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013008e5-bc78-494a-8d8c-993bf3decda3	Mark was the type of person who only played arcade games.	He loved Pacman in particular, and sought after the highest score.	He loved Pacman in particular, although he didn't care for high score.	Today, he was able to climb to the second highest spot on the list. He beamed at his success, but was not satisfied with being number 2. He continued playing until he was able to get to the highest record.	Today, he was able to climb to the second highest spot on the list.He beamed at his success, but was indifferent with being number 2.He continued playing eventually getting the highest record.
3bfa2201-263e-43fb-9b14-31720e656507	Joe plans a trip to Vegas with his college friends.	They decide to stay at the Pink Flamingo.	They decided to go to Disneyworld instead.	They do lots of gambling and drinking while they are there. Joe spends all his money the first day he is there. The rest of the trip he has to hang out by the pool.	They do lots of rides and games as soon as they get there.Joe spends all his money the first day he is there.The rest of the trip he has to hang out by the hotel pool.
8cac1e58-6aba-4256-8c52-7e4c007ac4d8	Julio loved to eat fried chicken.	His favorite fried chicken restaurant burned down.	He only ate the home cooked fried chicken his mom made.	Julio searched far and wide for another fried chicken restaurant. A new fried chicken restaurant opened in his home town. The new restaurant was just as good.	Julio searched far and wide for a fried chicken restaurant when his mom died.A new fried chicken restaurant opened in his home town.The new restaurant was just as good.
2ccaaee4-0621-4559-bdc6-c12e633c4edd	Fay's toddler had recently taken up marking the walls with crayons.	She realized that her daughter was only trying to play.	She realized her daughter hated the wall color.	Fay bought butcher paper to tape to the walls at the child's height. After a lesson in where to color, the child took to marking the paper. Now both Fay and her daughter are both satisfied.	Fay bought butcher paper to tape to the walls at the child's height, so the toddler wouldn't mark the walls anymore.After a lesson in where to color, the child took to marking the paper.Now both Fay and her daughter are both satisfied.
896e2d99-5df3-432b-8db5-f8b0a788bb18	Nala went bowling with her friends.	She had never bowled before.	She had been a professional bowler previously.	She did her best to hit the pins. At the end of the game, she checked her score. Surprisingly, Nala had come in second place!	She did her best to hit the pins, but had lost all her skills.At the end of the game, she checked her score.Surprisingly, Nala had come in second place, but not first!
4a05e07b-cf30-4cfd-932a-8f0297ae3ce1	Sam was having a heart attack.	He needed to be rushed to the hospital.	He then found out it was a false alarm.	Sam refused to call 911 and asked someone to drive him. He didn't want to pay the expensive charges. Sam made it to the hospital with the help of a friend.	Sam refused to call 911 and asked someone to drive him.He didn't want to pay the expensive charges since it was false alarmSam made it to the hospital with the help of a friend.
10607f24-823b-4553-a6db-266f16d0e008	Sarah went to a coffee shop.	And she ordered a caffe latte.	She ordered a scone.	Later, she complained that her services and latte were bad. So the manager gave her a discount. Sarah felt good about being exploitative.	Later, she complained that her services and scone were bad.So the manager gave her a discount.Sarah felt good about being exploitative.
9e54bbd8-0a40-4a46-87f5-37c12cadf479	Chantel stopped in front of the red traffic light.	An elderly man stopped next to her.	An elderly woman stopped next to her.	Since Chantel's windows were not tinted, the man can see her. He spent approximately 3 minutes staring her down. Eventually, she drove off when the light turned green.	Since Chantel's windows were not tinted, the woman can see her.She spent approximately 3 minutes staring her down.Eventually, she drove off when the light turned green.
33c1321d-2ef2-42be-9976-baca02f5564b	Patty is like a magpie.	She loves to collect beautiful jewelry.	She loves to collect beautiful rocks.	She went to the store intending to get a jacket. A gorgeous bauble caught her eye. She bought it and added it to her collection.	She went to the store intending to get a stone.A gorgeous ring caught her eye.She bought it and added it to her collection.
87feebc5-6724-494a-afc3-ce6eeab40271	Steve needed a job right away!	He was living at his parents and they started charging him rent.	His wife was going to divorce him if he didn't work.	He applied all over town for all sorts of jobs. He finally got an interview with a bank! He passed the interview and was offered a job as a bank teller.	So he immediately applied all over town for all sorts of jobs.He finally got an interview with a bank!He passed the interview and was offered a job as a bank teller.
e86241a3-74d8-48de-9f2e-074c4ebd021d	I was hired for a job to get people to sign a petition.	The petition was to get a Democrat's name on the ballot for Congress.	I set up a booth in front of the library for the petition to get a Democrat's name on the ballot for Congress.	I knocked on doors in the freezing cold to get signatures from people. By the end of six hours of work, I collected over thirty signatures. My employer was extremely proud of my hard work!	I stood by the doors in the freezing cold to get signatures from people.By the end of six hours of work, I collected over thirty signatures.My employer was extremely proud of my hard work!
15ccb1ec-cd26-474c-a5ae-837730cdfc94	Ed was walking home from work when he noticed a young man looking sad.	He asked him what was wrong.	He shuffled away from the man.	The man said he had gone downtown and lost his wallet. He didn't have money to get back home. Ed gave him bus fare so he could get back to his family.	The man shouted to him that he had lost his wallet.He didn't have money to get back home.Ed gave him bus fare so he could get back to his family.
8c25585b-69b1-4a59-a2fd-e71e538f339b	Gina was in Illinois with her family.	She decided she should visit her dad's mom.	She decided she should visit her sick friend.	She had been dreading the visit for a week. She wasn't excited since she knew it would be boring. She decided to go because she knew it was the right thing to do.	He had been looking forward to the visit for a week.She was excited since she hadn't seen her friend in years.Her friend was so happy to see her.
13f4399f-14d0-4352-8c5c-506f0ed3d327	I went to the cell phone store where the line was outrageous.	The greeter told me it'd be a 2 hour wait which was crazy!	The greeter told me to come back the next day.	Eventually I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out. The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit. I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill!	Eventually the next day I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out.The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit.I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill!
32ce8559-cdd1-4ce3-859b-fee913419d27	I was camping in the woods one day.	I saw some people in boats passing by.	There was a holiday boat parade on the lake that was fun to watch.	They waved and I invited them over. When I told them I was breaking camp they offered me a lift. The boat nearly tipped over with all my stuff in it.	They waved and I invited them over.When I told them I was breaking camp they offered me a lift.The boat had plenty of room for all my stuff.
676666f3-0404-48df-8ae3-609f8927ca24	In the morning, I would let the dog out and go back to bed.	I would leave the door unlatched so that he could get back in.	I often forgot to leave the door unlatched so that he could get back in.	After a few minutes, he would come back in and hop on the bed. He would sit on the bed until I finally got up. This continued until the day he came back in with a dead chipmunk.	After a few minutes, he would come back in and hop on the bed because of the unlatched door.He would sit on the bed until I finally got up.This continued until the day he came back in with a dead chipmunk.
d008498e-b2f7-4de8-b53d-c44612f1c9a5	Margo just had a new baby.	She brought her baby home from the hospital.	Her baby was very calm and slept through the night.	It cried a lot and kept her up at night. It was hard work taking care of a baby. She got better at caring for the baby everyday.	She was able to sleep well at night.It was hard work taking care of a baby.She got better at caring for the baby everyday.
20b37644-9f74-4638-9aff-a50254e36bd4	Kelly's toddler was suffering from a horrible cough.	It was keeping her awake at night.	It didn't keep her up at night.	Finally, the baby fell asleep in a semi-sitting position on the couch. Kelly was relieved to see that the child wasn't coughing. She decided to leave the child where she was, so she could get rested.	Finally, the baby fell asleep in a semi-sitting position on the couch, so she could do her work.Kelly was relieved to see that the child wasn't coughing.She decided to leave the child where she was.
9ccad712-640d-4f49-8f47-4a7d4b5879e9	Sara was craving sweets.	She decided to cook up a pan of brownies.	She decided to go to the store and buy brownies.	She mixed the batter and put them in the oven. But when they finished, they tasted very bad. Sara sadly realized she had forgotten to add the egg!	She went to the bakery and found ones she liked.When she finished she felt very bad.Sadly she realized she had eaten too many!
5f94f21f-a6ec-4e74-842f-07d2447bf6e7	Fred loved bikes.	He decided he wanted a bike tattoo.	He decided he wanted a new bike.	He drove to the parlor. When he was done it hurt. He thought the pain was worth it though.	He drove to the bike shop.When he was done his wallet hurt.He thought the pain was worth it though.
0021f7c6-f020-4851-a175-64800b22b1ec	Jan's dad met a new family when they came in his store.	He thought the daughter looked just like his own girl.	He tried to talk to them but they were not very friendly and left without saying a word.	Jan's dad called his daughter downstairs so the two girls could meet. The parents agreed the girls looked alike. The girls, both plain and homely, looked at each other suspiciously.	Jan's dad called his daughter downstairs so she could help.The girl agreed and helped.The girl, both plain and homely, looked after the store.
da42d74b-a367-44ca-b79a-4cf8d191fdd7	No one would have guessed, but Amanda spoke Tagalog.	One day on her train, two women were speaking Tagalog.	One day on the bus, two women were speaking Tagalog.	They were making fun of Amanda, saying she looked like a disco dancer. Amanda, who had a sense of humor, knew she was dressed flamboyantly. As she got off the train, she did a few disco moves to stun the women.	They were making fun of Amanda, saying she looked like a disco dancer.Amanda, who had a sense of humor, knew she was dressed flamboyantly.As she got off the bus, she did a few disco moves to stun the women.
3f398402-198e-492f-bcf5-345a58e29497	Carla had one son named Sam.	She wanted Sam to have siblings but she was without a partner.	She wanted Sam to have siblings but she refused to adopt.	She decided to adopt a little girl from China. It took 3 years for her paperwork to go through but finally it did. She brought Sam a little sister named Xiao.	Sam convinced her to finally adopt a little girl from China.It took 3 years for her paperwork to go through but finally it did.She brought Sam a little sister named Xiao.
c1172dcf-3216-49b9-9fbc-3c307480f616	Kenny was not a suitable replacement for Adam.	The company tried to make the change, but it wasn't working.	So they hired a lady to work for the company.	Everyone within the company wanted Adam. After much backlash, Adam was brought back and given his old job. Everyone else was very pleased.	Everyone within the company still wanted Adam.After much backlash, Adam was brought back and given his old job.Everyone else was very pleased.
751af171-970e-4b0b-b392-b4d7f549ab2c	Olivia was working in her living room.	Her baby was playing on the floor.	Her baby was fast asleep in the crib.	The baby began rolling around near a blanket. Soon, he ended up with the blanket wrapped around his head. Olivia had to get up and unwrap him.	The baby woke up and began rolling around near a blanket.Soon, he ended up with the blanket wrapped around his head.Olivia had to get up and unwrap him.
d8dedc2f-305e-4117-9f47-90bb6a5e50ce	Bill kills his first two wives.	But the police were so incompetent that he got away with it.	He left a lot of evidence and the police caught him.	When Bob kills his third wife police finally catch him He is sentenced to death. He still claims his innocence right as he is to be executed.	When Bob killed his second wife police finally catch him.He is sentenced to death.He still claims his innocence right as he is to be executed.
21ed1522-79d8-4c65-a8a4-0700c018cc34	Amy was extra early to her 5th period class.	She wanted to see Ray.	She wanted to stay away from Ray.	She decided she would find out why he hadn't called her. When Ray entered, he was nice and acted as if nothing happened. Amy was more confused than ever.	She changed her mind and decided she would find out why he hadn't called her.When Ray entered, he was nice and acted as if nothing happened.Amy was more confused than ever.
c69b9b8f-8de0-4f1b-8854-f7d53a1a14fb	Tom had been asking his parents for a cat for weeks.	Finally, his parents told him they could get one kitten.	Finally, his parents told him he can't have a cat in the house.	Tom and his parents found a cat online and picked it up. When they brought it back, Tom took a nap with it. When Tom woke up, the cat was nowhere to be found anywhere.	Instead, they compromised, so Tom and his parents found a dog online and picked it up.When they brought it back, Tom took a nap with it.When Tom woke up, the dog was nowhere to be found anywhere.
621a445a-bf45-41a9-8b3a-f2d36cf497b6	A boy was swimming in the ocean.	He then heard splashing around him.	He then got tired and got out.	Then he saw a large fin breach the water. The boy swam as fast as he could toward shore. The boy finally made it to the beach safety away from the shark.	He saw a large fin breach the water.The boy told his friends to swim as fast as they could toward shore.They finally made it to the beach safety away from the shark.
909b79b4-8500-4a1b-9581-3aa95df1862e	Little Kayla woke up in the middle of the night.	She kept hearing a scratching noise on the floor.	She turned to her side and fell back to sleep.	Little Kayla jumped out of bed. She ran into her aunt's room. Aunt Becky let Kayla crawl into bed with her.	Little Kayla peacefully slept in her bed.Her aunt checked her.Aunt Becky kissed Kayla goodnight.
ba883118-d98a-4ff6-bc43-d21baec9cfed	I began to fix my kitchen drawer that was sticking a lot lately.	The drawer would not budge when I tried to remove it.	The drawer slid out easily when I removed it.	In my frustration, I yanked it so hard that everything went flying. At that moment my wife walked into this situation. She laughed at my mess and told me to clean it up.	I then tried it again and yanked it so hard that everything went flying.At that moment my wife walked into this situation.She laughed at my mess and told me to clean it up.
1e9e5418-24d1-4a6e-839a-895785ae2db4	Steele was a really good athlete.	He had a big football game coming up.	He wouldn't be able to play in the football game coming up because of a broken arm.	Steele practiced for his game tirelessly for a month. On the day of the big game, Steele was very prepared. Steele kicked the winning goal for his team.	Steele watched as his team practiced , while he sat tirelessly for a month.On the day of the big game, Steele was cheering the team on.Steele watched as his backup kicked the winning goal for his team
67438675-3893-4a0e-a26c-8d925b8f97b5	Their kitchen was a pretty unremarkable place.	It was like many other kitchens, but their was one exception.	It was like many other kitchens but had no stove yet.	Helen's mom was cooking here and she was amazing. She baked a pie today and the smell was intoxicating. Helen was finally able to taste the pie and it was sensational.	Helen's mom was cooking at her house and she was amazing.She baked a pie today and the smell was intoxicating.Helen was finally able to taste the pie and it was sensational.
9ef77322-6480-4370-b48d-2fe9b0a31a20	Heather and Brian wanted a new game for their Wii U.	Their mom said that a new game would cost too much money.	Their mom bought it for them for Christmas.	They asked their mom if they could borrow one from the library. She said yes and drove them to the local library. Heather and Brian borrowed a new game and had a great time playing it!	They asked their mom if they could borrow another one from the library.She said yes and drove them to the local library.Heather and Brian borrowed a new game and had a great time playing it!
a1a45084-850d-4772-b760-cedafab772c6	I saw myself in the mirror after getting out of the shower.	There was a lot more flab around my waist than I remembered.	I was too skinny.	I immediately put on my workout clothes. I drove to the gym. I began a new workout regimen to lose some weight.	I immediately put on my workout clothes.I drove to the gym.I began a new workout regimen to gain some muscle.
2d8b4fcf-1b8a-4496-bf5b-4e6223b432cf	Ana took her kite to the park.	She unfurled it.	When she unfurled it she saw the kite was ripped and wouldn't fly.	Then she began to run with it. But there was no wind at all! Ana couldn't get her kite off the ground.	The next day she got it fixed, and then she began to run with it.But there was no wind at all!Ana couldn't get her kite off the ground.
8c6ca4c5-2657-4d19-854d-216b775e0161	Gina was at a highway gas station with her family.	She needed to use the restroom.	She needed to buy a drink.	As she rounded the corner she saw a line for the ladies room. She was sleepy and really didn't want to wait. She rolled her eyes, and got in the line to wait.	As she rounded the corner she saw a line for the soda cooler.She was sleepy and really didn't want to wait.She rolled her eyes, and got in the line to wait.
00e3c965-dc53-4821-9cf2-5f41a55869f1	Eric was looking forward to his vacation from work.	Every year, he took almost the whole month of December off.	Every year he worked late hours almost the whole month of December.	Finally, it was December 4th, his last day for the year. He spent a lot of time that day preparing things for his absence. He left the building whistling a tune, excited to go home and rest.	Finally, it was December 24th, his last work day for the year.He spent a lot of time that day preparing things for his absence.He left the building whistling a tune, excited to go home and rest.
1f5f1156-7847-40c9-8ff8-cd6e35f73ec5	Tom was known a great football player.	He won many awards.	He did not win many awards though.	One day, Tom was found to cheat at the game. Tom lied and lied, when everyone knew the truth. Now, the mark of "cheater" also followed Tom to the Hall of Fame.	One day, Tom was found to cheat at the game.Tom lied and lied, when everyone knew the truth.Now, the mark of "cheater" also followed Tom around.
b77c857c-3f24-4ef3-9be8-ead6bbd8269c	Yesterday I was running with my friends.	We decided to run in the woods.	We decided not to run in the woods.	I ran as fast as I could. Yet before I knew I, I tripped over a log. I ended up falling flat on my face.	I ran as fast as I could.Before I knew it I get hit by a car.I ended up falling flat on my face.
70a17bd7-123c-4383-b895-ac4144ece753	A storm had just passed over Julian's house.	That morning, he went outside to check the mail.	That morning he stayed in bed.	He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed. He called some friends over to help him fix things up. They moved the tree and fixed the shed.	He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed when he woke up in the afternoon.He called some friends over to help him fix things up.They moved the tree and fixed the shed.
57be8436-b92b-4075-8fe5-55bd8d098663	The hotel we stayed at was on the beach.	We spent all weekend playing in the ocean and sunbathing.	We spent all weekend playing in the ocean then drove home.	On the flight home we had to fly over the Atlantic. That flight was more depressing than usual. We wanted to jump out of that plane and go swimming!	On the drive home we had to drive by the Atlantic.That drive was more depressing than usual.We wanted to jump out of that car and go swimming!
73d077bc-fe77-465f-9d9e-e08ab4bd1c8a	Liz had a very dirty car.	Her boyfriend often made fun of her.	Her boyfriend washed it for her.	She finally decided to wash it last Tuesday. She went to the car wash and got started. By the end it looked different and her boyfriend liked it.	She finally decided to thank him last Tuesday.She went to the car wash and got his car washed.By the end it looked different and her boyfriend liked it.
2c17964f-ed1c-46d5-b5f3-61c537d4f0d7	Shayla had not seen her sister in many years.	They finally met at a family reunion.	They bumped into each other at the grocery store.	Shayla was happy to meet her sister. They took a picture together. Shayla looks at the picture to remind herself of good memories.	Shayla was happy to see her sister at the store.They took a picture together.Shayla looks at the picture to remind herself of good memories.
1d7a5107-e60f-403b-a82f-98d31da45fe9	Dave wanted to be a cop.	He bought a police scanner.	He bought a police costume.	One day he heard about a bad accident. He went to the accident, and it was gruesome. He decided he no longer wanted to be a cop.	One day, he heard about policeman training.He passed by a gruesome accident.He decided he no longer wanted to be a cop.
d4b0f58f-9a07-4b39-908a-5dca9e983029	Jasmine wanted to look perfect in her wedding photos.	She decided she wanted to hire a makeup artist.	She decided against hiring a makeup artist to save money.	She spent a lot of time looking through portfolios of artists. Jasmine finally decided on one to hire. The makeup artist made her picture-ready for her big day.	She spent a lot of time looking through portfolios of photographers.Jasmine finally decided on one to hire.The photographer made her picture-ready for her big day.
13173716-10df-4a9a-9a94-db5d585f3604	My neighbor was drilling in his yard.	It was hurting my dog's ears.	No one could hear anything because it was so loud but he apologized and quit.	I asked the neighbor to stop. He said no. I filed a complaint with the homeowners association.	I thanked the neighbor when he stop.He said no problem.I didn't filed a complaint with the homeowners association.
9f0e2e71-0983-49ea-b6ee-5cd4fe029b89	Tori decided to take her dog on a walk.	They walked 4 miles in the cold weather.	They decided to walk around the basement because it was too cold outside.	She froze the whole time. When she got home, she felt like she was getting a cold. Tori decided that she was going to wear more layers next time.	She felt weird the whole time.When she went back upstairs, she felt like she was getting a cold.Tori decided that she was going to wear more layers next time she walked her dog in the basement.
59bd423b-713d-4464-9c15-fe16e891bab6	I was walking down the street.	I suddenly saw a boy crying.	I suddenly saw a dog running towards me.	I asked him what was wrong. He told me that his balloon floated away. I bought him a new balloon and he was happy.	I grabbed him, which was wrong.He growled at me then ran awayI threw him a bone and he was happy.
859fe7f3-8b43-4c47-9cfe-9f034df59559	Dale was bored and went out for a walk.	He saw a local diner and decided to go in.	He saw a local diner and decided to skip it.	When he walked in, a pinball machine caught his eye. He walked up to play it, and happily put all of his quarters in. Suddenly, the game jammed and Dale lost all of his money.	When he walked in the arcade next door, a pinball machine caught his eye.He walked up to play it, and happily put all of his quarters in.Suddenly, the game jammed and Dale lost all of his money.
83db838e-248a-461d-a679-fd9eea6ed687	Jenny had saved and saved and saved.	She could finally afford the designer dress she'd pined for.	She could finally afford to fix her car.	It fit her perfectly. Three days later, the dress was seventy-five percent off. Jenny's happiness faded quickly.	It drove perfectly.Three days later, the car had stalled.Jenny's happiness faded quickly.
d33518f4-1f8f-40d2-aad3-dafac55edc04	Last month I took my very first trip to New York City.	I was super excited to stay near Central Park.	Unfortunately, a snowstorm cancelled my flight.	The trip was going well until I got bitten by a stray dog. I had to be rushed to the hospital. Thankfully I was alright but it was still scary.	The trip was still going to happen as I caught the next flight.I had to be rushed to the next gate.Thankfully I was on time but it was still scary.
f18c770b-66f6-462e-85f6-389a117eb306	Sam went camping with his friends.	At night they became quite cold.	It was a warm night they don't even need a bonfire.	Sam said that he will make them a fire. The friends gathered sticks for him. Sam stacked the sticks and lit them on fire.	Sam said that he would make a fire anyway to keep animals away.The friends gathered sticks for him.Sam stacked the sticks and lit them on fire.
a1a82a50-0401-4670-bd52-84ba522394ac	The teacher was disturbed by my friend's new hairstyle.	He asked my friend about his hairstyle and said that it's ridiculous.	He asked my friend about it and my friend told him his sister cut it.	In addition, he gave my friend an F on the exam although he aced it. I tried contacting the school staff to report the issue. They believed my story and investigated the scene.	He gave my friend an F on the exam although he aced it.I tried contacting the school staff to report the issue.They believed my story and investigated the scene.
4d984e94-57de-4256-bd59-519c940e0afc	Bryan was looking for a song he heard on the radio.	He spent 20 minutes looking for the name of the song.	He used the Shazam app to find it quickly.	After not being able to find it, he started typing in the lyrics. Google found the song through the lyrics. Bryan was happy so he bought the song through itunes.	After finding it, he started reading the lyrics.He found the song lyrics through Google.Bryan was happy so he bought the song through itunes.
d6959717-4539-4eb5-b954-4d3261516de4	I went to the bus stop to get my kids.	On my way there my neighbor asked me to come inside for a minute.	On my way there my neighbor waved hello then went inside.	I stayed longer than I planned. When I got to the bus stop the bus was already gone. My kids were waiting for me at home when I walked in the door.	I stayed outside my house longer than I planned.When I got to the bus stop the bus was already gone.My kids were waiting for me at home when I walked in the door.
e0e81b70-e387-4dc6-912b-49ecdc508ea0	Arnie had grown up in the city.	His favorite neighborhood bakery was being demolished.	His favorite neighborhood bakery was demolished.	The building had been made a long time ago and was really special. He and his neighbors decided to protest. Slowly but surely, they stopped the people from taking their building.	The building had been made a long time ago and was really special.He and his neighbors decided to protest.Slowly but surely, the police officers stopped the people from entering the property.
8fa58036-a2ce-4654-81e8-bd951277c3cc	Nita ordered hot chicken wings.	She thought mild sauce was too plain, so hot sounded great.	She thought the spicy sauce would be too hot, so she ordered mild.	But when they arrived, they were incredibly spicy! Nita could hardly eat them. She wished she had not ordered them quite so hot.	But when they arrived, they were still too spicy!Nita could hardly eat them.She wished she had not ordered them even milder.
a3c183cb-dbee-4323-8233-0783b62996ed	Jordan has to go to Geneva to deposit money into a new bank account.	On the way there, his boat crashes and sinks.	On the way there, the sailing was smooth and they arrived on time.	Him and his wife then get saved by a rescue helicopter. Once they get to Geneva, they shop, being thankful they're alive. When it's time to leave, they decide not to take a boat again.	Him and his wife loved the trip.Once they get to Geneva, they shop and have a good time.When it's time to leave, they decide to take a boat again.
28989616-2c6d-4486-bb81-32c2af85352e	Kelsi was excited for the new windows phone.	She couldn't believe it was finally here.	She went to the store because it was in stock.	She preordered it the other day. When it came she was thrilled. She immediately used it.	She ordered it that day.When the employee came she was thrilled.She immediately used it.
2415070d-5e57-4e88-b88a-dedf0d01621c	Elena went shopping for a new couch.	At the furniture store she chose a comfortable sofa.	At the furniture store she chose a large table instead.	She paid for her couch. The deliverers brought the couch to her apartment. She sat on the couch and admired its comfort.	She paid for her table.The deliverers brought the table to her apartment.She sat at the table and admired its comfort.
3a83b61e-df8b-4c9a-b683-4bca92fcfd5d	Paco had a brown cat.	Paco's cat was crazy.	It was the nicest cat.	It would not let you sit in a chair. I tried to sit down in and it bit me. I kicked the cat across the room.	It would let you sit in a chair.I tried to sit down in and it licked me.I pet the cat in the room.
93f4e4b8-0544-4456-979e-c2db82702a47	Alex was on his porch.	Suddenly, a dog ran up to him.	Suddenly a squirrel ran up to him.	The dog had no tags. Alex went around the neighborhood looking for it's owner. When no one claimed him, he had to take him to a shelter.	The squirrel had no owner.Alex went around the neighborhood looking for a potential owner.When no one claimed him, he had to take him to the wild.
4f3824ad-21f1-4e9c-8041-76bcc9b0232b	Amy was upset Kim liked her boyfriend.	She accused her of being jealous.	She decided to end her friendship with Kim.	Kim denied it vehemently. They went back and forth for 15 minutes. Eventually, Amy hung up on Kim.	Kim denied it vehemently.They went back and forth for 15 minutes.Eventually, Amy hung up on Kim.
76f86109-4e63-4de8-bfd8-d35edfa1a799	Larry realizes he has been spending too much money in restaurants.	He decides to start cooking more at home.	He hesitated to start cooking more at home.	He goes to the grocery store and buys rice, vegetables, and meat. Over the next few weeks, he cooks at home a lot. Larry is happy that he is going to restaurants less than he used to.	But his mom came over, so he went to the grocery store and bought rice, vegetables, and meat.Over the next few days, he decided to cooks at home a lot.Larry is happy that he is going to cook for his mom.
a136c6f2-24fd-464b-96ee-583fb703c8fb	Chuck was sad to see the last Tell A Story hit to come up in his queue.	He tried to come up with a great showstopper.	He refreshed the page and saw that more were loaded.	Then the phone rang. He knew he shouldn't work when he was distracted. Chuck submitted the final hit hoping they would load again soon.	Then he ignored the phone ringing.He knew he shouldn't work when he was distracted.Chuck submitted the final hit hoping they would load again soon.
107b0888-0ac7-40a0-a075-36ece75a6066	Susy had a busy week working on her feet and they were sore.	She felt like she needed to be pampered and made an appointment.	She stayed in the house, and off her feet the whole weekend.	She arrived at the pedicure place and picked out a color to use. The ladies prepared her station and she sat down and put her feet up. She enjoyed being pampered while they took care of her feet and legs.	On Monday, she arrived at the pedicure place and picked out a color to use.The ladies prepared her station and she sat down and put her feet up.She enjoyed being pampered while they took care of her feet and legs.
4328e6e1-4f71-4420-ad3a-a9ac76154617	Molly is going to the amusement park today!	She is nervous because she has never been on a rollercoaster.	She is excited because she loves rollercoasters.	Johnny tells Molly to ride the one that goes upside down first. On the rollercoaster, Molly is so scared that she gets sick. Molly puked all over Johnny!	Johnny tells Molly to ride the one that goes upside down first.On the rollercoaster, Molly is so scared that she gets sick.Molly puked all over Johnny!
84874829-63c1-4c98-ad90-f0ab33af78ab	Ryan really wanted a new bike that he saw on ebay.	He saved up for months to afford the bike.	He was outbid on it and had to get one at the store.	Finally he had enough and he put in the order for the bike. The bike arrived, but something was off the box was so small. In the end he realized that it wasn't a real bike he bought but a toy.	He had enough money and he put in an order for the bike.He arrived at the store, but the bike was so small.In the end he realized that it wasn't the right bike for him.
59881d14-d342-4aea-b331-89fb357a5680	Percy was a good kid.	He got along well with his parents.	He and his parents argue almost every day.	One day he had a terrible argument with his parents. Percy stopped talking to his parents. Everyone was quite upset for a long time before making up.	One day he had a terrible argument with his parents.Percy stopped talking to his parents.Everyone was quite upset for a long time and never made up.
2273b072-f017-49c4-845c-339bbbe103cb	Travis was on vacation in the south.	He was used to the north and snow.	He was in his swim trunks at the river.	Travis decided to wear a jacket outside. He was very hot from the warm weather. He then needed extra water because of how hot he was.	Travis decided to jump in the lake.He was very hot from the warm weather.He stayed in the lake because of how hot he was.
aed471c2-873f-4f0d-ae88-9b64067a38ba	Maggie was on the trip of a lifetime.	Her hotel in southeast Asia had beautiful views.	The only view was gorgeous mountains.	Suddenly she saw the water quickly recede. She knew that was the sign of an impending tsunami. Her family alerted the staff and ran for high ground.	Suddenly she saw the rocks quickly fall.She knew that was the sign of an impending rock slide.Her family alerted the staff and ran for cover.
a3bf7aa9-26c7-4640-a00e-6032f990be62	Sally wanted to go to a concert.	She decided to go ahead and buy tickets.	Her mom gave her 4 tickets for her birthday.	Her friends promised they would buy tickets too. However, the concert sold out and they did not. Sally ended up not going and wasted her money.	Her friends promised they would buy tickets too.However, the concert sold out and they did not.Sally ended up only going with 3 other friends.
db9c9c27-82b5-4c01-8e07-89a698be15ba	Sally was in highschool.	One day she had a test.	One day she cut class.	Sally let her friend copy her test They both got caught The principle gave them detention for a week.	Sally let her friend copy her test the next day on top of that.They both got caughtThe principle gave them detention for a week.
4329b955-00e3-4971-87ae-3b356f2fafe2	On Friday evening, Emily drove to the theater.	The big play was in a few hours and she was nervous.	The big play was rehearsing.	Emily shook as she stepped out onto the stage. She saw a crowd full of smiles the moment the lights turned on. Smiling back at them, Emily gave a great performance.	Emily shook as she stepped out onto the stage.She saw a crowd full of smiles the moment the lights turned on.Smiling back at them, Emily gave a great performance.
42821515-0aa7-4139-ac0f-1be2471983c6	Sean was traveling across the country in a bus.	One day he had a stop with a long layover.	He had no stops or layovers on the route.	He was so bored waiting for his next bus to arrive. Then, he spotted a football game on TV. He kept himself entertained watching it until his bus showed up.	He was so bored sitting down for a long time.Then, he spotted a football game on TV.He kept himself entertained watching it until his bus reached the destination.
09e1f60f-fb9a-48e8-8e87-2751bff03696	Gina's cousin and her sister were on the porch talking.	Gina was in the house helping her grandma make dinner.	Gina went to talk with her family on the porch.	At first she felt sad she didn't fit in with the other girls. She decided to focus on the cooking instead of them. After 45 minutes she had forgotten they were there.	At first she felt sad she didn't fit in with the other girls.She decided to go inside and focus on the cooking instead of them.After 45 minutes she had forgotten they were there.
5480154a-4ff7-462b-b5c4-1d2e4d0b61e5	Cal woke up and felt something was missing.	He realized his bed cap had come off during the night.	He realized his ceiling fan was turned off.	He looked all around the sheets and blankets for it. Cal couldn't find it anywhere! Then he spotted it on the floor under the bed.	But then he had a bigger problem when he couldn't find his hat, so he looked all around the sheets and blankets for it.Cal couldn't find it anywhere!Then he spotted it on the floor under the bed.
9581bd57-05bc-4db3-a4d1-ed49e8149e71	Sarah had termites in her house.	She called the exterminator.	They were there because she studied insects for a living.	They came the next day. They sprayed chemicals inside her house. They were able to kill all the termites.	They died the next day.Someone had sprayed chemicals inside her house.They were able to kill all the termites.
d15559af-8cf3-485a-808c-73d975e6a96c	Ben was at the laundromat.	As he opened a dryer to insert his clothes, he saw something.	Before putting his clothes in the dryer he decided to take his clothes home to hang dry them.	There was a wadded-up hundred dollar bill in the dryer! Ben looked around, but no one else was there. He shrugged and pocketed the money happily.	He checked the dryer just because and there was a wadded-up hundred dollar bill in the dryer!Ben looked around, but no one else was there.He shrugged and pocketed the money happily.
8564eafc-9a67-4226-bcea-9c97cdecc3b0	Tuesday I decided to have a barbeque.	I got my friends together so we all could try it.	One friend brought tofu hot dogs and they were actually really good and we all ate several of them.	My friends bought the food for us to taste. Unfortunately I ended up dropping the hot dogs. So we had to order in instead.	My other friends bought the rest of the food for us to taste.Unfortunately I ended up dropping the real hot dogs.So we had to all eat tofu instead!
16da3c96-bcfb-4de5-b9b5-276a3e8c7386	Terri had a pet goldfish.	She overfed him daily.	She never fed him daily.	Eventually, the goldfish died from overeating. Her parents rushed to replace the fish. Terri never found out until she was an adult.	Eventually, the goldfish died from hunger.Her parents rushed to replace the goldfishTerri never found out until she was an adult.
e473d28f-0986-435b-afb7-12958c9b584e	My friends and I went swimming at the lake.	We decided it would be fun to jump off the dock.	We decided to stay on the ground for safety.	My friends and I climbed on top of the roof. My friends jumped, and then it was my turn. When I walked to the ledge, I slipped and fell off.	My friends and I climbed on top of the roof on a different trip.My friends jumped, and then it was my turn.When I walked to the ledge, I slipped and fell off.
d49e4a33-db78-4c25-9969-cc08da0df4f6	When it snows, Fred goes to his shed to get a shovel.	He first shovels his own driveway and then walks the neighborhood.	He shovels his own driveway then goes back inside.	He offers his help to anyone who wants it. Fred spends all day shoveling our driveways. At night he goes home and rests.	He then goes back out later in the day and offers help to his neighbors.Fred spends all day shoveling driveways.At night he goes home and rests.
e12f66d4-5477-4f19-b5af-05e937c6c512	I have a date with Grandpa today.	He is picking me up at noon.	I plan on taking him to the movies.	I hope he takes me to get some ice cream. We usually go to the zoo. I love spending my days with grandpa.	I hope he takes me to get some ice cream after.We usually go to the zoo but not today.I love spending my days with grandpa.
1c00207f-393f-46e8-b44f-86aab1ea6dbc	Jason's hair was starting to get really long.	He knew that he needed to get a haircut soon.	He asked his sister to cut it.	When he went to get a haircut, he told the barber what he wanted. The barber accidentally shaved a chunk of his hair out. Jason had to shave his head and it will take a long time to grow back.	When she agreed, he told her what he wanted.The sister accidentally shaved a chunk of his hair out.Jason had to shave his head and it will take a long time to grow back.
f467d1f8-38ea-4bf9-9180-7c0572d93231	Tim had a dog that was a black lab.	Tim's friend was a local dog whisperer.	Tim's friend knew nothing about dogs.	Tim's friend informed him that his dog needed to run more. Tim decided to take up running. Tim began running with the dog and they both began to feel happier.	Tim's friend informed him to look for a local dog whispererTim decided to take up running.Tim began running with the dog and they both began to feel happier.
20eff37c-1715-4b40-9622-1985f3f4d51d	Both of Joe's parents were doctors and wanted him to be too.	He wasn't interested but told them we would be one.	He was interested in studying dentistry.	He studied french and eventually got his doctorate. He nervously confronted his parents and told them the truth. They said they didn't care and loved him anyway.	He studied hard and eventually got his doctorate.He nervously confronted his parents and told them the truth.They said they didn't care and loved him anyway, despite him being a dentist
ea937260-e314-411a-a0d0-a17f48f26331	Susan dropped off her son at daycare.	One of the workers told her the center was closing.	One of the workers later called to say her son was missing.	Susan would have ten days to find a new daycare. Susan couldn't find anything in her price range. She had to quit her job to care for her son.	Susan wasted no time in trying to find him.She couldn't find any clue of where he'd gone.She had to quit her job to focus on the search effort full time.
413e62c6-6490-486e-9030-bb569ace0cd4	My dog Teddy is a Great Pyrenees.	Teddy is brave, faithful and has a huge, commanding bark.	Teddy is brave and not scared of anything.	For some reason, Teddy gets scared when the power goes out. Teddy gets very nervous and climbs into bed with me. There's not much sleeping with a 130lb dog on your head!	It doesn't even bother him when the power goes out.When I get nervous, Teddy climbs into bed with me.There's not much sleeping with a 130lb dog on your head!
935c17e6-5c3d-45b4-bd41-ced84f08e03a	Jean decided to adopt a baby.	First, she considered adopting a child from overseas.	She adopted a child from Africa.	Eventually, she decided she wanted to help a child in America. Jean then applied to adopt the first available child. Jean was thrilled when she was approved six months later.	Eventually, she decided she wanted to help a child in America too.Jean then applied to adopt the first available child.Jean was thrilled when she was approved six months later to adopt again.
1fda177b-1cd8-48e7-9976-21eb6fbfd716	I had not went to church at all in the past several years.	I recently decided that I should start going again.	I decided to never go to church again.	The only problem was I didn't know where to go. I decided to try a Baptist church in my town. I loved it and will be going there for a long time.	The only problem was I didn't know how to make that ban stick.I decided to try a Baptist church in my town one day.I loved it and will be going there for a long time, despite my old feelings.
0cf61077-f625-4a67-837c-fde81ed7f5ad	The Aveo is the fourth car we have owned.	We had a Chevette, a Geo Metro, and a Kia.	Prior to that we own three separate Toyota Camry sedans.	The Kia lasted about seven years. We bought a Chevrolet for its reliability and low cost. My wife wishes we had automatic windows, though.	The Camry lasted about seven years.We bought a Chevrolet for its reliability and low cost.My wife wishes we had automatic windows, though.
10be6c1f-efee-4013-8065-984c5e436c6a	I was walking with a few family members.	A gum pack fell out of my pocket.	I forgot to put my gum pack in my pocket.	When I picked it up, 5-6 people asked me for a piece. After giving out the gum, I had no pieces left. I eventually bought another pack.	I bought a pack at the store and 5-6 people asked me for a piece.After giving out the gum, I had no pieces left.I eventually bought another pack.
6fc21408-04eb-40b6-81a6-036b9a104111	Jose knocked on his boss's door for his monthly evaluation.	His boss, Michael, answered and greeted him within an instant.	His boss, Michael, answered and and told him to come back the next day.	They both walked in and sat down. Michael was blunt, telling Jose that he was the best worker on staff. He offered Jose a vacant management position of which he accepted.	He went back the next day and knocked on his boss's door, they both walked in and sat down.Michael was blunt, telling Jose that he was the best worker on staff.He offered Jose a vacant management position of which he accepted.
a301f235-25b8-4a4f-817d-9b68210a7cee	Tom was an outfielder on his peewee baseball team.	He never saw any action.	He got all the action.	The kids just couldn't hit the ball that far. Then one day a ball zoomed towards him. Fortunately he was paying attention so he caught the ball.	The kids just could really hit the ball that far.Then one day a ball zoomed past him.Fortunately his teammate was nearby and caught the ball.
d8a59d2a-a89a-422c-8bbc-07c6f56b93d8	Jasper notices his hands are very cold when he drives to work.	He decides he needs a good pair of gloves to keep his hands warm.	He decided to get a wheel warmer.	He looks for a pair that is high quality but not too expensive. Finally he buys a pair that he loves. Now Jasper has nice warm hands when he drives to work.	He looks for a warmer that is high quality but not too expensive.Finally he buys a warmer that he loves.Now Jasper has nice warm hands when he drives to work.
876e1171-d2e2-4dfa-9b43-ab917ff5595d	Tori was running late to school.	She rushed around looking for her shoes.	She rushed around and put on her shoes quickly.	She couldn't find them anywhere! By the time she finally found them, she had missed her bus. Her father had to take her to school that day.	Then she couldn't find her backpack.By the time she finally found it, she had missed her bus.Her father had to take her to school that day.
ada93923-3d25-43a5-80e3-09bf57d5aedf	Jimmy was mountain biking through the forest.	He tripped over a twig and landed on a bird's nest.	He tripped and landed on a rock.	Jimmy rescued some bird eggs from the forest floor. He put them on top of a tree. The eggs eventually hatched a few months later.	Jimmy rescued some bird eggs from the forest floor when he got up from tripping.He put them on top of a tree.The eggs eventually hatched a few months later.
f0b630c4-0873-48f6-8d0f-7626abddb3d8	Amy was going to her grandmothers.	Amy asked her mother if she could wear her favorite dress.	Amy asked her mother if she could choose what she will wear.	Her mother told her the dress was too fancy. Amy put the dress on anyway. Amy's mother marched her upstairs and made her change.	Her mother choose a dress that was too fancy.Amy put the dress on anyway.Amy marched back upstairs and changed.

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Mark was the type of person who only played arcade games.

He loved Pacman in particular, and sought after the highest score.

He loved Pacman in particular, although he didn't care for high score.

Today, he was able to climb to the second highest spot on the list. He beamed at his success, but was not satisfied with being number 2. He continued playing until he was able to get to the highest record.

Today, he was able to climb to the second highest spot on the list.He beamed at his success, but was indifferent with being number 2.He continued playing eventually getting the highest record.

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Joe plans a trip to Vegas with his college friends.

They decide to stay at the Pink Flamingo.

They decided to go to Disneyworld instead.

They do lots of gambling and drinking while they are there. Joe spends all his money the first day he is there. The rest of the trip he has to hang out by the pool.

They do lots of rides and games as soon as they get there.Joe spends all his money the first day he is there.The rest of the trip he has to hang out by the hotel pool.

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Julio loved to eat fried chicken.

His favorite fried chicken restaurant burned down.

He only ate the home cooked fried chicken his mom made.

Julio searched far and wide for another fried chicken restaurant. A new fried chicken restaurant opened in his home town. The new restaurant was just as good.

Julio searched far and wide for a fried chicken restaurant when his mom died.A new fried chicken restaurant opened in his home town.The new restaurant was just as good.

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Fay's toddler had recently taken up marking the walls with crayons.

She realized that her daughter was only trying to play.

She realized her daughter hated the wall color.

Fay bought butcher paper to tape to the walls at the child's height. After a lesson in where to color, the child took to marking the paper. Now both Fay and her daughter are both satisfied.

Fay bought butcher paper to tape to the walls at the child's height, so the toddler wouldn't mark the walls anymore.After a lesson in where to color, the child took to marking the paper.Now both Fay and her daughter are both satisfied.

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Nala went bowling with her friends.

She had never bowled before.

She had been a professional bowler previously.

She did her best to hit the pins. At the end of the game, she checked her score. Surprisingly, Nala had come in second place!

She did her best to hit the pins, but had lost all her skills.At the end of the game, she checked her score.Surprisingly, Nala had come in second place, but not first!

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Sam was having a heart attack.

He needed to be rushed to the hospital.

He then found out it was a false alarm.

Sam refused to call 911 and asked someone to drive him. He didn't want to pay the expensive charges. Sam made it to the hospital with the help of a friend.

Sam refused to call 911 and asked someone to drive him.He didn't want to pay the expensive charges since it was false alarmSam made it to the hospital with the help of a friend.

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Sarah went to a coffee shop.

And she ordered a caffe latte.

She ordered a scone.

Later, she complained that her services and latte were bad. So the manager gave her a discount. Sarah felt good about being exploitative.

Later, she complained that her services and scone were bad.So the manager gave her a discount.Sarah felt good about being exploitative.

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Chantel stopped in front of the red traffic light.

An elderly man stopped next to her.

An elderly woman stopped next to her.

Since Chantel's windows were not tinted, the man can see her. He spent approximately 3 minutes staring her down. Eventually, she drove off when the light turned green.

Since Chantel's windows were not tinted, the woman can see her.She spent approximately 3 minutes staring her down.Eventually, she drove off when the light turned green.

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Patty is like a magpie.

She loves to collect beautiful jewelry.

She loves to collect beautiful rocks.

She went to the store intending to get a jacket. A gorgeous bauble caught her eye. She bought it and added it to her collection.

She went to the store intending to get a stone.A gorgeous ring caught her eye.She bought it and added it to her collection.

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Steve needed a job right away!

He was living at his parents and they started charging him rent.

His wife was going to divorce him if he didn't work.

He applied all over town for all sorts of jobs. He finally got an interview with a bank! He passed the interview and was offered a job as a bank teller.

So he immediately applied all over town for all sorts of jobs.He finally got an interview with a bank!He passed the interview and was offered a job as a bank teller.

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I was hired for a job to get people to sign a petition.

The petition was to get a Democrat's name on the ballot for Congress.

I set up a booth in front of the library for the petition to get a Democrat's name on the ballot for Congress.

I knocked on doors in the freezing cold to get signatures from people. By the end of six hours of work, I collected over thirty signatures. My employer was extremely proud of my hard work!

I stood by the doors in the freezing cold to get signatures from people.By the end of six hours of work, I collected over thirty signatures.My employer was extremely proud of my hard work!

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Ed was walking home from work when he noticed a young man looking sad.

He asked him what was wrong.

He shuffled away from the man.

The man said he had gone downtown and lost his wallet. He didn't have money to get back home. Ed gave him bus fare so he could get back to his family.

The man shouted to him that he had lost his wallet.He didn't have money to get back home.Ed gave him bus fare so he could get back to his family.

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Gina was in Illinois with her family.

She decided she should visit her dad's mom.

She decided she should visit her sick friend.

She had been dreading the visit for a week. She wasn't excited since she knew it would be boring. She decided to go because she knew it was the right thing to do.

He had been looking forward to the visit for a week.She was excited since she hadn't seen her friend in years.Her friend was so happy to see her.

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I went to the cell phone store where the line was outrageous.

The greeter told me it'd be a 2 hour wait which was crazy!

The greeter told me to come back the next day.

Eventually I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out. The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit. I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill!

Eventually the next day I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out.The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit.I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill!

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I was camping in the woods one day.

I saw some people in boats passing by.

There was a holiday boat parade on the lake that was fun to watch.

They waved and I invited them over. When I told them I was breaking camp they offered me a lift. The boat nearly tipped over with all my stuff in it.

They waved and I invited them over.When I told them I was breaking camp they offered me a lift.The boat had plenty of room for all my stuff.

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In the morning, I would let the dog out and go back to bed.

I would leave the door unlatched so that he could get back in.

I often forgot to leave the door unlatched so that he could get back in.

After a few minutes, he would come back in and hop on the bed. He would sit on the bed until I finally got up. This continued until the day he came back in with a dead chipmunk.

After a few minutes, he would come back in and hop on the bed because of the unlatched door.He would sit on the bed until I finally got up.This continued until the day he came back in with a dead chipmunk.

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Margo just had a new baby.

She brought her baby home from the hospital.

Her baby was very calm and slept through the night.

It cried a lot and kept her up at night. It was hard work taking care of a baby. She got better at caring for the baby everyday.

She was able to sleep well at night.It was hard work taking care of a baby.She got better at caring for the baby everyday.

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Kelly's toddler was suffering from a horrible cough.

It was keeping her awake at night.

It didn't keep her up at night.

Finally, the baby fell asleep in a semi-sitting position on the couch. Kelly was relieved to see that the child wasn't coughing. She decided to leave the child where she was, so she could get rested.

Finally, the baby fell asleep in a semi-sitting position on the couch, so she could do her work.Kelly was relieved to see that the child wasn't coughing.She decided to leave the child where she was.

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Sara was craving sweets.

She decided to cook up a pan of brownies.

She decided to go to the store and buy brownies.

She mixed the batter and put them in the oven. But when they finished, they tasted very bad. Sara sadly realized she had forgotten to add the egg!

She went to the bakery and found ones she liked.When she finished she felt very bad.Sadly she realized she had eaten too many!

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Fred loved bikes.

He decided he wanted a bike tattoo.

He decided he wanted a new bike.

He drove to the parlor. When he was done it hurt. He thought the pain was worth it though.

He drove to the bike shop.When he was done his wallet hurt.He thought the pain was worth it though.

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Jan's dad met a new family when they came in his store.

He thought the daughter looked just like his own girl.

He tried to talk to them but they were not very friendly and left without saying a word.

Jan's dad called his daughter downstairs so the two girls could meet. The parents agreed the girls looked alike. The girls, both plain and homely, looked at each other suspiciously.

Jan's dad called his daughter downstairs so she could help.The girl agreed and helped.The girl, both plain and homely, looked after the store.

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No one would have guessed, but Amanda spoke Tagalog.

One day on her train, two women were speaking Tagalog.

One day on the bus, two women were speaking Tagalog.

They were making fun of Amanda, saying she looked like a disco dancer. Amanda, who had a sense of humor, knew she was dressed flamboyantly. As she got off the train, she did a few disco moves to stun the women.

They were making fun of Amanda, saying she looked like a disco dancer.Amanda, who had a sense of humor, knew she was dressed flamboyantly.As she got off the bus, she did a few disco moves to stun the women.

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Carla had one son named Sam.

She wanted Sam to have siblings but she was without a partner.

She wanted Sam to have siblings but she refused to adopt.

She decided to adopt a little girl from China. It took 3 years for her paperwork to go through but finally it did. She brought Sam a little sister named Xiao.

Sam convinced her to finally adopt a little girl from China.It took 3 years for her paperwork to go through but finally it did.She brought Sam a little sister named Xiao.

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Kenny was not a suitable replacement for Adam.

The company tried to make the change, but it wasn't working.

So they hired a lady to work for the company.

Everyone within the company wanted Adam. After much backlash, Adam was brought back and given his old job. Everyone else was very pleased.

Everyone within the company still wanted Adam.After much backlash, Adam was brought back and given his old job.Everyone else was very pleased.

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Olivia was working in her living room.

Her baby was playing on the floor.

Her baby was fast asleep in the crib.

The baby began rolling around near a blanket. Soon, he ended up with the blanket wrapped around his head. Olivia had to get up and unwrap him.

The baby woke up and began rolling around near a blanket.Soon, he ended up with the blanket wrapped around his head.Olivia had to get up and unwrap him.

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Bill kills his first two wives.

But the police were so incompetent that he got away with it.

He left a lot of evidence and the police caught him.

When Bob kills his third wife police finally catch him He is sentenced to death. He still claims his innocence right as he is to be executed.

When Bob killed his second wife police finally catch him.He is sentenced to death.He still claims his innocence right as he is to be executed.

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Amy was extra early to her 5th period class.

She wanted to see Ray.

She wanted to stay away from Ray.

She decided she would find out why he hadn't called her. When Ray entered, he was nice and acted as if nothing happened. Amy was more confused than ever.

She changed her mind and decided she would find out why he hadn't called her.When Ray entered, he was nice and acted as if nothing happened.Amy was more confused than ever.

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Tom had been asking his parents for a cat for weeks.

Finally, his parents told him they could get one kitten.

Finally, his parents told him he can't have a cat in the house.

Tom and his parents found a cat online and picked it up. When they brought it back, Tom took a nap with it. When Tom woke up, the cat was nowhere to be found anywhere.

Instead, they compromised, so Tom and his parents found a dog online and picked it up.When they brought it back, Tom took a nap with it.When Tom woke up, the dog was nowhere to be found anywhere.

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A boy was swimming in the ocean.

He then heard splashing around him.

He then got tired and got out.

Then he saw a large fin breach the water. The boy swam as fast as he could toward shore. The boy finally made it to the beach safety away from the shark.

He saw a large fin breach the water.The boy told his friends to swim as fast as they could toward shore.They finally made it to the beach safety away from the shark.

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Little Kayla woke up in the middle of the night.

She kept hearing a scratching noise on the floor.

She turned to her side and fell back to sleep.

Little Kayla jumped out of bed. She ran into her aunt's room. Aunt Becky let Kayla crawl into bed with her.

Little Kayla peacefully slept in her bed.Her aunt checked her.Aunt Becky kissed Kayla goodnight.

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I began to fix my kitchen drawer that was sticking a lot lately.

The drawer would not budge when I tried to remove it.

The drawer slid out easily when I removed it.

In my frustration, I yanked it so hard that everything went flying. At that moment my wife walked into this situation. She laughed at my mess and told me to clean it up.

I then tried it again and yanked it so hard that everything went flying.At that moment my wife walked into this situation.She laughed at my mess and told me to clean it up.

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Steele was a really good athlete.

He had a big football game coming up.

He wouldn't be able to play in the football game coming up because of a broken arm.

Steele practiced for his game tirelessly for a month. On the day of the big game, Steele was very prepared. Steele kicked the winning goal for his team.

Steele watched as his team practiced , while he sat tirelessly for a month.On the day of the big game, Steele was cheering the team on.Steele watched as his backup kicked the winning goal for his team

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Their kitchen was a pretty unremarkable place.

It was like many other kitchens, but their was one exception.

It was like many other kitchens but had no stove yet.

Helen's mom was cooking here and she was amazing. She baked a pie today and the smell was intoxicating. Helen was finally able to taste the pie and it was sensational.

Helen's mom was cooking at her house and she was amazing.She baked a pie today and the smell was intoxicating.Helen was finally able to taste the pie and it was sensational.

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Heather and Brian wanted a new game for their Wii U.

Their mom said that a new game would cost too much money.

Their mom bought it for them for Christmas.

They asked their mom if they could borrow one from the library. She said yes and drove them to the local library. Heather and Brian borrowed a new game and had a great time playing it!

They asked their mom if they could borrow another one from the library.She said yes and drove them to the local library.Heather and Brian borrowed a new game and had a great time playing it!

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I saw myself in the mirror after getting out of the shower.

There was a lot more flab around my waist than I remembered.

I was too skinny.

I immediately put on my workout clothes. I drove to the gym. I began a new workout regimen to lose some weight.

I immediately put on my workout clothes.I drove to the gym.I began a new workout regimen to gain some muscle.

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Ana took her kite to the park.

She unfurled it.

When she unfurled it she saw the kite was ripped and wouldn't fly.

Then she began to run with it. But there was no wind at all! Ana couldn't get her kite off the ground.

The next day she got it fixed, and then she began to run with it.But there was no wind at all!Ana couldn't get her kite off the ground.

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Gina was at a highway gas station with her family.

She needed to use the restroom.

She needed to buy a drink.

As she rounded the corner she saw a line for the ladies room. She was sleepy and really didn't want to wait. She rolled her eyes, and got in the line to wait.

As she rounded the corner she saw a line for the soda cooler.She was sleepy and really didn't want to wait.She rolled her eyes, and got in the line to wait.

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Eric was looking forward to his vacation from work.

Every year, he took almost the whole month of December off.

Every year he worked late hours almost the whole month of December.

Finally, it was December 4th, his last day for the year. He spent a lot of time that day preparing things for his absence. He left the building whistling a tune, excited to go home and rest.

Finally, it was December 24th, his last work day for the year.He spent a lot of time that day preparing things for his absence.He left the building whistling a tune, excited to go home and rest.

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Tom was known a great football player.

He won many awards.

He did not win many awards though.

One day, Tom was found to cheat at the game. Tom lied and lied, when everyone knew the truth. Now, the mark of "cheater" also followed Tom to the Hall of Fame.

One day, Tom was found to cheat at the game.Tom lied and lied, when everyone knew the truth.Now, the mark of "cheater" also followed Tom around.

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Yesterday I was running with my friends.

We decided to run in the woods.

We decided not to run in the woods.

I ran as fast as I could. Yet before I knew I, I tripped over a log. I ended up falling flat on my face.

I ran as fast as I could.Before I knew it I get hit by a car.I ended up falling flat on my face.

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A storm had just passed over Julian's house.

That morning, he went outside to check the mail.

That morning he stayed in bed.

He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed. He called some friends over to help him fix things up. They moved the tree and fixed the shed.

He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed when he woke up in the afternoon.He called some friends over to help him fix things up.They moved the tree and fixed the shed.

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The hotel we stayed at was on the beach.

We spent all weekend playing in the ocean and sunbathing.

We spent all weekend playing in the ocean then drove home.

On the flight home we had to fly over the Atlantic. That flight was more depressing than usual. We wanted to jump out of that plane and go swimming!

On the drive home we had to drive by the Atlantic.That drive was more depressing than usual.We wanted to jump out of that car and go swimming!

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Liz had a very dirty car.

Her boyfriend often made fun of her.

Her boyfriend washed it for her.

She finally decided to wash it last Tuesday. She went to the car wash and got started. By the end it looked different and her boyfriend liked it.

She finally decided to thank him last Tuesday.She went to the car wash and got his car washed.By the end it looked different and her boyfriend liked it.

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Shayla had not seen her sister in many years.

They finally met at a family reunion.

They bumped into each other at the grocery store.

Shayla was happy to meet her sister. They took a picture together. Shayla looks at the picture to remind herself of good memories.

Shayla was happy to see her sister at the store.They took a picture together.Shayla looks at the picture to remind herself of good memories.

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Dave wanted to be a cop.

He bought a police scanner.

He bought a police costume.

One day he heard about a bad accident. He went to the accident, and it was gruesome. He decided he no longer wanted to be a cop.

One day, he heard about policeman training.He passed by a gruesome accident.He decided he no longer wanted to be a cop.

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Jasmine wanted to look perfect in her wedding photos.

She decided she wanted to hire a makeup artist.

She decided against hiring a makeup artist to save money.

She spent a lot of time looking through portfolios of artists. Jasmine finally decided on one to hire. The makeup artist made her picture-ready for her big day.

She spent a lot of time looking through portfolios of photographers.Jasmine finally decided on one to hire.The photographer made her picture-ready for her big day.

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My neighbor was drilling in his yard.

It was hurting my dog's ears.

No one could hear anything because it was so loud but he apologized and quit.

I asked the neighbor to stop. He said no. I filed a complaint with the homeowners association.

I thanked the neighbor when he stop.He said no problem.I didn't filed a complaint with the homeowners association.

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Tori decided to take her dog on a walk.

They walked 4 miles in the cold weather.

They decided to walk around the basement because it was too cold outside.

She froze the whole time. When she got home, she felt like she was getting a cold. Tori decided that she was going to wear more layers next time.

She felt weird the whole time.When she went back upstairs, she felt like she was getting a cold.Tori decided that she was going to wear more layers next time she walked her dog in the basement.

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I was walking down the street.

I suddenly saw a boy crying.

I suddenly saw a dog running towards me.

I asked him what was wrong. He told me that his balloon floated away. I bought him a new balloon and he was happy.

I grabbed him, which was wrong.He growled at me then ran awayI threw him a bone and he was happy.

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Dale was bored and went out for a walk.

He saw a local diner and decided to go in.

He saw a local diner and decided to skip it.

When he walked in, a pinball machine caught his eye. He walked up to play it, and happily put all of his quarters in. Suddenly, the game jammed and Dale lost all of his money.

When he walked in the arcade next door, a pinball machine caught his eye.He walked up to play it, and happily put all of his quarters in.Suddenly, the game jammed and Dale lost all of his money.

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Jenny had saved and saved and saved.

She could finally afford the designer dress she'd pined for.

She could finally afford to fix her car.

It fit her perfectly. Three days later, the dress was seventy-five percent off. Jenny's happiness faded quickly.

It drove perfectly.Three days later, the car had stalled.Jenny's happiness faded quickly.

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Last month I took my very first trip to New York City.

I was super excited to stay near Central Park.

Unfortunately, a snowstorm cancelled my flight.

The trip was going well until I got bitten by a stray dog. I had to be rushed to the hospital. Thankfully I was alright but it was still scary.

The trip was still going to happen as I caught the next flight.I had to be rushed to the next gate.Thankfully I was on time but it was still scary.

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Sam went camping with his friends.

At night they became quite cold.

It was a warm night they don't even need a bonfire.

Sam said that he will make them a fire. The friends gathered sticks for him. Sam stacked the sticks and lit them on fire.

Sam said that he would make a fire anyway to keep animals away.The friends gathered sticks for him.Sam stacked the sticks and lit them on fire.

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The teacher was disturbed by my friend's new hairstyle.

He asked my friend about his hairstyle and said that it's ridiculous.

He asked my friend about it and my friend told him his sister cut it.

In addition, he gave my friend an F on the exam although he aced it. I tried contacting the school staff to report the issue. They believed my story and investigated the scene.

He gave my friend an F on the exam although he aced it.I tried contacting the school staff to report the issue.They believed my story and investigated the scene.

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Bryan was looking for a song he heard on the radio.

He spent 20 minutes looking for the name of the song.

He used the Shazam app to find it quickly.

After not being able to find it, he started typing in the lyrics. Google found the song through the lyrics. Bryan was happy so he bought the song through itunes.

After finding it, he started reading the lyrics.He found the song lyrics through Google.Bryan was happy so he bought the song through itunes.

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I went to the bus stop to get my kids.

On my way there my neighbor asked me to come inside for a minute.

On my way there my neighbor waved hello then went inside.

I stayed longer than I planned. When I got to the bus stop the bus was already gone. My kids were waiting for me at home when I walked in the door.

I stayed outside my house longer than I planned.When I got to the bus stop the bus was already gone.My kids were waiting for me at home when I walked in the door.

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Arnie had grown up in the city.

His favorite neighborhood bakery was being demolished.

His favorite neighborhood bakery was demolished.

The building had been made a long time ago and was really special. He and his neighbors decided to protest. Slowly but surely, they stopped the people from taking their building.

The building had been made a long time ago and was really special.He and his neighbors decided to protest.Slowly but surely, the police officers stopped the people from entering the property.

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Nita ordered hot chicken wings.

She thought mild sauce was too plain, so hot sounded great.

She thought the spicy sauce would be too hot, so she ordered mild.

But when they arrived, they were incredibly spicy! Nita could hardly eat them. She wished she had not ordered them quite so hot.

But when they arrived, they were still too spicy!Nita could hardly eat them.She wished she had not ordered them even milder.

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Jordan has to go to Geneva to deposit money into a new bank account.

On the way there, his boat crashes and sinks.

On the way there, the sailing was smooth and they arrived on time.

Him and his wife then get saved by a rescue helicopter. Once they get to Geneva, they shop, being thankful they're alive. When it's time to leave, they decide not to take a boat again.

Him and his wife loved the trip.Once they get to Geneva, they shop and have a good time.When it's time to leave, they decide to take a boat again.

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Kelsi was excited for the new windows phone.

She couldn't believe it was finally here.

She went to the store because it was in stock.

She preordered it the other day. When it came she was thrilled. She immediately used it.

She ordered it that day.When the employee came she was thrilled.She immediately used it.

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Elena went shopping for a new couch.

At the furniture store she chose a comfortable sofa.

At the furniture store she chose a large table instead.

She paid for her couch. The deliverers brought the couch to her apartment. She sat on the couch and admired its comfort.

She paid for her table.The deliverers brought the table to her apartment.She sat at the table and admired its comfort.

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Paco had a brown cat.

Paco's cat was crazy.

It was the nicest cat.

It would not let you sit in a chair. I tried to sit down in and it bit me. I kicked the cat across the room.

It would let you sit in a chair.I tried to sit down in and it licked me.I pet the cat in the room.

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Alex was on his porch.

Suddenly, a dog ran up to him.

Suddenly a squirrel ran up to him.

The dog had no tags. Alex went around the neighborhood looking for it's owner. When no one claimed him, he had to take him to a shelter.

The squirrel had no owner.Alex went around the neighborhood looking for a potential owner.When no one claimed him, he had to take him to the wild.

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Amy was upset Kim liked her boyfriend.

She accused her of being jealous.

She decided to end her friendship with Kim.

Kim denied it vehemently. They went back and forth for 15 minutes. Eventually, Amy hung up on Kim.

Kim denied it vehemently.They went back and forth for 15 minutes.Eventually, Amy hung up on Kim.

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Larry realizes he has been spending too much money in restaurants.

He decides to start cooking more at home.

He hesitated to start cooking more at home.

He goes to the grocery store and buys rice, vegetables, and meat. Over the next few weeks, he cooks at home a lot. Larry is happy that he is going to restaurants less than he used to.

But his mom came over, so he went to the grocery store and bought rice, vegetables, and meat.Over the next few days, he decided to cooks at home a lot.Larry is happy that he is going to cook for his mom.

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Chuck was sad to see the last Tell A Story hit to come up in his queue.

He tried to come up with a great showstopper.

He refreshed the page and saw that more were loaded.

Then the phone rang. He knew he shouldn't work when he was distracted. Chuck submitted the final hit hoping they would load again soon.

Then he ignored the phone ringing.He knew he shouldn't work when he was distracted.Chuck submitted the final hit hoping they would load again soon.

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Susy had a busy week working on her feet and they were sore.

She felt like she needed to be pampered and made an appointment.

She stayed in the house, and off her feet the whole weekend.

She arrived at the pedicure place and picked out a color to use. The ladies prepared her station and she sat down and put her feet up. She enjoyed being pampered while they took care of her feet and legs.

On Monday, she arrived at the pedicure place and picked out a color to use.The ladies prepared her station and she sat down and put her feet up.She enjoyed being pampered while they took care of her feet and legs.

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Molly is going to the amusement park today!

She is nervous because she has never been on a rollercoaster.

She is excited because she loves rollercoasters.

Johnny tells Molly to ride the one that goes upside down first. On the rollercoaster, Molly is so scared that she gets sick. Molly puked all over Johnny!

Johnny tells Molly to ride the one that goes upside down first.On the rollercoaster, Molly is so scared that she gets sick.Molly puked all over Johnny!

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Ryan really wanted a new bike that he saw on ebay.

He saved up for months to afford the bike.

He was outbid on it and had to get one at the store.

Finally he had enough and he put in the order for the bike. The bike arrived, but something was off the box was so small. In the end he realized that it wasn't a real bike he bought but a toy.

He had enough money and he put in an order for the bike.He arrived at the store, but the bike was so small.In the end he realized that it wasn't the right bike for him.

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Percy was a good kid.

He got along well with his parents.

He and his parents argue almost every day.

One day he had a terrible argument with his parents. Percy stopped talking to his parents. Everyone was quite upset for a long time before making up.

One day he had a terrible argument with his parents.Percy stopped talking to his parents.Everyone was quite upset for a long time and never made up.

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Travis was on vacation in the south.

He was used to the north and snow.

He was in his swim trunks at the river.

Travis decided to wear a jacket outside. He was very hot from the warm weather. He then needed extra water because of how hot he was.

Travis decided to jump in the lake.He was very hot from the warm weather.He stayed in the lake because of how hot he was.

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Maggie was on the trip of a lifetime.

Her hotel in southeast Asia had beautiful views.

The only view was gorgeous mountains.

Suddenly she saw the water quickly recede. She knew that was the sign of an impending tsunami. Her family alerted the staff and ran for high ground.

Suddenly she saw the rocks quickly fall.She knew that was the sign of an impending rock slide.Her family alerted the staff and ran for cover.

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Sally wanted to go to a concert.

She decided to go ahead and buy tickets.

Her mom gave her 4 tickets for her birthday.

Her friends promised they would buy tickets too. However, the concert sold out and they did not. Sally ended up not going and wasted her money.

Her friends promised they would buy tickets too.However, the concert sold out and they did not.Sally ended up only going with 3 other friends.

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Sally was in highschool.

One day she had a test.

One day she cut class.

Sally let her friend copy her test They both got caught The principle gave them detention for a week.

Sally let her friend copy her test the next day on top of that.They both got caughtThe principle gave them detention for a week.

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On Friday evening, Emily drove to the theater.

The big play was in a few hours and she was nervous.

The big play was rehearsing.

Emily shook as she stepped out onto the stage. She saw a crowd full of smiles the moment the lights turned on. Smiling back at them, Emily gave a great performance.

Emily shook as she stepped out onto the stage.She saw a crowd full of smiles the moment the lights turned on.Smiling back at them, Emily gave a great performance.

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Sean was traveling across the country in a bus.

One day he had a stop with a long layover.

He had no stops or layovers on the route.

He was so bored waiting for his next bus to arrive. Then, he spotted a football game on TV. He kept himself entertained watching it until his bus showed up.

He was so bored sitting down for a long time.Then, he spotted a football game on TV.He kept himself entertained watching it until his bus reached the destination.

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Gina's cousin and her sister were on the porch talking.

Gina was in the house helping her grandma make dinner.

Gina went to talk with her family on the porch.

At first she felt sad she didn't fit in with the other girls. She decided to focus on the cooking instead of them. After 45 minutes she had forgotten they were there.

At first she felt sad she didn't fit in with the other girls.She decided to go inside and focus on the cooking instead of them.After 45 minutes she had forgotten they were there.

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Cal woke up and felt something was missing.

He realized his bed cap had come off during the night.

He realized his ceiling fan was turned off.

He looked all around the sheets and blankets for it. Cal couldn't find it anywhere! Then he spotted it on the floor under the bed.

But then he had a bigger problem when he couldn't find his hat, so he looked all around the sheets and blankets for it.Cal couldn't find it anywhere!Then he spotted it on the floor under the bed.

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Sarah had termites in her house.

She called the exterminator.

They were there because she studied insects for a living.

They came the next day. They sprayed chemicals inside her house. They were able to kill all the termites.

They died the next day.Someone had sprayed chemicals inside her house.They were able to kill all the termites.

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Ben was at the laundromat.

As he opened a dryer to insert his clothes, he saw something.

Before putting his clothes in the dryer he decided to take his clothes home to hang dry them.

There was a wadded-up hundred dollar bill in the dryer! Ben looked around, but no one else was there. He shrugged and pocketed the money happily.

He checked the dryer just because and there was a wadded-up hundred dollar bill in the dryer!Ben looked around, but no one else was there.He shrugged and pocketed the money happily.

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Tuesday I decided to have a barbeque.

I got my friends together so we all could try it.

One friend brought tofu hot dogs and they were actually really good and we all ate several of them.

My friends bought the food for us to taste. Unfortunately I ended up dropping the hot dogs. So we had to order in instead.

My other friends bought the rest of the food for us to taste.Unfortunately I ended up dropping the real hot dogs.So we had to all eat tofu instead!

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Terri had a pet goldfish.

She overfed him daily.

She never fed him daily.

Eventually, the goldfish died from overeating. Her parents rushed to replace the fish. Terri never found out until she was an adult.

Eventually, the goldfish died from hunger.Her parents rushed to replace the goldfishTerri never found out until she was an adult.

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My friends and I went swimming at the lake.

We decided it would be fun to jump off the dock.

We decided to stay on the ground for safety.

My friends and I climbed on top of the roof. My friends jumped, and then it was my turn. When I walked to the ledge, I slipped and fell off.

My friends and I climbed on top of the roof on a different trip.My friends jumped, and then it was my turn.When I walked to the ledge, I slipped and fell off.

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When it snows, Fred goes to his shed to get a shovel.

He first shovels his own driveway and then walks the neighborhood.

He shovels his own driveway then goes back inside.

He offers his help to anyone who wants it. Fred spends all day shoveling our driveways. At night he goes home and rests.

He then goes back out later in the day and offers help to his neighbors.Fred spends all day shoveling driveways.At night he goes home and rests.

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I have a date with Grandpa today.

He is picking me up at noon.

I plan on taking him to the movies.

I hope he takes me to get some ice cream. We usually go to the zoo. I love spending my days with grandpa.

I hope he takes me to get some ice cream after.We usually go to the zoo but not today.I love spending my days with grandpa.

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Jason's hair was starting to get really long.

He knew that he needed to get a haircut soon.

He asked his sister to cut it.

When he went to get a haircut, he told the barber what he wanted. The barber accidentally shaved a chunk of his hair out. Jason had to shave his head and it will take a long time to grow back.

When she agreed, he told her what he wanted.The sister accidentally shaved a chunk of his hair out.Jason had to shave his head and it will take a long time to grow back.

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Tim had a dog that was a black lab.

Tim's friend was a local dog whisperer.

Tim's friend knew nothing about dogs.

Tim's friend informed him that his dog needed to run more. Tim decided to take up running. Tim began running with the dog and they both began to feel happier.

Tim's friend informed him to look for a local dog whispererTim decided to take up running.Tim began running with the dog and they both began to feel happier.

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Both of Joe's parents were doctors and wanted him to be too.

He wasn't interested but told them we would be one.

He was interested in studying dentistry.

He studied french and eventually got his doctorate. He nervously confronted his parents and told them the truth. They said they didn't care and loved him anyway.

He studied hard and eventually got his doctorate.He nervously confronted his parents and told them the truth.They said they didn't care and loved him anyway, despite him being a dentist

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Susan dropped off her son at daycare.

One of the workers told her the center was closing.

One of the workers later called to say her son was missing.

Susan would have ten days to find a new daycare. Susan couldn't find anything in her price range. She had to quit her job to care for her son.

Susan wasted no time in trying to find him.She couldn't find any clue of where he'd gone.She had to quit her job to focus on the search effort full time.

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My dog Teddy is a Great Pyrenees.

Teddy is brave, faithful and has a huge, commanding bark.

Teddy is brave and not scared of anything.

For some reason, Teddy gets scared when the power goes out. Teddy gets very nervous and climbs into bed with me. There's not much sleeping with a 130lb dog on your head!

It doesn't even bother him when the power goes out.When I get nervous, Teddy climbs into bed with me.There's not much sleeping with a 130lb dog on your head!

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Jean decided to adopt a baby.

First, she considered adopting a child from overseas.

She adopted a child from Africa.

Eventually, she decided she wanted to help a child in America. Jean then applied to adopt the first available child. Jean was thrilled when she was approved six months later.

Eventually, she decided she wanted to help a child in America too.Jean then applied to adopt the first available child.Jean was thrilled when she was approved six months later to adopt again.

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I had not went to church at all in the past several years.

I recently decided that I should start going again.

I decided to never go to church again.

The only problem was I didn't know where to go. I decided to try a Baptist church in my town. I loved it and will be going there for a long time.

The only problem was I didn't know how to make that ban stick.I decided to try a Baptist church in my town one day.I loved it and will be going there for a long time, despite my old feelings.

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The Aveo is the fourth car we have owned.

We had a Chevette, a Geo Metro, and a Kia.

Prior to that we own three separate Toyota Camry sedans.

The Kia lasted about seven years. We bought a Chevrolet for its reliability and low cost. My wife wishes we had automatic windows, though.

The Camry lasted about seven years.We bought a Chevrolet for its reliability and low cost.My wife wishes we had automatic windows, though.

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I was walking with a few family members.

A gum pack fell out of my pocket.

I forgot to put my gum pack in my pocket.

When I picked it up, 5-6 people asked me for a piece. After giving out the gum, I had no pieces left. I eventually bought another pack.

I bought a pack at the store and 5-6 people asked me for a piece.After giving out the gum, I had no pieces left.I eventually bought another pack.

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Jose knocked on his boss's door for his monthly evaluation.

His boss, Michael, answered and greeted him within an instant.

His boss, Michael, answered and and told him to come back the next day.

They both walked in and sat down. Michael was blunt, telling Jose that he was the best worker on staff. He offered Jose a vacant management position of which he accepted.

He went back the next day and knocked on his boss's door, they both walked in and sat down.Michael was blunt, telling Jose that he was the best worker on staff.He offered Jose a vacant management position of which he accepted.

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Tom was an outfielder on his peewee baseball team.

He never saw any action.

He got all the action.

The kids just couldn't hit the ball that far. Then one day a ball zoomed towards him. Fortunately he was paying attention so he caught the ball.

The kids just could really hit the ball that far.Then one day a ball zoomed past him.Fortunately his teammate was nearby and caught the ball.

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Jasper notices his hands are very cold when he drives to work.

He decides he needs a good pair of gloves to keep his hands warm.

He decided to get a wheel warmer.

He looks for a pair that is high quality but not too expensive. Finally he buys a pair that he loves. Now Jasper has nice warm hands when he drives to work.

He looks for a warmer that is high quality but not too expensive.Finally he buys a warmer that he loves.Now Jasper has nice warm hands when he drives to work.

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Tori was running late to school.

She rushed around looking for her shoes.

She rushed around and put on her shoes quickly.

She couldn't find them anywhere! By the time she finally found them, she had missed her bus. Her father had to take her to school that day.

Then she couldn't find her backpack.By the time she finally found it, she had missed her bus.Her father had to take her to school that day.

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Jimmy was mountain biking through the forest.

He tripped over a twig and landed on a bird's nest.

He tripped and landed on a rock.

Jimmy rescued some bird eggs from the forest floor. He put them on top of a tree. The eggs eventually hatched a few months later.

Jimmy rescued some bird eggs from the forest floor when he got up from tripping.He put them on top of a tree.The eggs eventually hatched a few months later.

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Amy was going to her grandmothers.

Amy asked her mother if she could wear her favorite dress.

Amy asked her mother if she could choose what she will wear.

Her mother told her the dress was too fancy. Amy put the dress on anyway. Amy's mother marched her upstairs and made her change.

Her mother choose a dress that was too fancy.Amy put the dress on anyway.Amy marched back upstairs and changed.