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My brother and I loved to climb trees.
We especially liked to build forts in them.
We especially loved to bird watch in them.
One year we built a board platform high in a pine tree. We were sitting up there when we saw a huge spider. We didn't climb as many trees after that.
One year we built a board platform high in a pine tree.We were sitting up there when we saw a huge falcon.We always climbed a lot of trees after that.
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Kelly and her friends went to see a speaker in the auditorium.
The girls were bored out of their minds.
The girls were listening intently to the speaker.
They had no idea what to do. Kelly ended up falling asleep. Her friends had to wake her up.
They had no idea Kelly was tired.Kelly ended up falling asleep.Her friends had to wake her up.
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Bob wanted to buy Christmas presents for his family.
He was too poor.
He had too much money.
He decided to get money from Amazon Mechanical Turk. He worked on Mechanical Turk for three months. Finally, he saved up enough money for Christmas presents.
He decided to only use money from Amazon Mechanical Turk.He worked on Mechanical Turk for three months.Finally, he saved up extra money for Christmas presents.
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Tyrone had a big job interview in an hour.
He decided to wear a gaudy Christmas tree tie to the interview.
He decided not to wear a gaudy Christmas tree tie to the interview.
The interviewer noticed Tyrone's gaudy tie. The interviewer used to dress up as Santa Claus on Christmas. Tyrone was hired on the spot because of his gaudy tie.
The interviewer noticed Tyrone's plain tie.The interviewer used to wear similar ties.Tyrone was hired on the spot because of his plain tie.
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Todd's favorite class was creative writing in high school.
Yesterday, Todd went to class, but forgot his pen at home.
Yesterday, Todd went to class with a new fountain pen.
The teacher gave him detention for not having his school supplies. During detention, Todd wrote a short story about his experience. His teacher helped Todd get his story published in a famous journal.
However, his bully classmate took his pen so his teacher gave him detention for not having his school supplies.During detention, Todd wrote a short story about his experience.His teacher helped Todd get his story published in a famous journal.
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Eric had a big chess tournament this weekend.
He went up against his rival and best friend Tom in the finals.
He was nervous and lost in the early rounds.
Eric was nervous in the final round. Ultimately Eric ended up winning the tournament. Tom congratulated Eric for his win.
His best friend Tom made the final round.Tom ended up winning the tournament.Eric congratulated Tom for his win.
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Dawson got a new car.
He wanted to go show his best friend Joey his new car.
He asked his best friend Joey to come see his car.
It was a rainy day and he got in a accident on the way. His new car was messed up pretty bad but he was fine. Dawson was sad that his new car was already ruined.
It was a rainy day and Joey got in a accident on the way.His car was messed up pretty bad but he was fine.His friend was sad that his new car was already ruined.
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Jill cared for her grandpa until he passed away last year.
Jill felt sad for a long time.
Jill had a very hard time getting over his death and finally had to leave the area and memories.
She ended up getting a job at a nursing home. Her job was fulfilling but still sad. Then one day jill met a handsome man and they are now dating.
She ended up getting a job at a nursing home away.Her job was fulfilling but still was sad and missed home.Then one day jill met a handsome man and they are now dating.
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Andrew made a pizza.
His roommate was very hungry, so he stole a slice.
He offered his roommate a slice but he declined.
His roommate discovered that the pizza had not been fully cooked. He began to gag. Andrew laughed at his roommate's misfortune.
His roommate discovered that the pizza was delicious.He began to eat.Andrew laughed at his roommate's gesture.
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Last year I stayed in Martha's Vineyard.
I had a great time and the house was beautiful.
I had a terrible time and spent too much money.
To my dismay however, there was a rat in the basement. We all freaked out. Thankfully we called animal control and they took care of it.
To my dismay while I was there, there was a rat in the basement.We all freaked out.Thankfully we called animal control and they took care of it.
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Sean and Sara had just bought a Christmas tree.
They were getting ready to decorate it.
They were getting ready to take it back to the store.
They couldn't agree on whether to do tinsel or popcorn. They decided to play rock-paper-scissors. Sara won and they went with popcorn.
They couldn't agree on whether to return it or not.They decided to play rock-paper-scissors.Sara won and they kept the tree.
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Jane was shopping in the mall.
A little girl walked close to her.
A little dog walked close to her.
She was naked while holding a dirty diaper. Jane tried to walk away from the girl. However, the girl continued to follow her.
She was hungry.Jane tried to walk away from the dog.However, the dog continued to follow her.
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Alicia was trying to plug in her phone.
Unfortunately was not working.
Fortunately it was working.
She tried to get it working but wouldn't work. Finally Alicia got it working. Turns out it was broken before.
She tried to get it to work later, but then she had trouble.Finally Alicia got it working again.Turns out it was broken before.
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Hannah was a flower farmer, and grew a variety of beautiful flowers.
One day while she was cutting flowers, she got stung by a bee.
She never got stung by bees.
She quickly ran into the house to get her EpiPen. Hannah grabbed the EpiPen and stabbed it into her leg. Hannah decided to take the rest of the day off.
That day, she did, so she quickly ran into the house to get her EpiPen.Hannah grabbed the EpiPen and stabbed it into her leg.Hannah decided to take the rest of the day off.
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Nicole was a very smart girl who always worked hard.
She thought it was very important to always do her best.
But she knew that she would get good grades even without trying.
One day, she wasn't really feeling like doing her best. Instead of working, she played and talked with friends. When she saw the consequences of this, she never did it again.
One day, she wasn't really feeling like doing her best.Instead of working, she played and talked with friends.When she saw her grades, she never did it again.
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Val's mom was furious with her.
Val liked to her about being bullied.
Val had lied about passing her test.
Val was in fact the bully. Her mother was embarrassed when the principal showed her the proof. Val was grounded for a month for being a bully, and telling lies.
Val actually failed it.Her mother was embarrassed when the principal showed her the proof.Val was grounded for a month for lying about the test.
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The police chief needed to find the killer for the most recent murder.
He told his detectives to do whatever they had to.
He told his detectives to stay at home and he will handle the job.
The detectives went to the crime lab to review old clues. A detective picked up a scarf and examined it. The scarf had initials on it and he realized who did it.
The detectives went home to review old clues.A detective picked up a scarf and examined it.The scarf had initials on it and he realized who did it.
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Dan tripped on a nail sticking out of his front porch entry.
He almost hurt himself very badly.
He got hurt badly, and stopped working.
Dan got a hammer and pounded the nail in. When he did the wood of the porch split. Dan redid the whole porch with brick.
Dan had his friend get a hammer and his friend pounded the nail in.When his friend did the wood of the porch split.Dan's friend redid the whole porch with brick.
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Dan plays on a recreation hockey team.
His team is winning 3-1.
Hi team lost 3-1 today.
They forced game seven with their win today. The team is very ecstatic. Dan gives a motivational speech in the locker room.
They forced game seven with their win today.The team is very ecstatic.Dan gives a motivational speech in the locker room.
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Cho and Margo hated walking the dogs.
They were both very lazy.
They both wanted to take them alone.
This morning neither wanted to. They played rocks, papers, scissors over it. Margo lost and had to walk the dogs.
This morning neither wanted to.They played rocks, papers, scissors over it.Margo lost and had to walk the dogs.
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When Kathy was pregnant with her first baby, she wanted to make a gift.
The gift she wanted to make for her baby was a soft baby blanket.
The gift she wanted to make for her baby was a sturdy baby crib.
Every day Kathy worked on making the baby blanket. As she worked, she thought about her baby and how much love she had. When her baby finally arrived, she wrapped him in the special blanket.
Every day Kathy worked on making the baby crib.As she worked, she thought about her baby and how much love she had.When her baby finally arrived, she placed him in the special crib.
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Amy always dreamt of running her own bakery.
She knew it would cost a lot to start one.
She finally opened her own one.
Amy spent many Years saving money working at other bakeries. Finally she had enough money. Amy was very proud on the day when she opened her own bakery.
Amy spent many Years saving money working at other bakeries.Until she had enough money.Amy was very proud on the day when she opened her own bakery.
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Don loved meat.
He ordered a burger at a restaurant.
He ordered a salad instead.
The waiter came over with a salad. Don was disgusted because he hated vegetables. He yelled at the poor waiter.
The waiter came over with a salad.Don was happy because he liked vegetables too.He thanked the nice waiter.
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George's mother took him to the doctor to get his flu vaccination.
She had promised him it would be the nasal spray version.
She had promised him it would be shots.
But they were out of the nasal spray and only had the shots! George's mother apologized and told him they could come back later. George's mother was pleased when brave George took the shot anyway.
But they were out of the shots and only had medication.The doctors apologized and told him they could come back later.George's mother was pleased when they got more shots.
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Jerry found a cat on the street.
The cat had a hurt leg.
The cat was not alive.
Jerry to the cat to the vet. A week later, the cat was better. Jerry decided to keep the cat.
Jerry to the cat to the vet.A week later, the cat was cremated.Jerry decided to keep the cat.
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Rachel and Molly were volunteering together.
They spent the whole day cleaning up a soup kitchen.
They spent the whole day avoiding volunteering.
At the end of the day, the owner thanked them. Then, she offered them each a free brownie. They excitedly ate the treats.
Near the end of the day, their mom scolded them.Then, she offered them a ride to the soup kitchen.They helped the owner.
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Sam was with his friend's wife.
They were waiting on her husband to arrive.
His friends wife was also his sister.
Sam noticed she kept being slightly flirtatious. It made him uncomfortable. He made up an excuse to leave early.
Sam noticed she was acting nervous.She told him she was cheating on her husband.He made up an excuse to leave early
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Molly had forgotten her lunch at home.
She was sitting with her friends and one of them offered her sandwich.
She bought takeout.
Molly thanked her and started eating. She hated the sandwich, it was very gross. She didn't want to be rude, though, so she ate it and thanked her.
Molly started eating.She hated the takeout, it was very gross.She didn't want to be hungry, though, so she ate it anyway.
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Mandy had been playing at an arcade all day.
She had a big bunch of tickets to redeem.
She did not have a lot of tickets to redeem.
She had her eyes on a barbie doll behind the counter. She gave the man her tickets but she didn't have quite enough. Luckily, she dug in her pockets and found just enough to get the doll.
She had her eyes on a barbie doll behind the counter.She gave the man her tickets but she didn't have quite enough.Luckily, the man gave her enough to get the doll.
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James didn't know what he wanted for his birthday.
Everyone kept asking him but he did not want for much.
He told everyone he wasn't feeling well and didn't want a party.
In the end everyone got together and threw him a birthday party. James was so grateful for his friends and family. John enjoyed his time spent at his birthday party.
In the end everyone got together and threw him a birthday party.James was so mad at his friends and family.John didn't enjoy his time spent at his birthday party.
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Tyrese was battling a addiction with heroin.
He started doing it because of a wrong crowd.
Tyrese started doing it because his brother did it.
He decided to quit. He went to rehab. He got better in 3 months
They decided to quit.They went to rehabThey got better in 3 months
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John was woken up by his alarm for work.
He decided to hit the snooze button and sleep just a bit more.
He woke up early to go to the gym.
However, he woke up to a surprise. It was already twelve in the afternoon. John nervously called his boss and explained what happened.
However, he woke up to a surprise.A text message reminder that he had an appointment that afternoon.John nervously called his boss and explained he wasn't coming in.
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Ed had a heart attack.
He was rushed to the hospital.
He had a rare heart condition.
There, the doctors told him he had to change his life. He had to eat healthier and cut out junk food. Ed agreed, fearful for his health.
There, the doctors told him he had to change his life.He had to eat healthier and cut out junk food.Ed agreed, fearful for his health.
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Lucy's grandma was doing her hair.
Lucy watched as she put dye in her hair.
Lucy watched as she put curlers in her hair.
Lucy covered her nose so she didn't smell the stench. Her grandma washed the dye out of her hair. Grandma's gray hair was now brown, and the dye left no stench behind.
Lucy covered her nose so she didn't smell the hairspray.Her grandma took the curlers out of her hair.Grandma's gray hair was now curly, and the hairspray left no stench behind.
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Emma knew her mom wanted jewelry for Christmas.
She was only 8, but she determined to please her mom!
She was only 8, and decided to make her mom a painting instead of buying jewelry.
She got out her string, beads and jewelry clasps. Then she made her mom the nicest necklace she could. Her mom was so pleased with the Christmas necklace, she cried!
She got out a piece of jewelry she owns and started to paint it.She made her mom the nicest painting of a necklace.Her mom was so pleased with the painting, she cried!
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Julia loved the idea of travel.
She had never gone out of the southeast United States.
She had never gone out of the west and out the country.
She would always plan amazing trips out west and out of the country. She decided to save up for one of those trips finally. Julia had trouble deciding which trip to go on first.
She would always plan amazing trips out east in the country.She decided to save up for one of those trips finally.Julia had trouble deciding which state to go to first.
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I was in band in high school.
Every year we performed at solo and ensemble.
We never got to do performances.
Each student performed their own piece or with others. I performed a duet with my friend. We received a perfect score.
Each student performed their own piece or with others.I tried to performed a duet with my friend.We received a perfect score.
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After junior prom my boyfriend and I went to Wisconsin Dells.
On the way home his car ran out of gas.
We always made sure we had enough gas.
We called his dad who was over an hour away. While we waited we made out in the backseat. His dad finally arrived with gas and we arrived home very late.
We called his dad who was over an hour away when we got a flat though.While we waited we made out in the backseat.His dad finally arrived with a spare tire and we arrived home very late.
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Jennifer was walking down her school hallway one day.
Suddenly, she was approached by a boy with a card and box.
As she turned to step into her classroom one of her students tripped her thinking it was another student.
She took the items and then the boy left. Later, she opened the letter and it said the boy liked her. She found the boy the next day and he asked her out.
He was holding a box, so she took the items and then the boy left.Later, she opened the letter and it said the boy liked her.She found the boy the next day and told him it was not appropriate.
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Alison's parents had long talked about going up in a hot air balloon.
Unfortunately, it was something they couldn't squeeze in the budget.
Unfortunately, it was something they couldn't do for health reasons.
Alison decided to buy them a ride for their anniversary. Her parents were beyond excited when they found out. They said it was one of the best experiences they've ever shared.
Alison instead decided to buy them a flight trip for their anniversary.Her parents were beyond excited when they found out.They said it was one of the best experiences they've ever shared.
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Emma was on a long car drive.
She had been watching movies to keep herself occupied.
She had been listening to podcasts to keep herself ocuupied.
Soon, she was closer to her destination. She was debating whether or not she had enough time for another movie. Before she could decide, they ended up arriving.
Soon, she was closer to her destination.She was debating whether or not she had enough time for another podcast.Before she could decide, they ended up arriving.
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Kacie had just been hired at a diner.
She was really excited for her first job.
She liked her job until she had a very nasty customer so she told him off and got fired.
She started out the day positive and enthusiastic. Then, she made a huge mistake in the kitchen. Luckily her boss was very understanding.
She had started out the day positive and enthusiastic.Then, she made a huge mistake with a customer.Her boss wasn't understanding though.
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Sarah only had a carrot for lunch.
Her friends made fun of her strange choice for lunch.
Her friends gave her a hamburger for lunch instead.
She shook off their jeers and told them it was very healthy. She offered them a piece of her carrot. The friends all accepted her offer and enjoyed the carrot.
She took half the hamburger and told them it was very healthy.She offered them a piece of her carrot.The friends all accepted her offer and enjoyed the carrot.
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Dal was a country girl from rural Denmark.
When she turned 18, she vowed to see the big city.
When she turned 18, she vowed to see London.
She set out for Denmark's capital city, Copenhagen. Dal arrived and immediately fell in love with the big city. She knew Copenhagen was going to be her future home!
She set out for the UKs favorite city, London.Dal arrived and immediately fell in love with the big city.She knew London was going to be her future home!
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The little boy was failing math.
His mom found a tutor.
His mom couldn't find a tutor to help her boy.
He made a B on his last test. The tutor continued to help. He ended up with an A on his report card.
He made a B on his last test.The extra time with the teacher helped.He ended up with an A on his report card.
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I saw an ad on the internet about writing a novel.
The ad challenged people to write a novel in a month.
The ad challenged people to write a novel in a year.
I joined the website group. I did not write a novel in a month. But I did finish a novel a year later.
I joined the website group.I did not write a novel in a year.But I did finish a novel two years later.
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I had to go to Boston for a work trip.
The evening after one of the conferences we went to a ball game.
It was a boring trip filled with conferences and no fun.
We had suite tickets which were amazing. I had never been to Fenway before, so it was a great thrill. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.
We decided to buy suite tickets for after the conference.I had never been to Fenway before, so it was a great thrill.I will remember that game for the rest of my life.
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Sharon never learned to drive a manual transmission.
She asked her dad to show her how to drive one.
She asked her grandfather to show her how to drive one.
He took her out and showed her how to use a clutch. After a burned out clutch and transmission she learned it. Sharon is not allowed to drive her Dad's manual transmission car.
He took her out and showed her how to use a clutch.After a burned out clutch and transmission she learned it.Sharon is not allowed to drive her grandfather's manual transmission car.
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The couple argued over getting a real or a fake tree.
The got one of each to see how it looked in their house.
The got a single real tree to see how it looked in their house.
Both of them looked very similar at a distance. The decided that a fake tree was easier and cheaper. Next year they opted for a fake tree.
Both of them thought it looked very good at a distance.They decided that a fake tree was easier and cheaper.Next year they opted for a fake tree.
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Jordan decided to have an ice cream social.
She absolutely loved these things.
She did not go because she was sick.
All her friends got together for it. The girls had dozens of ice creams to choose from. Jordan couldn't wait to have it again next year.
All her friends went, aside from him.The boys had dozens of ice creams to choose from.Jordan couldn't wait to have it again next year.
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I was walking in the park when I saw a very attractive guy.
I was so captivated by him that I tripped and fell on the ground.
I was so captivated by him that I went to go and talk to him.
The guy immediately came over and helped me up. My heart pounded as our eyes met. He smiled at me and invited me out to dinner.
The guy also immediately came over and flirted with me.My heart pounded as our eyes met.He smiled at me and invited me out to dinner.
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Tyler and Brittany got married a couple years ago.
All Brittany ever wanted was a little baby.
All Brittany ever wanted was for it to be just the two of them.
They tried for months and months and nothing happened. Finally Brittany got good news and surprised Tyler when he got home. Baby Conner will be here in 6 months, we can't wait.
They tried for months and months to get pregnant and nothing happened.Finally Brittany got good news and surprised Tyler when he got home.Baby Conner will be here in 6 months, we can't wait.
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Neil was on a Nile cruise.
He boarded at Luxor and they set off South.
The boat got quarantined in Luxor.
Neil saw amazing sights along the way. He had not known Egypt's history was so rich! He was pleased with the river cruise.
Neil saw amazing sights in Luxor.He had not known Egypt's history was so rich!He was pleased with the river cruise despite the setback.
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Abel grew vegetables in his backyard.
One Saturday, he took them to the local farmers market.
One Saturday, he took them into his kitchen to cook a nice meal.
He had the best selection, so he got lots of customers. He sold a pretty girl a cucumber. He asked her what she was gonna do with it, and she said not eat it.
He had the best selection, so he got a nice meal.He also gave his neighbor a cucumber.He asked her what she was gonna do with it, and she said she will eat it.
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Tim and Jerry decided to go on a camping trip in the woods.
They drove out to the woods and set up their tent.
They drove out to the woods and realized they forgot the tent.
Jerry went off to find wood while Tim waited at the tent. After a while, Tim went to look for Jerry. Tim found Jerry in a diner drinking coffee.
Jerry drove back to get the tent while Tim waited at the entrance to the woods.After a while, Tim called to see where Jerry was.Jerry told Tim he had stopped at a diner on the way to get some coffee.
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Tom went hiking.
He hiked for a long time.
He never hiked for a long time.
He wondered when the trail would end. He finally sat down and cried. Then he looked and saw he was right at the end of the trail.
He wondered when the trail would end.He finally sat down and cried about his exhaustion.Then he looked and saw he was right at the end of the trail.
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Sally was riding her bike.
She was only on her bike for a few minutes before she got a flat tire.
She met friends who showed her a new bike path.
She quickly patched up her bike with some tape. She was able to swap out a new tire when she went back to her car. Sally was able to complete her morning bike ride.
She quickly explored the new path.It was a short path.Sally was able to complete her morning bike ride.
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Barry moved into a new house with his family.
A neighbor told him the house was haunted one day.
A neighbor told him he didn't think the house was haunted.
Barry never experienced anything unusual in the house. Barry stood under the house tree and a ghostly figure grabbed him. He screamed and this figure made a creepy noise and then left Barry.
Barry never experienced anything unusual in the house.Barry stood under the house tree and a friend grabbed him.He screamed and his friend laughed and left Barry.
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Ashton was at girl's summer camp.
She and her friends were playing cards in the cabin.
She and her friends played tennis for hours.
Suddenly, they noticed a gigantic bug on the ceiling. The girls ran screaming out of the cabin. A counselor had to come and catch the bug.
When they got back to their room they noticed a gigantic bug on the ceiling.The girls ran screaming out of the cabin.A counselor had to come and catch the bug
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Since we travel on business, we stay in the same hotel for months.
We had the sweetest housekeeper who did a great job for us.
We kept to ourselves and didnt talk to anyone.
One day, my husband saw her and she looked sad. Three weeks before Christmas, she told me that she had been fired. She lost her job before she could buy presents for her children.
One day, my husband saw a new housekeeper who started working there and she looked sad.Three weeks before Christmas, she told me that she had been fired.She lost her job before she could buy presents for her children.
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Everyone said that Cecil was a good cook.
He decided to use that talent to make money.
He decided to work at a homeless shelter to cook food for the homeless.
Cecil got a business loan to open his own restaurant. The place was packed for the grand opening! Cecil considers his restaurant a success.
After getting experienced cooking for lots of people, Cecil got a business loan to open his own restaurant.The place was packed for the grand opening!Cecil considers his restaurant a success.
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Larry needed a job.
Most of his bills were now overdue since his layoff.
Luckily he found a job right away before he got too far behind.
So far, all of his job hunting efforts hadn't paid off. This time, he spent hours researching the company and arrived early. Larry got a great job!
All of his job hunting efforts had paid off.This time, he had spent hours researching the company and arrived early for his interview.Larry had gotten a great job!
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Todd used to be a professional football coach.
He loved the job but got fired after fighting a referee.
He loved the job and got along with all the referees.
He didn't agree with a call and started yelling. He advanced on the referee and threw a punch. Now Todd is sitting in a jail cell for the night.
He really didn't agree on one call and regrettably started yelling.He advanced on the referee and threw a punch.Now Todd is sitting in a jail cell for the night.
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I received a message on facebook from a random girl.
She loved the Beatles just like me.
She hates the Beatles.
We went to a Paul McCartney concert together. We started dating shortly after. We have been together for 4 years.
I hated them too, it seemed like we had the same musical taste.We started dating shortly after.We have been together for 4 years.
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I was able to hit the ball into the green.
My friend's ball landed in the water.
My friend's ball landed next to the hole.
However, he was able to sink the hole in the next attempt. After my next hit, my ball came close to the hole. I fell short since the next hit was too strong.
He was able to sink the hole in the next attempt.After my next hit, my ball came close to the hole.I fell short since the next hit was too strong.
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Nell looked forward to a visit from the book mobile.
She found a cozy spot to read in the back of the mobile library.
The book mobile was too full so she went back home.
Soon, Nell was lost in the plot of the book. She didn't hear the engine start or notice the book mobile moving. When Nell finished her story, she found she was far from home.
She went back the next day and got lost in the plot of the book.She didn't hear the engine start or notice the book mobile moving.When Nell finished her story, she found she was far from home.
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Drake's friends were homophobic.
Drake was a homosexual.
Drake was a heterosexual.
Drake was scared to tell his friends. Drake decided to tell his friends. Drake's friends accepted him for who he and didn't run away.
Drake related to his friends.Drake told them again that he was straight.Drakes friends said they already knew that.
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William always wanted to travel to Europe.
His family said that airfare was too expensive.
His family gave him tickets for his birthday.
William worked all year to save for plane tickets. For Christmas, he surprised his parents with a paid vacation. They will travel to Germany in June.
William worked all year to save for plane tickets for them as well.For Christmas, he surprised his parents with a paid vacation.They will all travel to Germany in June.
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Rod loved to doodle, but he didn't think he was any good.
On a whim one day, he entered his sketches into a contest.
He saw an art contest but was too embarrassed to enter his art.
He was so surprised when the art win first prize! He started working for a graphic design company, doodling for pay. Now Rod makes a living doing what he loves!
He was so surprised when art similar to his won first prize!He started working for a graphic design company, doodling for pay.Now Rod makes a living doing what he loves!
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My parents took us riding one day.
They said it was a surprise.
They told us where we were going.
When we arrived, it was a huge arena. We went inside, and it was a rodeo! I enjoyed watching the rodeo show so much!
When we arrived, it was a huge arena.It was the perfect size for a rodeo.I enjoyed watching the rodeo show so much!
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Cassidy was at a pizza place with her family.
They were ordering and chatting with the waiter.
They were sitting quietly.
During the conversation, Cassidy mentioned that it was her birthday. The waiter congratulated her and then left with their orders. When he came back, he surprised her with a free birthday pizza.
Breaking the silence, Cassidy mentioned that it was her birthday.The waiter congratulated her and then left with their orders.When he came back, he surprised her with a free birthday pizza.
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Ann slept in the basement by the freezer when guests visited.
For Thanksgiving, Ann's mom filled the freezer with pies.
For Thanksgiving, Ann's mom filled the freezer with meat.
Ann woke hungry in the night and went to the freezer. She managed to eat an entire cream pie before returning to bed. The next day, Ann's mom found an empty pie dish in the freezer.
Ann woke hungry in the night and went to the freezer.She managed to eat the entire steak before returning to bed.The next day, Ann's mom found an empty meat plate in the freezer.
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I loved chocolate.
I decided to make chocolate.
I decided to make chocolate but mom talked me out of it.
I accidentally dropped some cocoa on the floor. My dog ate it. He got poisoned and died.
I accidentally forgot about some chocolate in my bag.My Mom ate it.She got full and smiled.
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Alex needed to go to the pharmacy to get his medicine.
He looked all over the house trying to find money to pay for it.
He had enough money to pay for it.
On the way, he stopped and bought a single lottery ticket. The next night, Alex won the lottery. Now he never has to worry about finding money for his medicine again.
On the way, he stopped and bought a single lottery ticket.The next night, Alex won the lottery.Now he never has to worry about paying bills again.
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Jerry's sink had been leaking.
He called his local plumber.
He wrote a letter to his local plumber.
His plumber arrived at his house a few hours later. His plumber patched up a leaking pipe. Jerry paid his plumber $100 for his work.
His plumber arrived at his house a few days later.His plumber patched up a leaking pipe.Jerry paid his plumber $100 for his work.
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Aaron couldn't stop making fun of randy.
He assumed randy takes steroids on a regular basis.
He took steroids on a regular basis.
Randy couldn't tolerate his comments and approached him. He asked Aaron to lift his shirt up. Instead of muscles, Aaron had a lot of fat around his stomach.
Randy got enough and fought him.He asked for a one on one match with Aaron.Aaron got hurt really bad.
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Henry placed Janet in a box in front of several audience members.
When Janet was completely in, he cut half of the box.
The audience saw that it was fake.
The audience freaked out and thought he killed her. However, Janet came out in one piece. The audience applauded.
But, the audience played along and pretended he killed her.However, Janet came out in one piece.The audience applauded.
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Fiola walked in front of the club.
The security guard asked for her ID since she looked young.
The security guard never asked for her ID since she looked sophisticated.
As soon as he realized that she was under 18 years old, he got mad. As a result, he didn't allow her to go inside. Fiola left immediately.
As soon as he realized that she was under 18 years old, he got mad.As a result, he kicked her out.Fiola left immediately.
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Ollie's favorite ride at the fair were the bumper cars.
Being allowed to ram into another car was so much fun.
He was sad that they were broken this year.
You didn't even get in trouble. He and his friend Joe waited in a long line. But when they finally go on, the wait was worth it!
You didn't even get to see them.He and his friend Joe waited in a long line for a similar ride.When they finally go on, the wait was worth it!
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Jackson has always wanted to play the bass guitar.
However, his family encouraged him to learn the flute instead.
However, his family could not afford to buy him an instrument.
Jackson decided to go against his family's wishes and learn bass. He practices very hard until he is a bass guitar expert. Finally jackson is able to play bass guitar.
Jackson decided to go beg and get an instrument finally.He practices very hard until he is a bass guitar expert.Finally jackson is able to play bass guitar do to the charity of others.
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The mayor was trying to be re-elected for the next term.
He told all his supporters to put up signs around town.
He was discovered to be having an illicit relationship with a minor and had to resign.
The day before the election he had the support of 99% of the town. The opposition resisted the mayor until the final ballot. The opposition failed to win the election from the mayor.
The day before the special election his opponent had the support of 99% of the town.The mayor's party conceded defeat before the final ballot.The opposition had won the election for mayor.
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Becky loved snacks.
Her favorite was ho-ho's.
Her favorite was cashews.
She ate about 20 of them one day. And got an upset stomach because of it. She ate less ho-ho's after that.
She ate about 20 of them one day.And got an upset stomach because of it.She ate less cashews after that.
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Elly had a history exam coming up.
She kept putting off studying to hang out with friends.
She didn't put off studying to hang out with friends.
The night before the test she was super worried. She stayed up all night studying. Elly passed her exam but was exhausted.
The night before the test she was relaxed and confident.She went to bed early and got a good night's sleep.Elly passed her exam with little difficulty.
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When we were in boy scouts we had to sell popcorn.
We would go door to door trying to sell.
We would also go door to door to collect signatures for our gym.
Luckily some of the people bought some. We then had to go around delivering the containers. It was a good way to raise money for the troop.
Luckily some of the people bought some and signed the petition.We then had to go around delivering the containers.It was a good way to raise money for the troop and votes for the gym.
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Amy and her friends went to the park to meet the boys.
Amy was more nervous than the first time they broke curfew.
Amy was mad because the boys didn't show up.
The whole time there Lynn made out with Jim. Finally they left. They entered Lynn's room to find her mother waiting for them.
They finally did show up and Lynn and Jim made out the whole time.Finally they left.They entered Lynn's room to find her mother waiting for them.
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It was a Sunday morning and I wanted to visit the beach.
I took the train to get to my destination.
However my mother made me go to church and i acted up and she wouldn't let me go.
When I arrived I swam in the ocean. Afterwards I tanned in the sand. I finally went home when it started to get dark outside.
However, she relented and I swam in the ocean.Afterwards I tanned in the sand.I finally went home when it started to get dark outside.
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Leo needed a new car.
He went to the Ford dealership.
He went to buy a car but he have no money.
He found a great Ford Focus. He was able to make a great deal. He drove away happy.
He found a great Ford Focus.He wasn't able to make a deal.He drove away sad.
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Billy always likes beef jerky.
Every Christmas his stocking is full of candy.
Since he kept kosher, he was glad to learn that it did not violate any dietary laws.
But he would rather have jerky inside it. This past year he begged for jerky instead of candy. His stocking had 5 pounds of beef jerky waiting for him this year.
But he will not rather have jerky inside it.This past year he avoided jerky.His has avoided 5 pounds of beef jerky this year.
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Amanda had just found out that she was pregnant.
She started noticing the morning sickness right away.
One morning she woke up bleeding.
She tried everything to help, but nothing worked. Then, her sister told her that her secret was peppermint tea. Amanda tried it and it helped her so well.
She called everybody, but no one picked up.Then, she called 911.Amanda's call went through and 911 officers helped her so well.
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Debbie was very tired and hungry.
She'd been hiking in the woods the whole day!
She never hikes without food.
She berated herself for forgetting to pack snacks. Debbie ran into another couple on the trail. They shared food with her, and she wasn't hungry any more.
She congratulated herself for never forgetting to pack snacks.Debbie ran into another couple on the trail.She shared her food with them, and none of them were hungry any more.
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Sarah got a new car for her birthday.
She was so excited to see the red car in the driveway.
She was so sad to see the red car in the driveway being broken.
She got into her car and took it for a ride. She had never driven a car that was so smooth before. Sarah was so excited to have her new car.
But she quit worrying about her old car, and got into her new car and took it for a ride.She had never driven a car that was so smooth before.Sarah was so excited to have her new car.
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Portia had always wanted an outdoor game to play with her kids.
Her husband and she argued over what game they should play.
Her husband and she always had plenty of ideas for games they could play.
Finally they bought a badminton set for their backyard. Her kids loved the new game! Now Portia and her family play badminton every weekend.
Finally they came up with and idea and bought a badminton set for their backyard.Her kids loved the new game!Now Portia and her family play badminton every weekend.
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Sam was a paramedic and volunteer firefighter in a small village.
He wished for a life that held more excitement so he joined the Army.
He wished for a simple and normal life.
When he came back to his little village he was very different. He didn't keep his former jobs for long. After being in a war he just wanted to have a quiet, unexciting life.
He stayed in his little village even though it was very boring.He kept his former jobs for a long time.After being in a war he just wanted to have a quiet, unexciting life.
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Chris was a very talented man.
He loved to cook.
He doesn't have any talent in cooking that's why he doesn't cook.
Chris cooked for many and they loved his style. As he got old, he wished to share his talent. Chris passed his great talent into creating a book.
But he was determined to add it to his talents, so he learned to cook for others and they loved his style.As he got old, he wished to share his talent.Chris passed his great talent into creating a book.
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I went to a sushi bar.
The sushi chef told me that I should try some fatty tuna.
The sushi chef told me that I could try some crab.
I agreed with him. He handed me a freshly-cut piece of fatty tuna. It tasted horrible!
I agreed with him.He handed me a freshly-cut piece of crab.It tasted horrible!
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Gerty had an imagination.
She was only 8, but imagined a whole world around her.
Until she was eight and couldn't imagine the world around her.
Made up dragons, voyages to the great beyond. One day she didn't want to pretend. She ended up finding a real friend to play games with.
She use to think up dragons, voyages to the great beyond.One day she just didn't want to pretend anymore.Instead she ended up finding a real friend to play games with.
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Lucy opened the door to the basement.
Her grandpa wanted her to come back down to help clean up.
She called her grandpa up for dinner.
Lucy was afraid of mice and had seen one in the basement. Grandpa reminded her the mouse was small and couldn't hurt her. Lucy gathered her courage and went back into the basement.
Grandpa was afraid of mice and had seen one in the basement.Lucy reminded him the mouse was small and couldn't hurt him.Grandpa gathered his courage and went back into the basement after dinner.
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Thomas had never tried ping pong before.
He went over his friend Billy's house and played for the first time.
He went over his friend Billy's house but they only played for a brief time.
Thomas was shocked by how much finesse is needed. They both practiced for several hours. By the end of the day, Thomas had a grasp on some techniques.
Thomas was shocked by how much finesse is needed.He went home and practiced for several hours.By the end of the day, Thomas had a grasp on some techniques.
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Rosie was very clumsy and lacked balance and grace.
Her mom decided to put her in ballet.
Her mom decided to put her in piano lessons.
As she learned more moves, her balance got much better. Soon, her clumsiness was gone and she could balance on one foot. She was so happy, she decided to take up tap dancing too.
As she learned more pieces, her ability got much better.Soon, her pitch was great and she could play with one hand.She was so happy, she decided to take up singing too.
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Leon needed a venue for an upcoming event.
He called every hotel in the city, but they were booked.
He called one hotel and was able to make a reservation.
He called every venue. Every place he rang seemed to be booked but one. In the end, Leon decided a desert was a terrible place for a wedding.
He didn't have to call everywhere else.The hotel seemed to be a great place.In the end, Leon decided a desert was a great place for a wedding.