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Jace had severe allergies. The flowers in his mother's garden began to bloom. Jace began to sneeze and get really sick. Jace missed school for almost a week. Jace's mother decided not to replant her garden the next year.
After fighting with her best friend Marsha decided she wanted a dog. She reasoned a dog would be a better friend than any human would be. A dog would be a great listener and would always be loyal. Marsha went to the pound and picked out a cute puppy. Marsha and her new dog we're best friends from that day on.
Greg was building a new bathroom in his house. He did a terrible job. He was confused. Dan came over to help. With Dan's help, the bathroom turned out beautiful.
Mike kept a very messy car. One day he couldn't find his wallet anywhere. He was missing his wallet for two days. Mike decided to clean his car in hopes of finding his wallet. He was relieved and embarrassed when he found it under all his mess.
Izzy went to bingo at church with her grandma. She went every now and then but she had never won. She looked forward to the day she would get to yell bingo. She had all the numbers on her card. She yelled bingo at the top of her lungs.
Angela got a job delivering pizzas for a restaurant. Angela got lost easily when she drove. She also drove slowly everywhere she went. The pizzas she delivered were always late and cold. Angela didn't last long as a delivery driver.
We were looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night. We decided to see a new movie that was out. When we got there we found out the tickets were half price on Tuesdays. We decided Tuesdays will now be our standing date night. It is such a nice, fun, cheap night that we can look forward to.
Thomasin was an English lady, gentle and refined. One day, a suitor named Darcy paid her a visit. Darcy was sexual and a deviant. He disrobed Thomasin and they made love on the billiard table. Thomasin no longer considered herself a lady.
Hershel was a scrawny young man. He had very low self esteem. All the other boys his age were much bigger than him. Herschel began eating well and lifting weights. In a few short months he had gained a lot of muscle and was happy.
Dave was on a playground. And a kid asked him to play catch. Dave decided to play. And they played catch for half an hour. Dave was happy because it reminded him of his childhood.
Recently, I was assigned to write a paper for my history class. I was very busy and almost forgot about it completely. I did not have enough time to write a good paper. I wrote an email to my professor and explained that I was very busy. She took pity on me and let me turn the paper in late.
Tricia had a reading test. But she didn't try on it. She filled out random bubbles. So she was placed in a low level. Tricia's parents were mad at her for that.
Eli and his brother were playing video games. They were competing against each other. Eli was winning and his brother was angry. His brother took the controller and threw it at Eli's face. The controller hit Eli's nose and he has blood pouring everywhere.
Tom wanted to buy some furniture. He didn't have enough money to get new stuff. He looked on craigslist instead. Tom was able to find several pieces at affordable prices. The transactions all went smoothly.
Tom was cleaning out his old house. He found a lot of vintage clothes in the attic. Some of the outfits were back in style. Tom kept some of the clothes and sold the rest. He padded his wardrobe and his wallet.
Sonia was driving thru the city. She was stopped at a light when suddenly someone approached. A man held a gun up to her door and demanded she get out. She freaked out and did as he said. Luckily he didn't harm her but climbed in the car and took off.
Sally bought a new bottle of nail polish for her manicure. As she was testing it out, she accidentally knocked it over. The bottle spilled on her white carpet. She tried to get it up but it stained. Now Sally has a pink spot on her floor.
Today was the first day of my college year. I was so nervous I couldn't sleep the night before my first class. When I arrived, I saw the prettiest girl in all of the world. She saw me looking at her and waved me over. We talked and decided to date.
Xavier was offered a job at a new business firm opening in his city. He negotiated for a better salary. His new boss raised the offer. Xavier accepted the new offer. He's now a finance manager at the new firm.
Linda's closet was a mess. She decided to weed through her clothes. She threw away three bags of clothes. It felt good to have a manageable closet again! Linda was so inspired she moved on to the next closet.
Tyler and Jeff went to ride their bikes in the park. When they got there, they saw some friends with trash bags. They were cleaning up the park. Tyler and Jeff joined them. The each filled two big bags with trash.
Amy had class with the guy she had a crush on. Ray even sat next to her. She sat in class uncomfortable and fidgeting. They weren't friends anymore and it hurt. She bit her nails as the clock crept along slowly.
The gym class was learning how to play badminton. Kinsey threw the birdie into the air and hit it as hard as she could. It flew across the gym and hit Mr Frank. Mr Frank flew into a rage. He took away all the racquets and made the kids sit down.
Benson was feeling particularly lazy. He slept all day because he felt like it. He tried to sleep early too because he had work the next day. He couldn't sleep and tossed and turned all night. The next day, Benson could barely function at work.
Maurice had always wanted to try skiing in Vermont. He decided to take a ski trip with a few of his friends. However, Maurice falls when skiing a challenging trail. He needs to have cast put on his left leg. Maurice starts to think the trip to Vermont was a bad idea.
I've always wanted to be able to should press one hundred pounds. Right now I can only shoulder press about sixty pounds. My gym set me up with a trainer who kept pushing me to do more. My mix of working hard and eating healthy helped me reach my goal. A few months later I am shoulder pressing over one hundred pounds.
The little girl was watching Elmo episode. Elmo has got in some trouble. The little girl started to cry. Mom explained to the girl, Elmo will be ok. The girl was happy.
Jill had to push herself for the final lap. If she could just keep pace she would win the race! Jill pushed and pushed. Finally she made it to the finish line. Jill won first place!
Bill took his bike out of storage. He checked the gears and the brakes but not the wheels. He took it for a test ride around the block. Halfway around the block the front wheel came off. Bill crashed to the ground.
Sam was being bullied in school. He always ran home crying. Then one day he decided to face up to his bully. He turned and stood his ground bravely. To his shock, his bully turned and fled!
Gina called her friend Lisa. She wanted to discuss her lost library book. Lisa told Gina she had the book. Gina had loaned her the book a month ago. Gina was relieved the book was no longer lost.
Mary was a model. She put on a long dress and walked down the catwalk. The dress was so long that she tripped and fell. The audience laughed at her. Mary felt embarrassed.
Ted rolled out of bed when it was still dark outside. He got dressed without turning on the lights. When Ted got to work he looked down. He was wearing one red sock and one blue sock. Ted laughed at his mismatched socks.
Ben had never been skiing, so he planned a trip to go. He rented short training skis to learn on and picked it up quickly. He started going down larger runs, and liked going fast. Short skis can't handle high speeds, and he injured himself falling. Now, he knows to do research on top of making an itinerary.
Yesterday, Mimsy went fishing. She didn't use a hook. She didn't want to catch the fish. She just tied veggies and things to her fishing line. It's relaxing for her to feed the fish.
Judy is cooking. Judy leaves the stove to attend to her children. The stove catches on fire. The fire spreads throughout the entire house. Judy gets out of the house with her kids to watch it burn down.
I threw out my mirror because I didn't care how others saw me. I dug it out of the trash when I met a pretty girl. She said she liked the rough look I had. I gave her my number and asked her to call me. She said she didn't have a phone and just to write.
Lindsey was very excited to try her new recipe. She carefully coated chicken in cheese and bread crumbs. She then placed the chicken breasts in a pan to put in the oven. As her guests arrived later, she saw she had never turned the oven on. Lindsey got on the phone and ordered some pizza.
After several weeks in town, the circus was ready to move on. It was hard work packing a circus. Everyone pitched in and took down all the tents. Others secured all the animals. In a matter of hours, the circus was on its way to the next town.
I grew up watching the Garry Shandling show. I also saw a number of his standup comedy specials. Later in life I saw him in a number of movies. He was one of my favorite comedians. I was very sad when I learned he had passed away.
Teresa was very cold. She got the heaviest blanket she owned. She put it on top of her lap and huddled by the fireplace. She slowly started to warm up. Teresa was tired of winter!
Today I bought a new smartphone. My new phone can do many things. I am still learning my phone and it seems sort of complicated. I am having problems trying to find my contacts. I regret buying a new phone.
Jill had a pet bird. She had to go on vacation. She asked her best friend to feed it. The best friend forgot. Jill's bird starved to death.
The little kids were outside playing tag. One fell and skinned her knee. She went crying to the teacher. The rest of the kids continued to play. Because one got hurt, they are no longer allowed to play tag.
Joe always wanted to ride a horse. So Joe looked online for a place he can ride one. He found a place. Joe drove to that place. He rode his first horse.
Sally made the best apple pies. Her friend, Julia, suggested that the enter a pie contest. The state fair had a pie contest, and coming up the next week. Sally entered her famous apple pie. Sally won the contest.
Bernie was writing a new fantasy novel. He fell asleep in the middle of typing a chapter. He dreamt aliens had given him godlike powers. Bernie did all sorts of fun and interesting things with them. When he woke up he finished the chapter with what he'd dreamt.
Jeff went back to his apartment. Inside his apartment, there were some nihilists. The nihilists told Jeff that they had kidnapped his friend Bunny. Jeff's friend Maude said the nihilists were lying. Jeff had to talk to Jackie to find out if they were lying or not.
In 1965, Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from friend Peter to start Subway They focused on making fresh sandwiches. They were a huge hit. Subway's popularity has grown ever since. They now have even more restaurants than McDonald's
Clare invited Sam to her house to work on a school project. Sam was nervous but was required to help Clare. He was proud to arrive precisely on time. However, he deliberately worked slowly to stay with Sara longer. Before leaving, Sam picked up a strand of Sarah's hair to keep.
I got a new water bottle. It was made of glass. I dropped my water bottle on the ground. It shattered instantly. I got a new one made of plastic.
Lisa got a new cell phone for her birthday. She spent hours playing with all of its new features. And she installed several apps. Everyday, she spent hours texting her friends. And her parents regret her buying a new phone.
Jack got really sick. He had to stay in bed for three days. He could not leave the house for another week after he got out of bed. Jack really wanted to get out of the house. Jack made sure he would wash his hands so he would not get sick again.
Faye needed to get the Christmas tree into the living room. She tried to shove it through the front door. Next, she attempted to pull it through the back door. She then took a large rope and tied it as tight as she could. Faye is now enjoying eggnog while decorating the tree.
Joanna was walking down the street after finishing school. She was happy to be going home after finishing school. Joanna wasn't paying attention to where she was walking. Joanna fell into a puddle of mud. Joanna felt embarrassed as she felt all eyes on her.
Benji was the new water boy for the football team. He took his job very seriously and became well known among the team. After each play he would come around passing out water. He was there whenever they needed him. He helped to keep the team hydrated and the team played well.
I paid the tattoo artist for the tattoo procedure. He adjusted his tools and began the process. I fell asleep while he was preparing my tattoo. He woke me up and thanked me for the money. Unfortunately, the tattoo is fake since it faded during my bath.
Johnny is a pitcher for his baseball team. He had a big game last week and he needed to practice his pitches. He had to learn how to throw a curveball. He didn't know how, so he spent a whole month practicing. He learned how to throw a curveball and his team won the game!
Los Angeles was going through the worst heatwave ever. All people wanted to do is stay in and keep cool. Some people went to the movie theatre because it was always cold. It got so hot though the whole cities power went out. All anyone could do is sit in their car and wait until it passed.
The other day I saw a pink squirrel. I had no idea why it was pink or near my yard. It wasn't until later that I noticed the open garage door. I went in and noticed a spill can of paint. It was pink.
We could see the clouds rolling in nearby. As they got closer, they also got darker looking. A huge lightning bolt came from one of the clouds down to the ground. Seconds later, the ground shook. Everyone nearby took cover from the incoming storm.
Dan was recently given a family heirloom from his mother. Dan was glad to get a family dresser from his mother. Dan decided he would store his clothes in the dresser. In addition, Dan would store his prized pictures in the dresser too. Dan was pleased he had the family heirloom in his home.
Anna saw a field full of corn. She pulled her car to the side of the road. Then she got out and picked a few ears. But when she cooked it, she was disappointed. It was feed corn and did not taste good at all!
Coco was about to travel to Malaysia. Her doctor advised that she get a malaria vaccine. Coco refused the vaccine. Coco then contracted Malaria in Malaysia. Coco realized that vaccines are a good idea.
Finally having a day off was a relief to Janeal. She had big plans to do nothing. She plopped down in front of the tv with some snacks. After searching for a show for a few minutes, she put on her favorite. Janel began binge-watching with the ease of no responsibilities.
Fred went on the pool. He wanted to go swimming. He also wanted to go on the water slide. When he went on it someone else wanted to go on it. He had to learn to share.
Roland came to the bowling alley looking to improve his skills. He paid for 2 hours of bowling as well as premium equipment. Roland hadn't been playing for long when he got his first ever strike. Feeling accomplished, he did his signature dance and ordered food. He managed to do it 3 more times before it was done for the evening.
Ben and his friends were sitting on top of a hill. Ben sat down on his skateboard and sped down the hill. When he reached the bottom his friends said they wanted to try too. His friend began to copy Ben but slipped off halfway down the hill. He hurt his arm badly and Ben and his friends called an ambulance.
This morning I had my 3 month checkup at the doctors. I've been dreading this appointment for more than a week. When I was called in the nurse made me get on the scale first. I closed my eyes tightly and prayed that I had lost some weight! My doctor entered looked at the paper, high fived me saying 20 pounds!
Mira and Dave were driving cross-country to their hometown. They were planning on visiting their parents for Thanksgiving. But there was a terrible ice storm that stranded them midway! They bought turkey lunch meat and canned potatoes at a grocery store. Their ersatz Thanksgiving feast became one of their fondest memories.
Jackson wanted ice cream. He decided to make it himself. He bought all the ingredients and a maker. He followed his grandmother's recipe. It turned out great.
For Mother's Day I wanted to do something special for my mom. We lived in different cities so I had to send something online. I decided to send her flowers and chose a beautiful teacup bouquet. It was expensive but I was excited for her to receive it. In the end, the company decided not to ship them and I was very sad.
Elizabeth is a very proper woman. She is always very well-kept. One day she was walking into a store and saw a puddle. She tried to walk around the puddle but lost her balance. Elizabeth fell over and landed right in the puddle, getting muddy.
A man stood on the top deck of a large ship and looked over the sea. He wanted to take a picture of the sunset. He took out his camera and held it at arm's length. A sudden wave hit the boat and rocked the man. He was able to hold his camera but screwed up the picture.
I was at the mall last week. I noticed my friend's wife. She was with another man. When I told my friend he accused her of cheating. It turned out to be her cousin.
Ted is doing a paper for his college class. He is working on his laptop. The paper is due by tomorrow morning. He goes into the kitchen for a soda. He ends up spilling the soda all over his new laptop destroying it.
The old man like to tend to his garden. He went outside and plowed a small patch of grass for his new crop. He planted seeds for lettuce, peppers, and cucumbers. He watered the plants every day. After a few weeks, he had fresh produce.
The boy sat at the table. He was expecting food. His mom saw him sitting there. She ignored him. The boy made his own food.
I was skateboarding with my friends at the park. I began to prepare for a trick. When I tried to land the trick, I slipped and landed on my wrist. I ended up breaking it in multiple places and called 911. I went to the hospital and got properly treated.
I asked to help Mom with dinner tonight. I helped make meat balls. I ground the meat with my hands. It was squishy and fun! I made such a big mess I had to take a bath!
Charlie's class was having a spelling b next month. The winner of the spelling b would win ice cream, Charlie wasn't good at spelling but he wanted that ice cream. Charlies studied hard with the help of his dad. Charlie was shocked and proud when he won.
At the coffee shop, one customer was very rude. He would come in every day and yell at the baristas. They couldn't stand making his complicated drink. One day after work, Lisa noticed a policeman writing him a ticket. She smiled, because karma finally caught up to him.
Cathy was chosen to be in charge of games for the company picnic. Cathy decided she would have miniature golf, and a foot race. In addition, Cathy decided to have kickball, and badminton as well. Cathy submitted the games for approval, and her manager accepted. Cathy could not wait to see her coworkers playing games at the picnic.
My mom and I went to the beach together. I swam and had fun, but then got a sunburn! I was grumpy and refused to have fun afterwards. My mom got me ice to put on my burn to help. It stopped hurting and I was happy to see it heal!
It was a stormy night. Emily's little sister was terrified of storms. Emily did everything she could to comfort her but nothing worked. Finally she gave her sister her favorite teddy bear to hold. It made her feel better until the storm ended.
Ian bought all of his school supplies for the semester. 4-5 dollars were left on his account. His mom called him at the end of the day. She told him that there was no food in the house. Ian didn't starve himself and decided to buy food.
Janice was going to make a trip to town. She went out to her car and turned the key to start it. When the key turned, nothing happened but a small click. Janice opened the hood, and fixed the loose wire she found there. Her repairs made, she was able to make her trip successfully.
Drew was excited about the upcoming hunting season. He got all his hunting equipment out of storage. He cleaned his guns and bows. Drew went off hiking in the woods. He shot his first deer of the season!
Brad build a bomb shelter when the war broke out. The war was never serious and eventually the tension ceased. Brad felt like he wasted his time on the shelter. The next week scientists said a meteor was headed to earth. Brad felt like luck was on his side.
It was almost Thanksgiving. Shelly bought all the ingredients to make a feast from scratch. She asked her three best friends for help cooking it all. When they were done, they had more than enough. The four shared the extra food with the local homeless shelter.
Phil was making a costume. He wanted to dress as a superhero for a party. He worked hard on tiny stitches and intricate patterns. His superhero suit was coming along nicely. It would be a big hit with all his friends.
Steven never liked working in the yard. He enjoyed the winter months when the grass stopped growing. But spring was here again. He decided to get a jump on the unpleasant task. He woke up early and mowed the lawn before it got hot outside.
I thought Merdis Jenkins was the best cook in town. I asked her to teach me how to cook. Merdis agreed but my food did not taste like hers. I discovered Merdis Jenkins had been lying to me about her recipes. Now I am the best cook in town because I create my own recipes.
Kelly and Brian were excited to adopt new children from India. The got their stuff together and went aboard the plane. When they got there they immediately saw their kids. The babies were crying but that was normal. Kelly and Brian were thrilled to be parents.
Ken won a million dollars in the lottery. He was so happy! He paid off all his debts. Then he bought a nice home and a new car. Ken knew he could relax now for the rest of his life.
Tom was bragging about his summer vacation to his friends. He talked about how he spent an adventurous month in Brazil. However, Tom didn't actually go to Brazil. He just wanted to impress his friends. Embarrassingly, Tom couldn't name any Brazilian cities when asked.
Larry has had a sore throat for weeks. He knows he has to do something about it. Larry drinks a pot of herbal tea. Soon after drinking the tea, his sore throat subsides. Larry is happy he has done something about his sore throat.
The store was running a special. It gave customers $5 off of any shoe purchase. The mom decided now was a good time to buy shoes for the family. They all got new sandals and tennis shoes. The mom was happy to have saved some money.
One day Angel got a letter in the mail. It said she had been selected to appear on a gameshow. Angel was nervous so she studied hard to pass all of the questions. She flew to the studio and took her place on stage. Angel did well on the game show thanks to studying the night before.
We all knew something big was about to happen at work. There were lots of whispers and speculation about what. The President of the company called a big meeting. He announced we were buying an online gaming app company! Everyone was excited about the new company and opportunities.