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I put some thumbtacks outside my buddy's door in the dorm. I knocked on the door. He swung the door open, stepping right on the thumbtacks. He screamed in pain. I realized at that point this prank was just going too far.
My nephew had a bad back one day. His mom had some prescription painkillers She lived on the tenth floor of a high rise. She dropped the pills out the window but they fell onto the ground. My nephew was angry as the pills were pulverized.
We had a physical fitness test where we had to run 5 km. I felt exhausted after I was only half done. My friend, who was a good runner, had already finished her run. She ran back to me to encourage me. With her encouragement, I finally finished my run.
Now that Samantha had won Miss USA, her confidence was high. She traveled all over, and held her reign. But of course, she wanted to hit the all time high. So, she entered the Miss World pageant. She danced, walked in bikinis/gowns and won Miss World!
Ray was walking through his college campus. And he saw a man put a water bottle in a trash can. Ray became infuriated as it wasn't put into a recycling bin. So he took out the water bottle from the trash and yelled at the man. He arrogantly put the water bottle in the first recycling bin he saw.
On the first Saturday of every month I play cards with my friends. We meet at my house with our favorite food. I make drinks for everyone. We sit at the table and play our favorite card game, Rummy. Whoever wins the most games wins a small prize.
Tina decided to go and buy some sausage. She liked sausage but couldn't eat pork. She therefore decided to buy chicken sausage. To her delight it tasted good. She was bound to buy more of them.
My grandma had a special talent. When she got mad at me one day, she threw her shoe at me. It hit me right on top of the head. It bounced and went all the way back to her. She reached out her hands and caught.
Ben loved to shoot arrows. He went outside to shoot at a target. He missed the target. He hit a tree nearby. The arrow couldn't be pulled out.
Jen searched for her drinking cup in the house. It was tough for her to find it since most of the cups looked the same. She picked up one of them and started to drink from it. Unfortunately, she started to choke since there were nails in the cup. I had to help her cough it out by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
They burned a brilliant shade of grey. No cloud was present in the sky. Flecks of ash rained down all around like snow. In the distance, a deep crimson glow gave tell to an active volcano. The news ran stories on it for many weeks.
Eric was playing catch with his dog. Eric threw a tennis ball. The ball went too far and landed in a pond. His dog jumped into the pond. Eric had to wait until his dog was dry before they could go home.
Jenny really wanted to be friends with the popular kids. She started not talking to her friends to be cool. Her friends were mad that she was ignoring them. Finally Jenny realized what she was doing. She felt badly.
The red fleck on Ruth's wrist moved, and she shrieked. Looking closely, she determined it was merely a ladybug. Then, it bit her. She shrieked again, and ran to her mom, crying. The now forgotten ladybug contently landed on a blade of grass.
James came over to the United States to host a talk show. Many people thought he was a poor choice. He quickly found an audience among millennials. His popularity increased as his segments went viral. It looks like he is going to be around for quite some time.
Tom took Sandy to the fourth of July fair. They ate hot dogs, french fries and a lot of cotton candy. Then they went on some thrilling fairway rides. After going on all the rides, Tom won a big Teddy bear for Sandy. Holding hands and watching fireworks before leaving was the best part!
Ben was having fun at the lake. He fished and skipped rocks. Tom came and said Ben had to leave. Ben started crying. Tom realized he was being mean and let Ben stay.
Cassie was getting married soon but could hardly afford much. She heard that some companies offered small wedding loans. Since she had good credit she decided to apply. Luckily she qualified and for a big loan too. She ended up having her dream wedding.
Bobby had an English test at school the next day. He was not prepared for it, so he hoped for a snow day. At bedtime, skies were cold but clear. He prayed for snow, then shut his eyes and drifted off. When he woke, there was a swirling blizzard outside - and no school!
Timmy always watched a tv show called Circle One. It was about math and showed many funny skits. Since he was doing bad in math class, he hoped the show would help. By the time his course ended his teacher was very impressed. He was at the top of his class because of the show.
Bob and his kids love football. Their favorite team is losing Bob and his kids are sad to see their team losing. Their team wins the game in the end. Bob and his kids share a hug to celebrate the win.
I had some very delicious tea. I brewed it with eager anticipation. When it was done, I threw away the tea bag and took a big sip. The tea was way too hot! I burned my mouth.
Venita used to love her job. She felt very fulfilled. One day, a new manager took over. Everything became very overwhelming. She quit without notice.
I ran my first half-marathon this fall. I spent many months training for the race. I hurt my back, and thought I couldn't run. My doctor gave me exercises to get stronger. On the day of the race, I finished with a personal best!
Lily just learned how to drive. She needed a license. She went and got one. It felt so freeing. She couldn't believe she finally had one.
Tiffany wasn't feeling well. She had laid in bed all day. Finally hunger pains made her venture downstairs for food. She poured herself some cereal and then walked over to the fridge. She nearly cried as she realized she had no milk left.
Andy wanted to play a board game with his daughter. After searching, Andy found the board game Candyland. Andy was excited to be playing Candyland with his daughter. In addition, Andy got to spend quality time with her as well. Andy could not wait to play Candyland with his daughter.
Kyle walked in his house and smelled something terrible. He looked everywhere for the source of the smell. He could not figure out where it was coming from. He finally looked in his gym bag. It was his socks.
Benny served the volleyball. His friend caught it. When he tried to serve it, Benny blocked the shot. However, the ball landed in the out zone. His friend scored a point.
Amy was very nearsighted but scared to wear glasses. She thought the other teens would tease her. Then she overheard a cute boy saying how nice glasses looked! She decided to try wearing glasses. The next day at school, she received dozens of compliments!
Eric and Sheila were having a blast. It was summer break and they loved playing outside. Their favorite game was hide and seek. They were both very good at it. They spent almost every afternoon that summer playing.
Anna's local mall had a very tiny parking lot. Everyone petitioned the town board to make it larger. Finally, they agreed to pay half the money, if the mall paid the rest. Both parties agreed, and soon the parking lot was enlarged. Anna was happy that it was so much easier to park now!
Ethan jumped on his bike, heading for Gamestop. The change jingled in his pocket as he neared the end of the block. He raced over the hill and parking lot to the store entrance. The bell jangled on the door as he entered. The clerk gave him a familiar smile and ushered him in.
Jason tried out for the basketball team. He barely made the first round of cuts. The coach told him to practice passing if he wanted to make the cut. Jason practiced very hard at home. When the final round of cuts occurred, Jason made the team.
Louis leaned over to look out the window. He totally forgot there was a cactus plant. It brushed up against his face. Some of the needles went into his skin. His mom spent nearly an hour pulling them out.
Tom stayed up late. He had to go to work early in the morning. He had a hard time getting up. Tom decided to take a cold shower. It woke him up in the worst way possible.
Amy was at lunch when her friend Erin came over. Amy didn't really want to talk to her. Erin and Sara had been talking about her behind her back. Erin threw Sara under the bus placing all the blame on her. Amy wasn't sure if she believed her but she intended to find out.
Kate and Tim were dating. Kate had to move far away. They tried to keep their relationship going. Unfortunately there were too many obstacles. They both ended it on ok terms.
Angie hated to clean so her house was always out of order. She was tired of living this way and wanted to change her ways. One night she couldn't sleep and got out of bed and started cleaning. It was midnight and to her surprise she enjoyed cleaning at that hour. Now Angie cleans her home every night at midnight and enjoys it a lot.
George was a mean boy. He always bullied people at school. One day he pushed another boy down. He was suspended for two days. George decided to be a nicer person.
Tony wanted to cleanse his body. He always ate a lot of junk food. He was gaining a lot of weight. He cut out the junk food and drank nothing but water. After a week, his body was cleansed.
I decided to have a wall in my home dedicated to art. I drew many drawings on the wall. My friends drew on the wall too. I was so happy that I showed it to my landlord. My landlord was furious and fined me 500 dollars.
Jan joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in Hungary. While there, she taught English to high school students. Upon returning home, Jan became a high school English teacher. This past spring, she retired after 30 years on the job. Jan has joined the Peace Corps again and is heading back to Hungary.
Jason had always wanted to visit Mexico. At first he was afraid to go there. Eventually Jason decided he needed to try new things. He boarded the plane to Mexico. Once in Mexico, Jason was very happy.
Alex wanted a Nintendo system like his friend Rob. His mother refused to buy him a game system. When Alex spoke to his Grandmother he asked her for one. When it arrived Alex's mom was furious. His dad made the final decision to allow him to keep the Nintendo.
Yesterday I went to the salon. I needed to get my nails done. The nail artist painted them purple. They looked great. I couldn't wait to show my friends.
Anita was a chef in a kitchen. She made a delicious dish for a customer. The server mistakenly brought the dish to another diner. Anita realized what the server did. Anita quickly began working on a replacement dish.
Susan was thinking about her husband's birthday gift. She wanted to do something really unique and special. Suddenly she was inspired by one of their favorite inside jokes. She decided to make him a shirt referencing that joke. He loved the shirt and wore it often.
Joe was twelve when he decided to run away from home. He told his parents he was angry with them and would be leaving. Joe went to bed that night thinking this would make them feel sorry. When he awoke the next morning, Joe found his bags packed by the door. His mom attached a note saying she'd see him when he gets back.
Dwayne is chosen to be lead actor in a movie. Dwayne arrives on set. Dwayne films the movie for 3 months. Dwayne helps edit the movie. Dwayne goes home having finished the movie.
Queen Desiree was a single widowed queen suffering from sadness. She ruled an empire and was loved by her people but not a king. She had lost her husband to an assassination two decades earlier. She started to lose her mind and with that her capability to rule. She became desperate and hung herself in a last attempt for affection.
In an elementary classroom, the teacher wanted to know name origins. Each of the children went home to ask about his or her name. Sandy was named by parents who loved the beach. Jewel's mother loved her diamonds. They all had a story about their names.
When we go to Disney we always watch the Electrical Parade. It is the parade at night that is all lit up and has floats. The kids love seeing all the characters. But we just found out they are canceling the parade. So next time we won't be able to see our favorite thing.
We live in the country, a long way from town. All trips to town are usually well planned to save time and gas. Last week, on the spur of the moment, we went for ice cream. We were all excited about our impromptu adventure. The ice cream store was closed and it was a wasted trip.
Elliot is at school. He is eating lunch. Bullies come up and take his lunch. Elliot gets sad. Elliot starts to cry and runs home.
Danielle had been feeling down. She decided to write what was bothering her in a journal. She started to feel better. However, her sister found the journal and read it. Her sister made fun of her for what she wrote.
Sam was standing on a bridge over a stream. He picked up a rock and threw it in. The rock made a small splash. Sam looked for a bigger rock to throw in. He found a very large rock but he was too weak to lift it.
Dori's birthday was coming up. She never had a birthday party. Dori always wanted to have a big birthday celebration. On her birthday her friends planned a huge surprise party for her. Dori was so happy and had so much fun on her birthday.
Sally wanted to have a picnic with her friend this weekend. They settled down next to a big, shady tree. Little did they know, there was a beehive right above them! Luckily, they didn't disturb the bee's hive. They were able to have a nice picnic in peace.
John went to college to able to find a good job. John maintained a strong gpa. John finally graduated with his degree. He went to a job fair. John finally a good job that had a good salary.
Andrew began to write a book. He wrote for months and finally finished it. Andrew sent it too many publishers. One publisher got his book. His book became a New York best seller.
As a child I often went too my grandma's house. It was always such a pleasant experience. She would let me help bake fresh cookies. We would then sit and she would tell me stories while we enjoyed them. Her home is now a place I take my children.
John Crunk wanted to be the world's first Eskimo rapper. Plenty of people at the village were dubious at his capability. Crunk raised middle fingers to the haters and started penning rhymes. He was picked up by Top Dawg Entertainment and recorded an album. It won a Grammy for incorporating hip hop and Eskimo culture.
James played hooky from school. He convinced his mom he was sick. He placed the thermometer near a lamp. He stayed home and watched tv all day. She never suspected anything.
Teddy was driving when he came across a woman on the side of the road. He pulled over and asked if she needed help. Her car had broken down a mile down the road and she needed help. Teddy called his dad who has a tow truck and gave the woman a ride. Teddy felt good about being able to help someone else out.
Bob loves fishing more than anything in the world. He grabbed his fishing pole and tackle box from the garage. Bob loaded his gear into his truck. He drove to his favorite creek and unpacked his things. Bob cast his line and was very happy.
Sara was pitcher of the softball team. One afternoon she was practicing and threw the ball. Suddenly she felt her arm pop. She then felt a lot of pain. Sara called her coach and noticed she dislocated her shoulder.
Martha was getting ready to move. She needed to get some boxes. She had a few but not enough. Luckily, she found some for sale online. She ordered the boxes and got them in time to move.
I was taking a lot of classes in school. Everyday I carried five heavy textbooks. It was hard for me to walk. Suddenly, I had a plan. I decided to switch to using online textbooks only.
My 19 year old niece was heartbroken last month. Her boyfriend broke up with her. They were together for 18 months. She was shocked and surprised. She feels a little better, but is still very sad.
Linda went to a karaoke party. She had vowed not to sing anything. But then she heard the other attendees singing. None were great, but nobody mocked anyone else! Finally Linda found the courage to sing her own song!
Bob tried to get a mortgage through his credit union. The loan officer looked at his tax returns and laughed at him. Bob had been very aggressive with his deductions. The loan officer denied him the loan, when he stopped laughing. Bob had to take out a personal loan instead to buy a house.
Sometimes, the strangest things can become big hits. I tried making new flavors of ice cream. Eager to experiment, I raided my cupboards for ingredients. I mixed a can of olives with an avocado in the ice cream. Strangely enough, that became very popular.
Joan was cooking rice for her dinner. As she was cooking she got distracted. All of a sudden she smelled something. She ran in the kitchen and saw the pot smoking. Her rice had run out of water and was burning.
Tim loved a particular action movie. He was very excited for the sequel. He bought tickets early and invited all his friends. The movie was horribly disappointing. Tim stopped watching the series entirely.
Adam was riding his bike through the park. He was going really fast when he hit a rock. The rock popped his tire. He stopped the bike and got off. He had to push the bike all the way home.
Tom was a fast man. He ran everywhere, including to the store. He ran down the aisle to get a drink. He turned quickly and started to run. He tripped and spilled the drink everywhere.
The chefs were frying rice in front of the persons. They used the front grill and two spoons to flip the rice. However, the grill sparked and flames landed on the ground. The ground also started to catch on fire. Everyone evacuated the place before it burned.
Sydney is a young tennis player. She is playing in a big tournament. She wins the first round. She wins the second and third. The final round Sydney gives it her all and wins.
I loved spending time with my family last night. We all played card games. We also watched the big sports game on TV. We were all rooting for opposite teams though. We got into a big argument about who was the better team.
Joe wanted to be very smart. He decided to make doing crosswords his hobby. He felt smarter after doing them. He lived a great life. Joe partially credited his success to doing crosswords daily.
Brad was so much in love with his girlfriend. Brad had dated her for years. One day Brad was coming over to her house. He knocked on the door with flowers. She answered the door and tells him it's over.
Bud went to a foreclosure auction. He was hoping to buy his first home. The auction was fast-paced and he was nervous. But he managed to place one winning bid. Bud was now a homeowner!
Sue loved to dance. She danced at her home throughout the rooms. One day she came to the kitchen spinning on one leg. She slipped on the newly cleaned floor. She twisted her ankle and bruised her leg.
Meg hated her looks and thought she was ugly. She was the only girl in ninth grade without a boyfriend. She sober hours berating herself for looking terrible. Then a cute young guy asked her for a date! Right then and there, Meg knew she was good enough after all.
Sci-fi was always telling company to buy their own server. The president decides to list to Sci-fi and by a server. Sci-fi was given the task to get it up and running. After 2 months the there was no progress with the server. The president was fed up and fired Sci-fi.
Lilly loved Christmas time. She always got to help her mother with baking and decorations. But this Christmas would be much different from last year. Her adopted baby sister would be arriving on Christmas Day. Lilly baby sister Joy arrived then everyone sang her Christmas carols.
The first guy that ever proposed marriage to me, was Arnold. He was very handsome, smart, athletic, worldly, and a lot of fun. We lived together in a condo in Dallas before he took a job in NYC. I was driving home from work when I received an email from a girl. She had been dating Arnold for 3 months, so we both broke up with him!
Fred registered to vote in his new state. He put the political party he despised most as the one he belonged to. Fred had become very very bitter about politics. He voted for the candidate he thought was the worst at election time. As the United States plummeted into chaos, Fred moved to Canada.
My kids and I went on a hike up a tall mountain. One daughter got sick halfway up. I decided to bring my daughter back down the mountain. We slowly made our way down to the car. We waited in the car for awhile until the rest of the kids returned.
Tina had a bad zit on her face with two days until picture day. She went home everyday, and focussed on healing the zit. The night before picture day, Tina slept with acne cream on her face. When she woke up and cleaned off the cream, she was all clear. Tina went to school and proudly took her picture.
Abby was in a very upbeat mood because of her math grade. Abby told her friend Barry about her good grade in math. However, instead of being happy, Barry was being negative. Barry, even went as far to insinuate that Abby cheated on her test. Abby was mad that Barry was being a Debby Downer about her grade.
Sara was invited to lunch with her co-workers. Sara was a new employee and didn't know any of her co-workers well. Sara was a very shy person. Sara decided that she didn't want to go to lunch with her co-workers. Sara stayed at the office and ate lunch by herself.
Sal was having a yard sale. He was selling a lot of his daughter's old toys. His daughter saw her favorite old doll in a box of things for sale. Sal's daughter began to cry. Sal gave the doll back to his daughter.
Megan felt very sick one morning. She called her doctor and made an appointment. The doctor ran a series a of tests. When the results were in, the doctor smiled. He told Megan that she was pregnant.
Ed whistled a popular tune as he worked at his desk job. After a while one of his co-workers joined in. The two of them whistled so loud that the whole office heard. Ed and his co-worker were cheered when the song ended. Ed told his co-worker that next week they should perform again!
Miranda straightened her hair everyday. As a result she noticed her hair was damaged. Miranda was horrified. She decided to cut her hair. Thankfully it looked healthier after that.
My sister-in-law has a cat named Oliver. Oliver is a very ornery cat. He doesn't like anyone when he first meets them. After a while he warms up to most people. He is a nice cat when you get to know him.
Nina's mom had just had a new baby. Nina was anxious to meet her little brother. Soon, her dad brought her to the hospital. Nina sat down a chair. Her dad put the baby into Nina's arms, and she hugged him.
Ave wasn't a fan of heavy metal music. Her boyfriend convinced her to go to a concert with him. Ave decided to be a good sport and accompany him. She really tried to like the music. Ave wasn't able to start liking her boyfriend's preferred music genre.