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Gary's mom was trying to call him. After several minutes, she wasn't able to contact him. Gary didn't notice the missed calls until the meeting finished. When he got outside, his mom left. Therefore, a friend offered him a ride.
Harriet was a big fan of Abba. She listened to their songs every day. When her birthday came up, her friends knew what music to choose. They made a big Abba compilation so they could dance all night. Harriet had the best birthday of her life that year.
Sam Bell had a headache when he woke up that morning. He took some medicine, but to no effect. Sam got an idea. He went skydiving for the first time in his life. When he landed, his headache had disappeared.
I spoke to my neighbor Louise yesterday, waiting for a bus. Harry, another neighbor, came by. Harry is pompous and I did not want to talk to him. Louise talked to him until the bus came. I was very grateful to Louise.
Lisa was walking very carefully. She had a bunch of eggs in a bowl. She tripped on the carpet and fell. All of the eggs cracked! She had a huge mess to clean up.
Alain was very hungry at work. He had two hours left. When his time came to leave he went to pollo tropical. There was a very big line. Alain decided to go home hungry.
Kelly absolutely loved her new pink dress. She wore it everywhere she could. Unfortunately yesterday she spilled dye on it. Thankfully she was able to get it out. Kelly vowed to never ruin it again.
My wife has today off from work. Our cat was very happy because of this. The cat usually stays in a bedroom all day. She waits for my wife to come home. Today the cat sat in the living room with my wife.
Cory needed to make a call to a friend. However, he did not have a phone in the house. He went over to his next door neighbor. There he politely asked if he could use their phone. He was glad when they accepted his request.
I walked my dogs with my wife yesterday. It was cold and rainy outside. We walked for about a mile. My dogs got exhausted. When we got home they slept for hours.
The kids decided to have a sleepover. They played video games for six hours straight. Their eyes burned and their fingers ached. They tried to go to bed but they kept thinking about the video games. They were totally addicted.
Marsha was making brownies for a dinner party. She put the brownies in the oven and decided to take a shower. In the shower, Martha was distracted by the warm water. Marsh forgot to take the brownies out of the oven. There was no dessert for the dinner party.
Gina was walking around the pool. She was talking on the cell phone. Gary didn't notice however, he was running towards her. He pushed her back and she landed in the pool. Her phone broke since it got soaked.
my dog is really old. he doesn't like to play anymore. he doesn't like to hunt anymore. all he does is sleep. next week i'm getting a new puppy.
Marta and her boyfriend were playing frisbee at a park. The frisbee flew over the fence into the adjacent cemetery. Retrieving the frisbee, Marta noticed an old family grave plot. All seven of their children had died within a two-week span. Staggered, Marta said a prayer of thanks for modern medicine.
Susie got lost. She needed a map. So she looked through her pocket. She found an old map. She was relieved.
Ann loved making custom cigarette lighter cases. She decided to try to sell her lighter cases on the internet. Her custom cigarette lighter cases were a big hit. Ann made a lot of money from her cigarette cases. Ann was then able to afford treatment to kick her smoking habit.
Amy and Seth were laying on the grass looking up at the clouds. They were pointing out shapes to each other. After a while Seth pointed out a heart but Amy couldn't see it. He reached towards her to point her in the right direction. When he did she kissed him for the first time.
Shelly and Mike wanted to buy a house by the ocean. Since they were going to retire they wanted to move. They decided to move to California. They met with a real estate agent to begin their hunt. After a few months they found the perfect house and bought it.
My brother bought a fish. The fish was in a bag. My brother filled up the fishtank. The fish tank was full of water and rocks. He put the fish in its new home.
My bedroom looked bland. My friend and I went shopping for new furniture. She helped me pick out a good color scheme. We painted the walls as well. Now my room is stylish and beautiful.
Aya and her friends were playing with matches. They thought they looked cool. But Aya held her match a little too long. It burned her finger quite badly. Aya decided not to play with fire anymore.
I was watching the basketball game on tv. There seemed to be a commercial every two minutes. I turned on my DVR. I went to the gym. I came back to watch the game without waiting for the commercials.
Ronnie was hanging out with his friends after school. They all decided to go to 7-11 to buy some snacks. Ronnie realized that he had used all of his allowance already. Ronnie decided to steal a candy bar from the store. Ronnie got caught by the cashier and he got in big trouble afterwards.
Bill has always enjoyed the cowboy style of dress. He lived in a big city where people looked at him strangely. Bill decided to save up some money and move to the country. He found a ranch down South and bought it. Bill finally lived the lifestyle he always dreamed about.
Jenna got a new pair of sunglasses. She was going to the beach later that afternoon. She tanned for a few hours at the beach. Afterwards, she played some volleyball with her friends. She watched the sunset with her friends later that night.
Sarah sewed several new squares onto the quilt. She was smiling as she looked at the old squares. This quilt had been in the family for decades. So many stories being told in the fabric pieces. She quickly finished and placed the quilt back into the trunk.
Larry was afraid of heights. He was at the pool with friends. They tried to convince him to dive from the highest board. Larry refused. His friends made fun of him.
Will wanted to propose to his girlfriend, Elle. Will asked Elle's father and received his permission. Will then made reservations at the best restaurant in town. Will picked up Elle and wined and dined her. Then when Will popped the question, Elle cried and said yes.
Laura grew up in a house in the woods. Below the house there was an old tree with a very old swing. The swing creaked when Laura pushed it, and she was afraid. One day she decided not to be afraid anymore, and rode the swing. The swing was strong, and Laura felt like she could almost fly!
In my gifted class, we decided to do a performance. We wanted to do a rendition of High School Musical. We had to audition for the role of Gabriella and I really wanted it. Unfortunately I had really mean and determined competition. I practiced and practiced but we never actually performed.
Renee headed out on a home visit for one of her poorest cases. She went to the home of a child who lived with grandparents. Renee looked at the humble house with hodgepodge furnishings. The grandparents hugged their child and thanked Renee for coming. They apologized for wasting her time because they had all they needed.
Owen was in a bad car accident. His leg had to be amputated. When he healed, he was fitted with a prosthetic. Walking was difficult at first, but Owen persevered. He was very proud of his tenacity.
Emma was having a long night. She was totally comfy in her blankets and pillows except for her feet. All night she woke up with the sticking out cold. She did everything she could to keep her feet warm. Unfortunately before she knew it the night was over.
Kate and her Friend Lucy went to Taco Bell after school. There was a new guy working on the register. When he handed Kate her change he smiled at her. She felt flushed, and nervous as he smiled. She new knew she really liked this guy.
Jill decided she would try a different ice cream flavor. This time she tried cinnamon heart ice cream. She didn't realize it was going to be spicy hot. The man working the counter saw she didn't like it. So he gave her a cone of her favorite for free.
Roy was a retired construction worker who lived alone. He had recently been widowed and was looking for some company. One day Roy's son and his grandchildren showed up with a surprise. The surprise was a new bulldog puppy! At first, Roy was nervous but he quickly fell in love with the dog.
Today I bought a flower for my wife. She was surprised because it was not a special occasion. She was very happy when I gave her the flower and said thank you. My wife and I smelled the flower. The flower smelled wonderful and I was happy with my wife.
Todd was on his way to a long anticipated vacation to Hawaii. He got up early and gave himself plenty of time to get to the airport. As soon as he got on the highway he hit a major traffic jam. By the time he got to the airport he already missed his flight. He had to reschedule his flight for later in the day.
Joe and Jim were avid hikers. Every year, they took a trip together and braved new terrain. This year, they planned to hike a remote location in Alaska. During the hike, Jim fell and twisted his ankle. Unfazed, Joe helped him up and they finished the hike together.
Betty loved looking up at the sky at night. Her parents knew that she would love a telescope for her birthday. On Betty's birthday she opened the gift with a big smile. She spent Many nights using the telescope to study the sky. Betty eventually became a well known astronomer.
The man searched in the shed. He found some chairs. He set up the chairs. His guests sat down in them. He had one chair left over.
Two men were in the wild. They both saw a raft in a river. They devised a plan to get it. The men tied a rope on a tree to hold himself. They retrieved the raft thanks to the rope.
Neera wanted to travel to India. Her parents did not want her to. She could not afford to by herself. She got a scholarship to college. She was able to study abroad in India.
Timmy got a slurpee for his friend. It was grape just like he liked it. But his show caught on the edge of the sidewalk. The slurpee went flying. And smashed to the ground with a loud thud.
The yellow dog wasn't feeling well. His tummy was sore from all the running and playing earlier. His master gave him a blanket and treats to feel better. He ate them excitedly and slept. When he woke up, he felt as good as new.
Howard had an unusual pet. It was a duck with a big orange beak. It would follow him around the yard. Sometimes Howard would give it snacks. The duck was a great companion.
I spent an entire week eating nothing but pizza. Soon, my stomach started hurting. I did not want to give up the pizza. My friend decided to come over and cook for me. The food was so delicious, that I gave up pizza for good.
Biscuit was a small dog at the shelter. Everyday Biscuit hopped at the glass hoping to be chosen. A little girl walked through the shelter. The little girl pointed at Biscuit! The little girl took Biscuit with her home!
KJ is a very athletic man. He decides to begin weight lifting to improve his performance. KJ lifts weights several times a week on top of his other workouts. He builds very strong muscles. KJ is now a much better athlete because of his weight lifting.
Gary recently had a brief work stay in Miami, Florida. Gary just knew it was going to be hot, so he packed summer clothes. However, to Gary's surprise, it was seasonably cold. Gary located the nearest Walmart, and bought a jacket and long johns. Gary was disappointed that his warm weather expectations were not met.
Jordan saw a political comment from her friend. She didn't agree with her friend, so she challenged her. The friend responded back with a new point. They ended up arguing a lot. In the end, they agreed to disagree.
The manager of a printing company answered the phone. A client asked if he could do a rush job by the end of the day. The scale of the job was very big so the manager said no. The client said if it was a money issue then he would pay any price. The manager thought for a second and then agreed to do the job.
David is a 6 year old boy. He was playing baseball in the yard with his brother. His brother threw the ball too hard and it hit David in the mouth. David cried a little bit and was bleeding. His tooth had popped out of his mouth!
Charles was not a criminal, but his friends were. One evening he saw all his friends graffiti on a bus. Next, three of them jumped in his car. Charles suggested they rob someone. They robbed a guy for his backpack but were caught and sent to jail.
Cathy had dark black hair, but wanted to go blonde. Cathy decided she would try coloring her hair at home. Cathy went to her local drugstore, and purchased the hair color. After applying the color, Cathy rinsed out her hair. Cathy was shocked to see that her hair turned light red!
Larry loved to play basketball. He thought he was very good. He challenged John to a game. John beat Larry him in the game. Larry didn't feel as good at basketball after that.
Bill and his girlfriend Nancy had just had a fierce argument. They were at a club, and suddenly all the lights went out. The entire neighborhood had lost power, and it might be out for days. Nancy forgot all about the fight while they dealt with the blackout. As inconvenient as it was, Bill oddly felt a bit grateful.
There was an accident involving a truck on the highway. A man had suffered severe head trauma. Paramedics arrived in just a few minutes. They carefully placed him on a stretcher and into the ambulance. They brought him to the nearest trauma center.
John loved his girlfriend very much. He knew he wanted to propose, so he spent a long time ring shopping. One day, he found the perfect ring, but it was very expensive. John worked extra hard and after a few months, he was able to buy it. When he finally proposed, his girlfriend said yes!
I had not went to church at all in the past several years. I recently decided that I should start going 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.
Johnny took keyboard lessons as a child. He hated it, and saw it as useless. One day, his parents said they wanted him to play for a huge party. He was a hit, and jammed all night for the party. He loved playing after that.
I wore a cheap ring yesterday. It looked pretty. But then I noticed something. My finger turned green. It was horrible.
Two weeks ago we went to Friendly's for breakfast. The prices were half off during weekdays. There were many regulars at the restaurant. I had an omelet and my wife had bacon and eggs. We were lukewarm about the food, but loved the prices.
Every morning, Jill sneezed and coughed. But she didn't know what caused it. She cleaned up everything in her house. But it didn't go away. After buying an air purifier, however, her problems went away.
Timothy loved to dance. There was a dance contest that was coming up soon. Timothy didn't have much confidence in himself. It took everything he had to dance with all of his self doubt. Everyone loved his dancing and he won the contest.
Karen loved to talk on the phone. Her kids were really annoyed by it. They decided to hide her phone. She was so angry. Karen grounded her kids.
Sean and Sara were watching TV when the power went out. They were used to being shut off and assumed it was that. Further investigation revealed that that wasn't the case. Instead, they called their landlord. He came out and helped them fix things up.
Sam and Mark went on a field trip to the museum. They saw old dinosaur bones and other fossils. Their teacher told them not to touch anything. The boys touched the T-Rex skeleton and it fell down. The entire class was kicked out of the museum forever.
My teacher announced an important test. I went home and began to study. After a week of studying, the test day came. I sat down and worked hard on the test. After finishing the test, I was given a good score.
Tom loved a rock band. They were having a show in his town. Tom tried to get tickets. Unfortunately they sold out right away. He couldn't afford the more expensive ones left.
Harris needed a new dining table. He decided to make it instead of buying it. He hired a lumberjack to cut down an elm tree. Then he fashioned the tree into planks and nailed together a table. His table was so amazing that his friends wanted to buy it!
It was Easter sunday. Amy loved easter sunday because of the chocolate. She ate so much chocolate that she was nearly sick. Every year she feels this way. She vowed to not eat as much chocolate next year.
Susan went to put some ice in her soda. She realized the ice in the freezer was beginning to melt. Sue realized her freezer was broken. She brought all her frozen items to a neighbor's to keep frozen. Sue called a repairman to fix the freezer.
Ben had an interview for a promising job. He prepared throughout the week for the interview. Ben got his suit ready and made sure he had everything he needed. He woke up early on the day of the interview to rehearse his answers. Ben aced his interview and got the job.
Joe left the house for a bike ride. It started to rain. Joe had forgot his coat. He stopped by his friends house to borrow a coat. His friend joined him on the bike ride.
Kim arrived at work to see the only park had a huge puddle. She parked and attempted to jump over the puddle. She landed in the deepest part and soaked her boots. The water began to seep in through the seems and wet her socks. Kim sat at her desk the whole day with cold wet feet.
Tom was buying fast food. He had a coupon to use. Unfortunately they told him it was expired. Tom couldn't afford all the food without the coupon. They just gave it to him anyway out of pity.
Kelsi suffered from stage fright. She was worried about being in the school play. When rehearsal came she forgot her lines. She just stood there. She wished she wasn't in the play.
Stephanie felt heartbroken when her boyfriend left her. She was glad to get away to London for a semester abroad. In London, she met a friendly guy named Clive. Clive proposed marriage to Stephanie after they started dating. Now Stephanie felt happy that her old boyfriend left her.
I had a blow out on the interstate. I managed to get to the side of the road. My spare was flat. I called a tow truck. Soon I had the tire fixed.
When I picked up my phone I saw something. My phone was cracked. I got upset. But then I realized something. Only my screen protector got cracked.
John was on the couch watching TV. He tried to change the channel but nothing happened. He noticed the lights on the remote didn't work. He got up from the couch to change the battery. John changed the batteries in the remote control.
Anna joined the Army with misgivings. She wanted to serve, but feared she'd be the only woman. But she got a happy surprise when she arrived. There were two other women at boot camp with her! Anna was impressed by the Army's growing diversity.
Every morning, sun shining through Gabe's window woke him up. So he decided to get dark curtains. The curtains blocked the sunlight. And Gabe's room was also cooler. Gabe got the same curtains for every window in his house.
Bob was given a thousand shares of stocks in his brother's company. Bob wanted to give them away because he thought they were worthless. He stuck them in a drawer and forgot about them. Ten years later his brother's company was a success. Bob sold the stock for a lot of money.
Mary woke up Monday morning with a headache. She knew that she had to go to work in just one hour. After she drank her morning coffee she set out to work. Upon her arrival, her boss told her that her co-worker called in sick. That meant that Mary would have to pull a double shift!
Tom had a few friends over. After he noticed his debit card was missing. He quickly figured out who stole it. Tom called the authorities and filed charges. His friend begged for leniency but Tom didn't care.
Kris loved water sports. He was excited to go on his first rafting trip. It was with a group of friends. During the rapids he almost fell over. Luckily his friends caught him and they finished.
Derek loved exploring caves. He had been to most of the famous caverns in North America. He particularly liked caves with gemstones in the walls. Derek became a park ranger at a cave system. Derek developed an interest in mountains after his long time in caves.
Anna left her purse on the bus one evening. She was so distraught when she realized it! But the next day, a kind stranger knocked on her door. In his hand he held Anna's purse! Anna was so happy, she hugged him eagerly!
Tina and Fred wanted to play hide and seek. They tried finding the best hiding places. Finally Tina hid in the bathroom. Fred couldn't find her. It took him an hour to find her.
Sam was out on a hike. He ran across some wild mushrooms. He took them with him just in case. He verified online that they were edible. He risked it and cooked them into a delicious meal.
Ian woke up starving. So he made a massive bowl of cereal for himself. But halfway through finishing it, it became very soggy. And he had to finish the rest. Ian was so upset, he threw his entire box of cereal out.
Years ago, two countries were both determined to reach space. Each wanted to beat the other. One country managed to put a satellite and a person in space first. However, the other country managed to put a man on the moon first. Now, the two countries cooperate in matters of space exploration.
I signed up for an anatomy class. On the first day, we had to explore human hearts. The professor passed out real embalmed hearts. I fainted upon seeing the hearts. I realized anatomy wasn't for me.
A friend of mine got two kittens. They have six toes on each paw. They are called polydactyls. This type of cat used to be carried on ships. They are considered to be excellent mousers.
Kelly and the girls wanted to take a train to the city. The train only had a few times available. The girls raced as fast as they could to the train. Unfortunately they missed it. The girls had to wait for another one.
Lars was an atheist. He had a lot of friends who were religious despite this. Once, he got into a deep discussion about religion with friends. After several hours of discussion, Lars had lost a few friends. He learned to never discuss religion with friends again.
Tom was in high school. Tom did not like working for anything. Tom was not looking forward to the SAT test. Tom paid a smart student to take the test for him. Tom was happy with the grade he received.