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Allie was suffering from very dry hair. She didn't know what to do. Her friend suggested she use an egg mask. Allie tried it. To her surprise it really worked for her.
Jen felt cold at her house. She put on a sweater and turned up the heat. Soon the house was at 85 degrees. Jen got so warm she opened a window. The cool air from outside balanced out the heat.
Madeline decided to take a nice walk in the park. On this walk she was caught off guard. Madeline saw a white rabbit in the park. The rabbit seemed like it wanted a home. Madeline took the rabbit home.
Jill was playing soccer. She fell and her tooth popped out. Her mother told her to put the tooth under her pillow. Jill did as her mother instructed. The next day Jill found five dollars under her pillow.
Dylan was playing for his high school's basketball team. His team was down by 1 point with 5 seconds left. Dylan, the point guard, dribbled it up the court. At the top of the key he did a crossover and drove to the rim. The lane was clear and he shot a layup, winning the game.
I played Monopoly with my kids last night. I am very competitive, so I didn't go easy on them. It didn't take long for me to beat them all. I bought up all the properties I could and put hotels on them. In the end, I bankrupted everyone.
Ollie the lab was adopted by wonderful puppy parents when he was 2. They loved him and spoiled him and fed him countless goodies everyday. One day when Ollie's parents left, they never came home. Ollie was devastated and thought he would never feel happy again. However, his parents finally returned and they never left him again.
Charles was used to being the young handsome guy. But when his beard turned mostly gray, he couldn't handle it. He looked in the mirror this morning and was ashamed of his face. He retrieved a pair of tweezers and plucked out gray hairs. He had to pluck so many gray hairs that he was late for work.
Tim got a new dog. He didn't realize how dumb it was. It never learned any new tricks. It tore up his apartment. Tim still loved it, though.
Karyn took Samantha shopping for school clothes. Samantha tried on 20 pairs of jeans. The two she liked were too long. Karyn hemmed the pants at home. Now the pants fit perfectly.
2010 was the last year we had a real Christmas tree. Our normal source for trees had gone out of business. We went to a nursery on a rainy day. My wife took a long time selecting a tree. I had a stroke in 2011 and we have not had a real tree since.
Brian was having frequent backaches. He was visiting his doctor often. His doctor suggested that he buy a new mattress. Brian took his advice and purchased a sleep number mattress. He hasn't had a backache since his new purchase.
Lily had been hoping to have a nice Christmas. Unfortunately, she was having a lot of money issues. She wasn't able to afford any gifts that year. On Christmas, she was very bummed out about no presents. Luckily, she found lots of things to do that were just as fun.
Adam wanted to own a Jeep. He saved a few hundred dollars. Then he went to the dealership. They took his cash and let him trade in his current car. Adam got to drive away in a Jeep!
Larry is playing in a basketball game. His team is losing by 3 points. Larry makes a two pointer. Larry makes a three pointer. Larry won the game with his clutch playing.
Kristin wants her daughter Zoey to take a nap. Zoey does not like to take naps. Kristin reads her a story and tucks her into bed. Zoey falls right asleep. Kristin is happy when Zoey sleeps for three hours!
Nancy was boiling milk when her phone rang. It was her friend Jessica and she was excited. They talked for two minutes non stop about their day. When suddenly a boiling noise made Nancy look at the stove. The milk was spilling everywhere ruining everything.
Lulu went shopping for a new dress. She went and tried it on. Unfortunately she ripped the dress. She was so embarrassed. She paid for it anyway.
The family always went to church together. One week, they sat in the back pew. When the service was almost over, they snuck out. It was easy to get out of the parking lot quickly that way. They decided to sit there every week after that.
Naomi liked to water ski during the summer. One summer there was a severe drought. The water level of the lake dropped precipitously. The water was so low that it was not safe for ski boats. Naomi was unable to water ski until the next summer.
Tina had a daughter that was out of control. Any thing Tina told her to do, she did the opposite. Tina married a stern man, named Jim. Tina's daughter listened to Jim. Tina was very happy.
Casey tried and tried to get the horse to come to her. No matter how hard she tried, he always stayed just out of reach. She began leaving little piles of cut up apples in the pasture. Every day, she would leave little piles while the horse watched. One day, she felt a nudge as she was leaving apples--it was the horse!
Rachel liked to use coupons to save money when she shopped. At the grocery store she discovered that she had lost her coupon book. She ended up spending more for groceries than she anticipated. This ruined her weekly budget, and she had to make adjustments. She decided to wait to buy the new shoes she needed.
Greg cracked his knuckles. That sound gave his wife the creeps. The wife asked him to stop. The man cracked his knuckles more. The wife felt physically ill.
The discount airline cost a third of what the others charged. The luggage requirement meant Dan had to pack light. Seats were assigned by the computer and Dan had to sit in the middle. The flight left on time and arrived early. The cheap flight ended up being worth the discomfort of middle seats.
Steven went to the sauna with friends, but it was so hot! He wasn't sure if he liked it or not. Eventually he started feeling better and better while in it! He really started liking it and wanted to go back again. After the sauna was done he decided on going again tomorrow!
Sasha had a crush on a boy in her class. She wanted to ask him out. She was too nervous so her friend did for her. The boy said yes. The two went on a date to the movies.
There was three feet of snow on the ground when they went outside. They walked around in the snow that went to their hips. The trees were bent over under the weight of the snow. They started throwing snowballs at the trees to loosen the snow. With all the snow off the trees stood up straight again.
The girl was desperate to fit in. She hanged out with a bad crowd. They all went out to the mall one day. They persuaded her to help them steal. But, when they all got caught they blamed it on her.
Nia was getting ready to be a big sister again. He parents decided to keep the gender of the baby a surprise. Nia really wanted a baby sister. Delivery day came and Nia was very nervous. She became so relieved when the nurse announced the baby was a girl.
Andy loved long car rides. He asked his parents if he could learn to drive. When he was of age, his parents agreed. Andy put the car in gear and took off on his first trip. He learned to drive very quickly!
There was a massive comet passing over the sky. Eric went onto his so he could watch it. It was the most beautiful thing Eric had ever seen. When it was over he headed back down to his house. The door was locked and Eric forgot the key, but it was worth it.
I've been getting a weird rash for a few days now. I thought I was allergic to the soap I've been using. So I bought a new kind of soap, but the rash didn't go away. This morning in the shower I noticed something on my loofah. It had a huge spider's nest inside of it.
Jake loved to fish but usually just at lakes. He got invited by his neighbor to go deep sea fishing. Jake leaped at the chance and got his gear ready. He was very excited when they got the fishing spot. Jake wound up catching a big tuna that day and was very happy.
One day Lidia found herself sneezing more often than usual. She realized it was because her fan had become rather dusty. She took the fan apart to clean it out, sneezing as she did. She sneezed so hard that one of the screws rolled away and was lost. Lidia bought a new fan, and hasn't sneezed since.
Ken loves the outdoors and wanted to go hiking. Ken put on his boots and drove to a state park. Ken parked his car and walked up to the top of the mountain. He took off his backpack and drank water at the peak. Ken was happy he made it to the top and then went home.
Jared was having a tough day. He had to move all of the construction equipment today. It wasn't a problem, but his truck got stuck in the mud near his home. He asked his friend if he could tow him out before it sunk in deeper. Shortly, his friend arrived and they both managed to free his truck.
Jordan was all dressed up to go out and party. She had been loaned a very heavy necklace. She was excited about jewelry but it did hurt a bit. Throughout the party her shoulders started to hurt. Finally she abandoned the necklace in favor of comfort.
Mike is a homeless man. Man is looking through the trash. He sees a bag and opens it. The bag has over 100 thousand dollars in it. Mike takes the money and buys a place to live.
Tom had a big party. There were tons of aluminum cans left over. Tom picked them all up. He took them to be recycled. Tom made a decent amount of money.
Janice got a new roof put on her house and went out to look at it. She stepped on a piece of metal carelessly left behind by the roofer. Janice suffered a deep laceration to her foot and went to a hospital. The roofer refused to pay her medical bills and denied responsibility. Janice obtained a lawyer, suing the roofer for negligent injury.
Jane was washing her grandkids hands with the water hose. Afterwards she tried to turn the hose off. But water continued to drizzle from the spigot. Jane used both hands and turned with all her might. Jane was sure she had finally turned the water off.
Marcus set a glass of water near his computer. He wasn't watching what he was doing. The glass spilled on his keyboard. The keyboard shorted out. Marcus has to buy a new keyboard.
Kevin refused to upgrade to a smartphone. He said that his flip phone from 2005 worked just fine. One day, he broke his phone by dropping it in the toilet. He and his friends held a funeral for the old, reliable phone. Kevin had no choice to upgrade to a smartphone.
Darius had never participated in Halloween. His father was a dentist and forbade him. Darius decided to sneak out of his house on Halloween. He dressed up as a pirate and scaled down his bedroom window. His father caught him and grounded him for two weeks.
Laundry day is Stevie's least favorite day. It takes so long. Then she has to put everything away. She wished clothes always stayed clean. She sighed as she started the first load of laundry.
Greg saw a customized car on his way to work. So he thought making some changes to his own car wouldn't hurt. He first got it repainted. But he continued to make changes more and more frequently. Greg eventually wasted all of his money on his car.
Jacob loved being around nature. He seemed to never have time for it because of his job. One day, he found the perfect job for him and his passions. He put his resume together and applied for a park ranger position. Now he can quit his old job and become a better park ranger.
Tom drove an old car. His brakes had been squeaking for a while. He couldn't afford to get them fixed. One day they stopped working on him. Tom was forced to finally get them replaced.
I was browsing the internet when a pop-up screen appeared. It said I had a virus on my computer and gave me a number to call. Worried that I had a virus, I immediately called the number. The person who answered demanded $100 to solve my problem. He got rid of the virus after I paid with my credit card.
Bailey was from a little town in the south. When he graduated from college he moved way up north. He woke one morning to a thick blanket of snow covering his driveway. Stepping out onto it he quickly learned there was ice underneath! Bailey fell on his bottom because it was so slick.
Allie worked at a clothing store part time. She came in wearing the slightest bit of makeup. The manager came and pulled her aside. Allie realized that she got in trouble. The manager said if she wore it again she would be fired.
John forgot about a book report he had to write. He didn't have enough time to do it properly. He went on wikipedia and skimmed an article. He then just put it into his own words. It was good enough to get him a B+.
All the students were curious about the new school. The old building had been demolished over summer. The school district would be opening the new school this year. The first day of school came and all the students saw the new building. It was a beautiful place and they all agreed better than the old one.
Jen was outside playing with her friends. They were running near some bushes. A spider got into Jen's shirt. Jen was terrified. She ran into the restroom and ripped off her shirt.
Derek has had it with dean. Derek was mad at dean for being mean. Derek asked dean to fight him. They fought and Derek won. Dean did not talk to him again.
Lucy wanted cake. Her grandmother insisted she wait until after dinner. It was only noon. Lucy crept into the kitchen and cut a slice of cake. She hid in the pantry eating cake and licking frosting off her hands.
Our granddaughter Anna turned two this April. Her mom threw a birthday party for her. Many relatives came and brought gifts. When the cake came she was afraid of the candles and cried. She got better after opening the gifts and eating cake.
Rachel went to go visit her family for Thanksgiving. She drove 5 hours to get there. After a fun holiday, she left that Friday. There was traffic everywhere, and it took her 10 hours to get home. Rachel decided she was going to fly home next Thanksgiving.
I was sick of being afraid of my father. I decided I would not let him hurt me anymore. When he ordered me around, I told him no. I ignored him when he screamed at me. When he hit me, I fought back until he stopped.
Hector was stuck in heavy traffic after work. With nothing to do, he listened to music for an hour. When he could finally move his car, an accident happened. He had to listened to another hour of music. When he arrived home, he ate in silence.
Dan bought his dog a new type of dog food. When he brought it home his dog ran up wagging its tail. It sniffed and nuzzled the bag curiously. Dan poured out a bowl of it for his dog. It took a few bites and walked away, disinterested.
Patty is surprised that it is becoming so cold this fall. She decides that she needs something warmer to wear. When walking downtown one day she sees a wool vest in a shop window. She buys the wool vest after trying it on. Patty feels ready to face the cold weather now.
Bill needed his GED. He went to classes to prepare him. Then he took the practice test. He passed, so he took the real thing. Bill passed and was awarded his GED!
The nation was tense. Their president had just declared war. The soldiers prepared for battle. It was the first war they'd been in in decades. The president asked for the nation's support.
Larry recently took a flight to Florida. Larry was excited because he was going to visit Disney World. Larry was most excited to see the Star Wars exhibit. Once Larry reached, he went straight to the exhibit. Larry has the most fun being at the Star Wars exhibit.
I worry about my daughter. I went to visit her. She was rocking her daughter the way her great grandma did to me. It touched my heart and I cried. I realized how much I loved her.
Joseph has just recently signed a deal with a new record label. He is a musician and a songwriter who hopes to write a best new hit. On his way to a local coffee shop to brainstorm, he lost his wallet. Joseph was frustrated until a woman contacted him and returned it. Suddenly, he realized he had a idea for his new song about kindness.
The project I was working on was fun. It made me think and come up with ideas. I really enjoyed the challenge of it. But now it has come to an end. I surely will miss this project.
Anna had lost her favorite bracelet. Sadly she searched for it. Finally she found it under her bed. Lifting it to her face, she examined it. She saw that the clasp had broken.
Chrissy used to hate cleaning day, but that changed on Saturday. She started the day washing dishes and dusting. Then, she began to clean out old boxes in her attic. When she opened a box of books, a $100 bill fell out! Now, she is looking forward to cleaning more on next Saturday.
Ellen received a beautiful, helium-filled balloon for her birthday. While getting in the car, it accidentally slipped out of her hands. It flew up, up, up into the sky. Ellen watched it glide amongst the clouds. Ellen decided not to cry and enjoyed watching it till it disappeared.
Jeremy was on the train. He went to the bathroom. Suddenly he was locked in. People started recording it. The train conductor got him out.
Ethan loved to cook. He was in charge of making most of his family's meals. He decided to attend culinary school after high school. Ethan graduated at the top of his class. He is now the chef at a popular restaurant in the city.
Laura wanted me to get her chicken nuggets. I wasn't sure what sauce she wanted but I know what she likes. I ordered the food but I wasn't completely sure what sauce still. I ended up getting her honey mustard. When I got home she told me that's what she wanted!
Benny was laying outside. A mosquito flew behind him and bit him. He started to itch his arm but was fine that day. He felt sick the next day. The doctor diagnosed him with a mild illness.
May hoped it wouldn't rain for her birthday party. The party was outdoors and rain would spoil it! But the night before her party, storm clouds threatened. She went to bed unhappy and not hopeful. Then, the next morning, she woke to clear blue skies!
Chris was always the last one to be picked in gym class. He didn't mind as he didn't like sports. But it turned out that he was really good at dunking balls. He got picked first choice on the basketball team. Chris cursed his ability as he really hated basketball.
Lucy and her grandpa were going to buy fireworks. Lucy chose the fireworks she wanted. Her grandfather wouldn't let her get them because they were dangerous. Lucy was upset he vetoed all her choices. In the end he allowed her sparklers, and snappers.
I went to the gas station to get gas for my car. I saw a fire as soon as i pulled up. It was coming out of the gas station. I ran inside to save anyone in there. The fire was getting worse, but I saved an old lady who passed out.
Timothy entered a gas station in Los Angeles. The korean clerk kept looking at him because he was black. Timothy confronted him and said what is his problem. The korean smiled and said that Timothy went to school with his son. Timothy felt guilty for judging koreans for being racist.
John started a new job at a bank. The bank was having a company outing at the park. John was nervous because he didn't know anyone. He went to the outing and met a number of nice people. John had a great time at the outing.
Josie loved to bake. She decided to make a pie for her family. She was going to make a pecan pie. She worked for many hours in the kitchen. Her family loved the pie and Josie was happy.
Kay was watching a movie on TV on summer break. The pretty lady in the movie was driving a shiny new red convertible. Kay liked the car very much. She told her mother they should get a convertible. Her mother laughed because they couldn't afford to buy one.
Tony was on vacation with his family. On the plane he read his favorite fantasy novel. Later at the hotel he wanted to read some more. This time he couldn't find it and he searched everywhere. He soon realized he'd left his book on the plane.
Rosa worked at a hotel. She was cleaning up a room. The occupant had departed from the hotel. Rosa noticed that the television screen was cracked. Rosa reported the damage to the front office who charged the customer.
Tim wanted to have a Halloween party. He waited until the last minute to set it up. Most of his friends already had plans. Tim's party was a big bust. He ended it early and cried himself to sleep.
Jerry had a basketball game at school. He was going to play with his team against the competition. Jerry felt a bit ill the day before the game. Jerry went to the doctor and was told he had the flu. He decided not to play in the game.
I have played violin for three years. I love to play my violin. Last year I joined an orchestra. I got to play a solo for our concert at the end of the year! My parents were very proud of me.
Allie was walking her dog yesterday. They were walking in the park. All the sudden a cute man walks by. Allie was intrigued. So she got the courage and asked for his number of which he gave.
Janet the ice sculpture was commissioned to do a job for a party. She was a fraud that just poured water in a special mold. No one at the party suspected her treachery when she arrived. Once she was paid, Janet confessed to the whole room. No one really seems to care.
Carl was walking near a pond. He looked down into the water. There he saw a large frog. He reached down to touch the frog's back. It leaped away from him before he could make contact.
Mike was feeding ducks at a pond near his apartment. A hungry squirrel jumped on the park bench next to him. Mike offered food to the squirrel, which promptly bit him. Mike worried because he didn't know if squirrels had rabies. The doctor told him they didn't and he would heal up fine.
Amelia got ready for her first day at school. She was nervous and excited at the same time. She walked all the way to the school with her dad. She made a new friend right away and forgot she was nervous! Amelia had a great time at school and wanted to return tomorrow!
Monica likes to cook. Yesterday she decided to bake a cake. He added chocolate to the doubt. She put it in the oven. Twenty minutes later the cake was ready.
Donna ordered a pizza to be delivered. It had been a while and the pizza hadn't arrived. There was a knock at the door. It was the pizza delivery man. He told Donna that he had gotten lost on the way.
Casey was a great volunteer. They could always count on him to help out wherever he was needed. He helped out in the classroom every Tuesday. He helped the kids learn to read. They all made great progress.
Nancy likes taking her two children to the park. They all go to the park in the afternoon. It's getting late so Nancy is ready to leave. She can't find her youngest boy anywhere, she's panicking. She finds him talking with a nice old man who bought him ice cream.
Erin was bored on a weekend, so he called his friend. He asked his friend if he wanted to go to the park. His friend agreed and they met at the park. They both played basketball together and had fun. Erin went back to school on Monday feeling satisfied with his weekend.
Cindy wanted a new dress. She did not have enough money to buy one. She decided to get a job and save up. She worked a job after school and finally had enough. Cindy was able to buy the dress she wanted.