh, nor because it was too lenient. It failed because it was both at once, which you will find is also true of most committee decisions and several of my marriages. Moving on.

Produce a groan near the end of the line.

I've checked every single box in this storage room, and the missing files aren't in any of them. I guess I'll have to start checking the basement now. [groan] This is going to take all night.


Can I tell you something I've never told anyone? Come closer. It's not a large secret as secrets go. Nobody died. No crime was committed. But I've carried it quietly for twenty years. This small, tender, foolish thing. And I've decided tonight, with the house asleep and only you listening, that...

Deliver the line, then produce a groan after finishing.

I finally managed to lift that heavy oak dresser up the stairs, but I think I just pulled a muscle in my lower back. [groan]


Produce a gasp before speaking, then deliver the line.

[gasp] I thought I was falling! Thank goodness it was just a bad dream.


Produce a gasp near the beginning of the line.

Oh no, the [gasp] delicate instruments are completely shattered! I promised I would be careful with them.


Produce a gasp around the middle of the line.

Attention everyone, the shuttle to the lunar colony is now boarding at gate seven. [gasp] Wait, look at the monitor... The outer airlock just breached! Everyone, evacuate immediately!


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

Produce a gasp near the end of the line.

I checked the desk, the drawers, and even under the rug. It's nowhere to be found. Wait, if [gasp] it's not here... the safe!


Deliver the line, then produce a gasp after finishing.

I'm sure the monster is just a myth, so we have absolutely nothing to worry about going into the dark cave, right? Wait, what was that shadow? [gasp]


Produce a sniffle before speaking, then deliver the line.

[sniffle] The heating unit has been broken since Tuesday, and I can't feel my toes anymore.


So, the mortal returns to the queen's court. Bold. You could ask me for anything. Power, riches, vengeance. They all do. But you just... look at me like I'm a person, not a bargain. Do you have any idea how long it's been since someone did that? Careful, little thing.

Produce a sniffle near the beginning of the line.

I can't believe I have to [sniffle] work through this cold. My head is pounding, and now my computer decides it's the perfect time for a mandatory system update.


Let's be honest, nobody's paying triple just to sit closer to the front. So skip the frills you never wanted anyway and put that money toward, oh, actually enjoying the trip. Ridiculously cheap fares, no sneaky nonsense, to the places you actually want to go. Same sky, way smaller price.

Produce a sniffle around the middle of the line.

It looks like rain again, so the picnic we planned [sniffle] for the royal gardens will have to be cancelled.


Produce a sniffle near the end of the line.

It's absolutely freezing out here. I can't feel my fingers, and my nose has been running non-stop since we left the cabin [sniffle] . Let's just go back inside.


Deliver the line, then produce a sniffle after finishing.

Brr, it is absolutely freezing out there. I think the temperature dropped another ten degrees while I was walking home. [sniffle]


Produce a lip smack before speaking, then deliver the line.

[lip smack] You know, seeing the children play together in the holographic park brings back so many wonderful memories from my own childhood.


Well, well, so you're the one making my client so nervous. I can see why, there's a fire in you. Shame I'm being paid to put it out. It's nothing personal, sweetheart, it's just an excellent paycheck. Tell you what though.

Produce a lip smack near the beginning of the line.

Well, that's definitely not [lip smack] the flavor profile I was expecting. It has a sharp, almost citrusy bite to it.


Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

Produce a lip smack around the middle of the line.

The broth is coming along nicely, though it might need a pinch [lip smack] of thyme to really balance out the richness of the roasted garlic.


Produce a lip smack near the end of the line.

This encryption puzzle is impossible to solve. I've tried every combination, and nothing is working. Let me just look at the cipher one more time. [lip smack] Maybe I missed a repeating sequence.


Deliver the line, then produce a lip smack after finishing.

That's the best synthetic ration I've tasted in lightyears. You really know how to season these protein packs. [lip smack]


Produce a hiccup before speaking, then deliver the line.

[hiccup] Oh, excuse me. I knew I shouldn't have drank that sparkling water so fast. Anyway, where were we?


Produce a hiccup near the beginning of the line.

I told you not to let [hiccup] me drink that soda so fast. Now I've got these ridiculous spasms, and we still have to walk the rest of the way.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Produce a hiccup around the middle of the line.

I really shouldn't have eaten that dry bread so fast. Now every [hiccup] time I try to explain the plan, I just end up interrupting myself.


Produce a hiccup near the end of the line.

I tried holding my breath, drinking a glass of water upside down, and even letting someone scare me, but [hiccup] absolutely nothing is working today.


Deliver the line, then produce a hiccup after finishing.

Professor, could you please explain the theory of relativity one more time for the class? [hiccup]


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

Produce a sneeze before speaking, then deliver the line.

[sneeze] Excuse me. The dust in this old command center is ridiculous, but I finally found the blueprints.


Produce a sneeze near the beginning of the line.

The attic was covered in [sneeze] a thick layer of dust. I really should have brought a mask before trying to sort through these old boxes.


They crowned the boy king in the spring, and by the first frost, three of the men who'd knelt to him were dead: two by poison and one by his own hand. And the boy himself had learned the first and only lesson the throne ever teaches: that mercy is a debt, and every debt comes due.

Produce a sneeze around the middle of the line.

I told them we needed to clean the ventilation system before takeoff. The dust [sneeze] in here is absolutely unbearable. My eyes have been watering since we left orbit.


Produce a sneeze near the end of the line.

I finally finished cleaning out the attic. It looks great up there now, but I stirred up decades of dust in the process. My nose has been tickling for the last ten minutes, [sneeze] and I just can't stop it. Excuse me.


Now, you gotta be patient out here. Fish don't care about your schedule and honestly, that's the medicine. Cast it soft, right along that log line. Let it sit. Shh. There, feel that? Little tap tap. That's him thinking about it. Ain't about catching 'em really, it's about the quiet.

Deliver the line, then produce a sneeze after finishing.

The pollen count on this planet is astronomical during the spring season. I think I'm allergic to the local flora. [sneeze]


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

A breathless voice, gasping between almost every word.

Just give me a second to catch my breath. I can't quite breathe properly after running all those stairs to the observation deck.


Speak with a heavily trembling, strained voice, as if struggling under immense physical exertion and shaking uncontrollably.

I don't think I can hold this much longer. My hands are shaking so bad, and the weight is really starting to drag me down.


Speaking with a pronounced stutter, frequently repeating initial consonants and pausing involuntarily while struggling to push words out.

Please just listen to what I have to say about the new navigation protocols before you dismiss the idea completely.


A voice choking up, fighting against a tightening throat.

It's just hard to say goodbye to this old house after living here for forty years and seeing everything change around us.


Oh no, please continue. This is fascinating, truly. I don't think I've ever heard a plan quite so ambitious. And by ambitious, I mean doomed. But hey, who am I to rain on the parade? You clearly have it all figured out. What could possibly go wrong? Besides everything. But sure.

Slurred speech with loose, uncoordinated articulation.

I honestly don't think another round is a good idea, the room is already spinning a little bit too much for my liking.


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

An exhausted voice, heavy and barely projecting.

Let's just make camp here for the night; I don't think I can take another step without collapsing right onto the trail.


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Speaking while laughing, with the voice breaking from amusement.

You should have seen the look on his face when the cake fell over right in the middle of his big speech!


Crying while speaking, with a voice thick with tears and occasional sniffling.

I really tried my best to fix it, but the whole system just crashed and I don't know how to bring the data back online.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

Speak with a trembling voice that wavers noticeably on sustained vowels, as if shivering from the cold.

It is freezing out here, we need to get the generator running before the temperature drops any further tonight.


Speak rapidly and breathlessly, sounding heavily winded as if running from danger.

They are right behind us! Keep moving towards the shuttle bay and don't look back until we are safely inside the airlock.


Speak with a heavy stutter, frequently repeating the initial consonants of words.

Take the file to the archives and make sure it gets filed under the correct security clearance level immediately.


Speak in a groggy, sleep-deprived manner, with a slow and dragging delivery.

What time is it? I feel like I only closed my eyes for five minutes before that alarm started blaring in my ear again.


Fools! Fools! Did you truly think your little friendship could thwart the magnificent Baron Malefacts? Mwa-ha... wait, who touched my doom ray? It was calibrated! Curse you, meddling children, and your unnervingly clever hamster! I shall return!

Speak in an intoxicated manner, slurring slightly and noticeably elongating the vowels.

You know, you're my best friend in the whole galaxy, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart, truly I do.


They marched out ten thousand strong, banners bright against a morning that did not know it was their last. By dusk, the river ran a color that has no name. History would call it a great victory. The mothers would call it something else.

Speaking with a voice choking up, struggling to maintain a steady vocal tone.

I never thought I would see this day come, standing here watching the sun rise over a free city after all we endured.


Laughing through the words, making the speech bouncy and breathless.

Okay, stop, stop! I can't breathe! That is the funniest thing I have heard in cycles, you have to tell everyone else.


A strained voice, trembling from physical exertion.

Just lift it a little higher please! I need to slide the support beam underneath before the whole structure comes crashing down.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Wet, tearful speech, interspersed with sharp inhales.

It's gone. The heirloom is gone. I looked everywhere, but I think I lost it when I was walking through the market earlier.


Now, and I ask you to note this carefully, the treaty did not fail because it was too harsh, nor because it was too lenient. It failed because it was both at once, which you will find is also true of most committee decisions and several of my marriages. Moving on.

Panting heavily and out of breath, while trying to maintain clear articulation and an urgent tone.

Target is moving north on foot. Suspect is wearing a dark jacket. Requesting immediate backup at Fifth and Main intersection.


Slurred articulation, speaking as if the mouth and lips are completely numb.

My jaw feels really weird after the procedure, I can barely feel my lips moving when I try to talk to you right now.


Welcome home, my lady. Dinner is prepared, your bath is drawn, and yes, I've already hidden the sweets from the young master, who has been remarkably innocent all afternoon. You seem troubled. Shall I bring tea to the garden? Sometimes the evening air untangles what words cannot.

Speak with extreme exhaustion, letting the voice fade away at the end of sentences.

Just leave the report on the desk. I'll read it in the morning when I can actually keep my eyes open long enough.


To everyone out there tonight, thank you for loving me. You're the reason I shine, you know that? Okay, okay, and now, just between us, that last song, I didn't write it for the fans. I wrote it for you. The one always in the front row of my heart.

Speak with noticeable stuttering blocks, abruptly halting the flow of speech and audibly struggling to release certain words.

We need to check the pressure valves again because the readings are not making any sense to me right now at all.


Okay, so this recipe changed my entire life. And I know I say that a lot, but this time I mean it more. It's five ingredients, one pan, and it tastes like you spent all day on it. Which, between us, you absolutely did not.

Speak with a shivering, quavering voice that trembles unsteadily from the freezing cold.

Is anyone else out there? The radio is dead and I can't see anything through this thick fog surrounding the station.


Speaking while suppressing laughter, with a tight voice and slightly elevated pitch.

I am trying to be serious, really I am, but that hat just looks absolutely ridiculous on the commander's head.


Bards would later sing that she was chosen, marked by fate, blessed by the old gods, destined from birth for the quest that would save the world. It made a better song than the truth. The truth is that no one chose her.

Speak with a choked up voice, making the throat sound tight and constricted.

This award means everything to us. We worked so hard for so many years to finally get recognition for our research.


Speak with a drunken, slurred articulation, fluctuating unpredictably in volume.

Hey! Bartender! Another round for everyone in this place, because tonight we celebrate like kings of the old world!


Speak with severe breathlessness, gasping for air between short bursts of words, unable to complete long phrases.

Need oxygen now. Tank is completely empty. Help me switch the regulator before I pass out. Hurry up please, I'm begging you.


Speak with a violently trembling voice, with rapidly fluctuating pitch.

I don't want to go down into that dark cellar alone, please don't make me go down there by myself right now.


Speak with a nervous stammer, including repeated syllables and frequent hesitations.

I didn't mean to do it at all, the cup just slipped right out of my hand and shattered on the kitchen floor everywhere.


Speak in an exhausted, raspy voice, sounding fatigued from vocal overuse.

I've been calling out for hours. Is there anybody receiving this transmission? This is outpost Delta requesting aid.


Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

Crying freely, with the voice heavily distorted by sobbing and catching breaths.

Why did this have to happen? It's not fair! We did everything right and it still all fell apart in the end.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

Slurred speech, with words running together carelessly.

Whatcha looking at? I'm just sitting here minding my own business watching the stars spin around the moon.


Breathless and whispered, speaking quietly while heavily winded.

Keep your voice down right now. I just ran past the security guards and they are looking for us near the loading docks.


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

Speaking through heavy laughter, making the words barely intelligible.

And then he tripped over his own sword and fell into the fountain! Oh my stars, you absolutely can't make this stuff up!


Voice choking up, struggling against emotional overwhelm, with a shaky delivery.

Thank you for saving my life. I don't know what would have happened to my family if you hadn't arrived then.


Trembling voice, sounding fragile and weak.

I feel very dizzy. Can I please sit down for a moment? The room is starting to go dark around the edges.


Speak with a noticeable stutter, specifically repeating hard 'k' and 't' consonant sounds.

The coordinates are correct. Take us to the target location immediately and prepare for landing.


Speak in a bone-tired voice, completely devoid of energy, using a slow tempo.

Just put the blanket over me, please. I'm far too tired to move another inch. We can deal with the harvest in the morning.


Take a breath. This is supposed to be joyful, and I promise, we'll keep it that way. Everything is on track. The venue's confirmed for your date, the florist has your palette, and the tasting is set for next Saturday. The one open item is the seating chart, and there's no rush, we have weeks.

Speak with a slightly slurred, loose-tongued articulation.

I think I might have had a bit too much of that sedative, my tongue feels like a giant sponge in my mouth.


Breathless and exhausted, taking sharp, audible inhales after every few words.

Wait up for me. Please slow down. I can't run any faster than this. My legs are burning badly. And my chest really hurts.


Speaking while crying and trying to maintain composure, with the voice cracking.

I am fine, really I am. It's just that it's been a very long week and this news was the absolute final straw for me.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Giggling while speaking, voice bubbling with mirth.

I hid the remote in the freezer. Let's see how long it takes him to figure out where it went this time.


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

Voice trembling from sheer physical strain, sounding breathless and tight with effort.

Hold the line! Don't let go of the rope! It's slipping through my fingers, I need help pulling it back!


Choking up, voice becoming thin and strained.

I wish I could have told her how much she meant to me before she left on that ship for the colonies.


Speak with a stutter, prolonging the sounds at the beginning of words.

Stay exactly where you are right now. Don't make any sudden movements at all or the motion sensors will detect our presence.


Let's be honest, nobody's paying triple just to sit closer to the front. So skip the frills you never wanted anyway and put that money toward, oh, actually enjoying the trip. Ridiculously cheap fares, no sneaky nonsense, to the places you actually want to go. Same sky, way smaller price.

Intoxicated and loud, with erratic volume and slurred, poorly controlled articulation.

I absolutely love this song! Turn the volume up as loud as it goes! Everyone in here needs to hear this masterpiece right now!


Can I tell you something I've never told anyone? Come closer. It's not a large secret as secrets go. Nobody died. No crime was committed. But I've carried it quietly for twenty years. This small, tender, foolish thing. And I've decided tonight, with the house asleep and only you listening, that...

Exhausted, with a dry, raspy tone and the voice cracking from severe dehydration.

Water, please... anything to drink at all. We've been walking in this desert for three days without a single drop.


Breathless excitement, speaking fast and panting heavily.

I found it! I actually found the hidden passage! You have to come see this, it's right behind the old bookcase!


Crying uncontrollably, with speech heavily broken by gasping sobs.

I can't believe they took him away. He didn't do anything wrong, he was just trying to help the injured.


Let the breath move like the tide: in as the wave draws up the sand, and out as it slides back to the sea. In and out. The ocean has been breathing like this for a billion years, patient and endless. Let yourself be carried by it. Each wave arriving and releasing. Each breath the same.

Speak with slurred articulation, sounding like you have a heavy, thick tongue.

Everything is so fuzzy around the edges. Did you dim the lights or something? I feel like I'm floating on a cloud right now.


Speak with a trembling voice, vibrating with intense adrenaline and tension.

Put the weapon down. My finger is on the trigger and I am shaking too much to guarantee I won't fire.


They crowned the boy king in the spring, and by the first frost, three of the men who'd knelt to him were dead: two by poison and one by his own hand. And the boy himself had learned the first and only lesson the throne ever teaches: that mercy is a debt, and every debt comes due.

The speaker's voice is thick with amusement, sounding as though they are trying to hold back a laugh.

I can't believe you actually tried to wear that ridiculous hat to a formal diplomatic meeting with the ambassador.


Oh no, please continue. This is fascinating, truly. I don't think I've ever heard a plan quite so ambitious. And by ambitious, I mean doomed. But hey, who am I to rain on the parade? You clearly have it all figured out. What could possibly go wrong? Besides everything. But sure.

Speak with a deeply elated and triumphant tone, conveying immense excitement and relief.

We finally broke the code and the vault is opening right before our eyes after three years of trying!


Deliver the line with a breathy, deeply relaxed tone that conveys pure pleasure and ecstasy, lingering warmly on the vowels.

The warmth of this sun on my skin is absolutely divine, exactly what I needed after the long winter.


The speaker sounds thoroughly content, delivering the words with a relaxed, warm, and peaceful tone.

Sitting here by the crackling fire with a good book is all the adventure I really need for tonight to be perfect.


Speak with warm, genuine gratitude and a subtle sigh of relief.

I don't know how I would have managed to fix the hyperdrive without your expert assistance yesterday.


Ah, there you are. Come sit by the fire. It's a cold one out there tonight. No need to say anything, we can just sit a while. That's the good kind of company, isn't it? The kind where you don't have to perform, where the quiet is comfortable. The kettle's on, the fire's warm.

Deliver the line with a warm, affectionate tone.

You always know exactly what to say to make me feel so much better when the world gets too heavy to bear alone.


The speaker sounds completely infatuated, speaking with a dreamy, awe-struck, and slightly breathy tone.

Every time she walks into the room, all the lights seem to dim and the music just fades away into complete silence.


A bright, optimistic tone, speaking with a warm, audible smile and a sense of genuine hope.

If we plant all the seeds now, by next spring the entire colony will have a sustainable food source for everyone.


The speaker projects a loud, triumphant energy, speaking with a joyful, victorious tone and strong vocal projection.

Victory is finally ours, and the enemy fleet is retreating back into the dark sector where they belong!


Speaking with a warm, enthusiastic tone that swells with immense pride.

My daughter built that entire engine block completely by herself from scratch, and she's only twelve years old this year.


Speak with keen interest and engaged curiosity, using an attentive and slightly eager tone.

Tell me more about how this ancient artifact interacts with the local magnetic fields of the planet.


Speak in a hushed, breathless tone, filled with profound awe and wonder.

The view of the galaxy from this observation deck is unlike anything I have ever witnessed in my life.


So, the mortal returns to the queen's court. Bold. You could ask me for anything. Power, riches, vengeance. They all do. But you just... look at me like I'm a person, not a bargain. Do you have any idea how long it's been since someone did that? Careful, little thing.

Speak with sharp, genuine astonishment, as if reacting to an unbelievable sight.

I never expected the old mansion to still be standing after the earthquake leveled the rest of the city.


The speaker speaks with a hushed, intensely focused tone, sounding deeply concentrated.

I need absolute silence while I calibrate these delicate sensors, or the reading will be compromised.


Uh, a missing item and cold food? That's a terrible dinner, and I'm sorry. No hoops to jump through. I'm refunding the missing dish right now, and I'm adding a credit for the whole order because cold food isn't what you paid for. Next time you order, the delivery's on us.

Deliver the line in a slow, contemplative, and thoughtful tone, as if quietly pondering a deep question.

I wonder if the choices we made back in the twentieth century are the reason the climate is stabilizing now.


The voice is heavy with relief, exhaling deeply as the tension finally breaks.

Thank goodness the rescue team arrived in time before the oxygen scrubbers completely failed on deck four this morning.


Before touching a formula, ask: what question am I answering? Which product sells best in winter? Good. Now the spreadsheet has a job. We filter to winter, sort by sales, and there’s your answer. No fancy function needed. Data isn't about tricks. It's about asking the right question first.

Speak with a tone full of wistful longing.

I often dream about the beautiful green fields of Earth, even though I haven't seen them since I was a small child.


Deliver the line with a playfully teasing tone, keeping the mood lighthearted and slightly amused.

If you keep frowning like that all day, your face is going to freeze and scare away all the customers from the shop.


Speak with an impatient and irritable tone, using a clipped delivery that conveys rising frustration.

We have been waiting here for the shuttle for over an hour now, and I am really losing my temper with this delay.


Fools! Fools! Did you truly think your little friendship could thwart the magnificent Baron Malefacts? Mwa-ha... wait, who touched my doom ray? It was calibrated! Curse you, meddling children, and your unnervingly clever hamster! I shall return!

Deliver the line with an intimate, flirtatious tone, keeping the voice soft and close.

Maybe you should come a little bit closer so I can whisper the secret code directly into your ear right now.


Everyone wants the 10 bagger, the overnight rocket. Here's the unsexy truth: consistent, boring investing beats almost everyone chasing the thrill. Buy the broad index, keep buying when it's scary, don't touch it for 20 years. That's it. That's the strategy that quietly makes millionaires.

Speaking with clear hesitation and a doubtful, questioning tone.

I'm not sure if this map is accurate, considering the terrain doesn't match the holograms we were given.


Of course, my liege, of course. Your wisdom is, as ever, beyond question. Though, if I may humbly observe, your dear brother has been so very popular with the people lately. So beloved. It's nothing, I'm sure. A loyal prince would never dream of the throne. And yet...

The speaker speaks in a hushed, trembling whisper, sounding completely paralyzed by fear.

Don't move a single muscle right now. There is something breathing heavily right behind that stack of crates in the corner.


Speak with acute distress, sounding panicked, breathless, and highly urgent.

Please help me immediately, I've lost my comms unit and I have no way to contact the main base for extraction today!


Okay, so this recipe changed my entire life. And I know I say that a lot, but this time I mean it more. It's five ingredients, one pan, and it tastes like you spent all day on it. Which, between us, you absolutely did not.

Speak with a bewildered and utterly confused tone, slowing down slightly as if struggling to process the impossible situation.

I don't understand at all how the files could have just vanished from a secure server without leaving any trace behind.


The speaker sounds deeply embarrassed, speaking with a strained, hesitant voice as if cringing at the memory.

I accidentally called the captain 'mom' in front of the entire bridge crew during the briefing this morning... somehow.


A voice heavy with shame.

It was my negligence that caused the breach, and I take full responsibility for the damages incurred.


Deliver the line with a flat, disappointed tone, showing a lack of energy and pitch variation.

I really thought this time would be different from before, but it seems we are back to square one all over again.


Okay, so here's what I keep coming back to and tell me if I me wrong. You spent 10 years building the thing and then you just walked away. Like, what does that morning feel like? Walk me through the actual Tuesday you decided

Speak in a deeply sad and sorrowful tone, with a heavy, subdued delivery and a slight tremble that suggests holding back tears.

The garden used to be so beautiful in the spring, but now everything has withered away since she left us last year.


Ay! Ay, look who it is! Come 'ere, come 'ere, let me look at you. You're lookin' good, you're lookin' healthy, that's good, that's what I like to see. Listen! Anybody gives you a problem around here, anybody, you come to Sal, capiche? We take care of our own on this block, always have.

The speaker delivers the lines with a biting, bitter tone, filled with sharp resentment.

Of course he got the big promotion. He's been taking all the credit for my work for the last five years running.


Before there was light, there was a question. Not asked by any voice, for there were no voices; asked, if you can imagine it, by the darkness itself: what would it be like to be something, rather than nothing?

Speak with a cold, condescending tone, dripping with absolute contempt and superiority.

You actually think your petty little excuses matter to someone with my level of authority in this organization?


They marched out ten thousand strong, banners bright against a morning that did not know it was their last. By dusk, the river ran a color that has no name. History would call it a great victory. The mothers would call it something else.

Speak with sheer disgust, using a harsh, repulsed tone that emphasizes the speaker's revulsion.

Get that filthy creature away from the sterilization unit immediately before it contaminates the entire laboratory.


Now, you gotta be patient out here. Fish don't care about your schedule and honestly, that's the medicine. Cast it soft, right along that log line. Let it sit. Shh. There, feel that? Little tap tap. That's him thinking about it. Ain't about catching 'em really, it's about the quiet.

Speak with explosive, furious anger, using a raised volume and sharp, biting articulation to convey intense frustration.

I specifically told you not to touch the red button and now the whole system is in complete lockdown mode!


Speak with a slow, malevolent tone, letting a dark, menacing satisfaction bleed into the words.

I will enjoy watching your little empire crumble into dust while you watch helplessly from the sidelines.


Speaking through intense physical pain, with a strained, breathy delivery and tight vocal cords.

My leg is broken badly, and every time I try to move it even slightly, it feels like fire shooting up my spine.


Welcome home, my lady. Dinner is prepared, your bath is drawn, and yes, I've already hidden the sweets from the young master, who has been remarkably innocent all afternoon. You seem troubled. Shall I bring tea to the garden? Sometimes the evening air untangles what words cannot.

Speak in a weak, helpless tone, sounding completely defeated and drained of energy.

There is absolutely nothing I can do to stop the countdown now. The controls are completely locked out of the system.


A voice dragging with heavy fatigue, speaking slowly with low energy.

I haven't slept properly in three days straight and I can barely keep my eyes open to read the monitor displays.


The speaker sounds emotionally numb, delivering the lines with a flat, detached, and lifeless tone.

It doesn't matter what happens to the ship at this point. I just don't care about the outcome anymore.


Speak with a sharp, bitter tone, dripping with jealousy and resentment.

Why does she always get the best assignments every time while I'm stuck here monitoring the radar screen all day?


Speak with a dry, sarcastic tone, using a deadpan delivery to highlight the faux enthusiasm.

Oh wonderful, another meeting about how to have shorter meetings in the future. That is exactly what I needed today.


The speaker sounds deeply frustrated and exasperated, speaking with a tight, strained tone.

I have tried explaining this to the council a dozen times and they still refuse to listen to reason.


A voice bubbling with amusement.

The look on his face when the cat suddenly jumped onto the conference table was absolutely priceless to witness.


You landed, you're tired. The last thing you need is a line, a lecture, and a stack of forms. So we cut all that. Reserve in seconds, skip the counter, grab your keys, and drive off into whatever adventure you flew here for. Clean cars, honest rates, zero run-around. Wheels down, wheels turning.

Deliver the line with soaring elation, using a loud, highly energetic, and triumphant tone.

We did it! The reactor is finally stable and energy output is at maximum capacity for the very first time ever!


Speaking with deep contentment, using a relaxed, peaceful, and soothing tone.

There is a peace in this valley that settles the soul better than any medicine in the world ever could.


Speak with a warm, earnest tone, letting the voice tremble slightly to convey profound gratitude and relief.

Your generosity in providing shelter for my family will never be forgotten as long as I live and breathe.