Prompt: Julia loved cooking.

She was hired by a local restaurant. She worked very hard to create a great menu. All of the people in town loved the food. She became well known as a cook.


Prompt: Gregory had just graduated college.

As a reward for his hard work he was taking a trip to Europe. His first stop was The Netherlands. He fell in love with the culture. Gregory decided he would spend his entire trip there.

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Prompt: Cal was heartbroken when his old dog got very sick.

The vet said the dog had to be put down. Cal cried for days and days. Soon, his parents surprised him with a brand new puppy. Cal cherished his new dog but would never forget his old dog, either.


Prompt: Minnie was hoping to buy her first home.

She learned that she couldn't qualify for even a small home. Then she learned about modular homes. She looked into them and learned that they were affordable for her. Soon, she had her own modular home purchased.


Prompt: Tina lived in a subdivision with an HOA.

She had left a junked car parking in her yard for a week. Several of her neighbors complained to the HOA. Tina got a letter from the HOA. She was in trouble for breaking one of the rules.

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Prompt: Last week I picked my sister up from the Louisville airport.

We had planned a reunion with our cousin and were very excited. On the way to lunch, we traveled through lots of construction. The roads were horrible, but I realized something else was wrong. When I stopped, I realized my tire was completely flat!

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Prompt: Beth packed her kids' lunches.

They usually took a sandwich and some fruit. Her youngest threw a fit and said he didn't want to take it. Instead, she let him get the lunch at school. He was happy to get a change of pace.

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Prompt: The weather was getting colder.

The boy looked in his closet for a warm hat. He finally found one and pulled it on. The hat was furry and warm. The boy was happy to have a hat on when it started snowing.


Prompt: Miranda's favorite doll was her troll.

It had crazy pink hair that she liked to brush. She was playing with it one day when the hair fell out! Miranda was sad that her troll was now bald. It just wasn't as fun without the hair.


Prompt: We did not have that much in common.

I tried to make small talk with her. The seat next to her was empty. We ate at a fancy restaurant. My track team had decided to go out.


Prompt: Renee was walking downtown.

She saw a dollar bill on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. It was her lucky day! Renee decided to spend it on ice cream.


Prompt: Joe was bit by a cat when he was very young.

Since then, he has always been scared of cats. One day at school, a cat came up to him and played with him. Joe had a lot of fun with the cat. Now, Joe is not scared of cats.


Prompt: Mark was very tired.

He hard worked really hard and was relaxing on the couch. He didn't feel like getting up so he called in for a pizza. The delivery guy showed up and Mark payed. The pizza was amazing.


Prompt: When Conner was a child he took judo classes.

He stuck with it until he was an adult and earned his black belt. His state had a judo competition and he participated in it. There were 20 contestants and he had to compete against all of them. Conner beat all 20 people and was crowned the winner at first place.

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Prompt: Tammy woke up one bright morning.

She brushed her teeth and made herself breakfast. She looked at her watch and realized that she missed her bus. Tammy ran out the front door and decided to walk to work. She made it to work with just enough time to spare.

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Prompt: Zach had practiced for weeks.

He was the star of the school musical. He wanted to make a good impression. On opening night, he nailed it. Zach was so proud of himself!


Prompt: Kevin was fishing in the middle of the lake.

He noticed his boat was slowly beginning to fill with water. Kevin returned to the shore. He finished fishing from the shore. Kevin repaired his boat later.


Prompt: Carrie turned four yesterday.

She wanted a pony for her birthday. Carrie was allergic to horses. Her father dressed up as a horse for Carrie birthday. She rode along on her father's back happily during the party.

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Prompt: The family went on a vacation to the beach.

They found a good spot. They had a good time at the beach. They found lots of seashells. They took a lot of pictures at the beach.


Prompt: Loris had always wanted to be famous.

One day he submitted a singing video to an internet talent contest. He was choose to compete in the final round, on TV. Performing on stage was so exciting. He didn't win, but he had a lot of fun.

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Prompt: Henry prepared baked chicken, with rice and mashed potatoes.

He prepared a plate of food for his wife. When she bit into the chicken, she had a disgusted look. When she spit her chicken out, Henry can see the wrong pieces. He immediately apologized.

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Prompt: Our five year old neighbor Freddie was out today.

He had a bandage on his knee and elbow. I asked his mom what happened to him. She said he fell on the ground while playing. I said it was all part of growing up.


Prompt: Travis had trouble saving money.

There was always something he wanted to buy. He knew he needed to save money and put everything in savings. But one day, there was a massive sale at an electronics store. And he spent all of his money on a computer and video games.

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Prompt: Joey's mother took him to the zoo.

Joey loved snakes, and he wanted to visit the reptile house. As Joey walked into the exhibit, his mother waited outside. Joey's mother had an intense fear of snakes. Joey was glad that she let him see the snakes.


Prompt: Whitney was shaking with nervousness.

She was starting her new job today! She walked up the steps, reassuring herself. She introduced herself to her new coworkers. She sat down and got to work!


Prompt: Ben saved up money for a year.

His plan was to take his son to Disney World. On Christmas morning Ben told his son the good news. Ben's son jumped up and down with excitement. Ben was very happy to see his son so excited.

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Prompt: Jane had a movie night at her house one night with her friends.

They watched "Chucky.". They were all scared. That night Jane had a nightmare about the movie. She decided not to watch that one again anytime soon!


Prompt: The couple loved trying new foods.

They went to the new sushi place in town. The food was excellent! They tried things they had never had before. It was a great experience.


Prompt: The guy needed cash.

He took his most valuable possessions to the pawn shop. They gave him a hundred dollars for everything. The guy was disappointed in himself. He swore he would be better with his money in the future.

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Prompt: The school group went on a field trip.

They went to see a play about mice. The kids loved the silly theme. They clapped when it was over. It was a great play!


Prompt: Tina's class had a trip to the museum.

Tina had never been before. She was quite excited. But when she got there she lost her bracelet. Someone nice though helped her find it.


Prompt: Jeff wanted to try a new tv show.

He has always watched comedies and wanted to switch it up. He tried watching a horror show on Netflix. Halfway through the first episode he got too scared. Jeff will just stick to comedies from now on.


Prompt: Vince loved going to the gym.

While he was there one day the owner asked if he would work for him. Vince said yes and went there everyday after school. After awhile he got his certificate and became a personal trainer. Vince now owns his own gym and loves the work he does.

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Prompt: Nina caught a turtle at the pond.

She brought it home to be her pet turtle. But then her brother taught her about turtles. Nina decided to set her turtle free. She didn't want to be a cruel captor!


Prompt: My dog Leila loved to chase my friends Damien around.

Although she was playful, he seemed scared of her. One day Leila chased him from the backyard to the front yard. She ran after him down the street and inside his house. She stopped and set next to his grandfather in their living room.

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Prompt: Kevin was feeling unmotivated.

He went to see an inspirational speaker. The man got him excited about living! Kevin decided to start his own business and take control of his future. Within the year, he was more successful than he had ever been.

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Prompt: The athletes were racing around the track.

They jumped over the hurdles. The racers were tied as the came around the corner. The leader tripped on the last hurdle. He fell and lost the race!


Prompt: Floyd owned a funeral home.

He bought a shiny new hearse. He used it at the next funeral he did. The family really loved the sleek new car. Floyd knew it had been a wise purchase.


Prompt: Ryan was going to a hotel in a foreign country.

He decided to stop and get some food. While Ryan was eating he noticed a man in a mask. The man in the mask came up to Ryan and robbed him. Ryan ran to his hotel and called the police.


Prompt: Ellie told her mom she wanted to take a dance class.

Her mom enrolled her in the class. Ellie decided that she didn't like taking dance. She wanted to quit. Her mom made her stay in the class for the whole session.


Prompt: Jo bought her kids a puppy they fell in love with at a pet store.

After two days in their home, the pup became seriously ill. The veterinarian found Giardia infection from dirty drinking water. Jo contacted an animal welfare agency that investigated the store. She learned that the store sold dogs bred at filthy puppy mills.

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Prompt: Jamal met a girl on Facebook and arranged a date.

He picked her up and met her 20-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son. When he brought his date home, he met her 8-year-old son. Later in the evening, her 23-year-old son walked into the house. Jamal decided to ask her how many kids did she have?

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Prompt: Serena was arguing with her mom.

She was insisting that Serena had lied about walking the dog. Serena was completely insulted that her mom wouldn't believe her. She told her mom that her feelings were hurt. Luckily, her mom calmed down and decided to give her a chance.


Prompt: Jason had a heart attack last month.

It made him think a lot about life and its meaning. He contacted his family members one by one. He told them how much he loved them and how sorry he was. He felt better after that and found his health faster than expected.

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Prompt: Tricia wants to be a cat for Halloween.

She went in search of a custom. She could only find a tiger custom. Tricia bought the tiger custom making some changes to it. The custom was now made to look like a cat.


Prompt: The dog whined.

He kept pawing at his bowl. His owner noticed it was empty. The owner poured food in. The dog gobbled it up.


Prompt: Suzie wanted to save money.

She decided to lie on her income taxes. The IRS audited her. The IRS found out she lied. Now Susie's in jail.


Prompt: Dori met a man named Charles and immediately fell in love.

Charles also fell in love with Dori. Charles thinks about her day and night. He sends her flowers all the time and can't wait to see her. Charles bought an engagement ring for Dori today.

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Prompt: Lori failed her math exam.

She needed to find a tutor quickly. She placed an ad on tutoring website. Someone answered the advertisement promising to help. Lori tutor helped her to pass her final math exam.

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Prompt: George tried to zip up his coat.

His zipper caught his skin. It hurt so much! George cursed and yelled. He stomped back to the store and tried to return the defective coat.


Prompt: Deana was excited for Christmas morning!

She had been a good girl all year. Deana really wanted a new bike this year! She woke up early and ran down the stairs and saw it! It was her new bike and she rode it all the time after that.


Prompt: The boys decided to go play paintball.

They went down to a local location. They split up into two teams. They then decided to play capture the flag. Everyone had fun and was covered in paint.

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Prompt: I was flying stand-by home and I didn't get on my flight!

After I was told  I wasn't getting on I called my mom and told her. I had to wait a full day so I got a hotel room. On my way to the airport the next day I told my mom what I was doing. She wished me good luck and I got on my flight!

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Prompt: Five years ago my son and his wife had my first grandchild.

I was just lucky to be visiting when he was born. Every year I go back there to visit and see how he has grown. Now he is joined by a beautiful little sister. I am very excited to be going to visit them on my yearly trip.


Prompt: Walter had a great job.

He ran a factory that made widgets. He liked going into work every day. The factory was like home to him. He loved making it run smoothly.


Prompt: Jacob was a very skilled piano player.

He was so good that he got offers from agents! He wasn't sure about them so he talked to his parents about them. They weren't sure either so he started asking friends. A few of his friends were skeptical so didn't accept the offer!


Prompt: Joel hadn't seen his brother Jacob for over ten years.

When they met again, they barely recognized each other. Joel had a beard and Jacob was bald. Despite their physical changes, they hit it off very fast. And they swore they'd never get out of touch again.


Prompt: Anna and her dad were climbing Mount Fuji together.

This was their third climb - they'd done Everest and Kilimanjaro. At first it seemed the heat and humidity would stop them. But they pushed through to the summit. Anna and her dad scaled Mount Fuji together triumphantly!

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Prompt: It was Dave's first comedy stand up show.

Dave was nervous. Dave went out to the stage. Dave started telling jokes. The entire crowd found him hilarious!


Prompt: I had a bunch of old bread that I didn't want to waste.

I decided to walk to the pond and feed the ducks. When I got there the ducks swarmed me for the free food. They were very greedy and would eat as fast as I could feed them. After I fed them all the bread I walked home.


Prompt: I was pedaling my bicycle on my neighbor's driveway.

My tire went off the edge. And I fell down. There was water in my knee. It took weeks for it to get back to normal.


Prompt: Marco had to take a test in school.

He was very worried all day. During the test, he was forced to guess on many questions. Then, the day of the results came. He had done a horrible job and would have to retake the test.


Prompt: Thomas was in an honors track calculus program.

The program was preparing him for a college credit exam. Thomas' social life improved as the year wore on. He began spending a lot of time hanging out and almost none studying. Thomas scored just above passing on the exam.

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Prompt: I was looking on-line for a part time job.

I found an ad for a movie theater checking job. I thought that sounded interesting so I applied for it. I received a call to go over the job assignment. I get to do my first assignment tomorrow.

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Prompt: Jude liked a girl at school, but he was shy.

Jude didn't know how to approach her. Jude knew that this girl really liked music. Jude took a sad song, and made it better. The girl loved the new song, and they started dating.


Prompt: Carter had gotten a balloon from a party.

His brother took the balloon from him. Carter's brother popped his balloon. Carter ran and told his mother. Carter's brother got punished for popping the balloon.


Prompt: Ken's grandfather had passed away.

Ken was sad, as he and his grandfather were close. What he didn't know was that Ken had inherited a small fortune. When Ken received the letter in the mail, he couldn't believe it. He was thankful for his grandfather's thoughtful act.


Prompt: Jenna came to work with a very special lunch that day.

It was extremely healthy and made of food that was hard to find. Her colleagues gawked at her while she was eating. She let them try a few bites and they really liked it. Now she brings more for everyone so they can sample new food.


Prompt: I went to Hawaii for a week this summer.

I spent the whole time on the island of Maui. I wanted to have an authentic Hawaiian time. Instead I did mostly tourist activities. I still had a great time and guiltlessly loved my experience there.


Prompt: For years Jack had stubbornly refused to replace his dying truck.

He cursed it and kicked it and swore to light it on fire. Still Jack refused. His wife had chosen this truck and named it Tilda. Tilda outlived Jack's wife and she helped him remember the good days.


Prompt: Marcus was playing his guitar at school.

His friend Matthew approached him and asked about the music. Soon they were in a heated conversation about their music tastes. The duo decided that they should collaborate on some music. The resulting album was very popular with all of their friends.

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Prompt: Justin was staying at a friend's house.

His friend's parents ordered pizza for the boys. Justin had never had pizza from this place. He loved the pizza. Justin got his parents to order from the place when they had pizza.

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Prompt: The teams were tied and this was the last inning.

David stepped up to bat. The pitcher threw a curveball and David missed. On the second pitch David hit a homerun. David's team celebrated by dumping water all over David and cheering.


Prompt: Janet was very tired while driving.

She was falling asleep at the wheel! Janet stopped for an energy drink. Janet chugged the energy drink. Now Janet was wide awake behind the wheel.


Prompt: Chuck was going out of state on a business trip.

He thought his company had booked a hotel room. The company wasn't able to book Chuck a room. Chuck paid for his own room on the trip. The company later reimbursed him.


Prompt: Bill and Lisa were walking on the boardwalk by the beach.

A man with a monkey called to them and offered to show them tricks. The monkey did all kinds of silly things and Lisa laughed and laughed. When Bill went to put money in the man's hat the monkey bit him. Bill was very cross and sued the man for everything he had.

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Prompt: Imelda worked as a parking officer at a mall.

She did not have the authority to issue actual tickets. She was technically an employee of the mall rather than the city. Instead she put officious-looking warning letters on windshields. It was always disheartening to watch patrons crumple them up.

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Prompt: John had a hard day at work and decided to play a video game.

He got home and sat on the couch and turned the game on. He played until it was time for dinner. John ate dinner and felt better. He played for a little while longer and went to bed happy.


Prompt: Sarah wanted to read a newly released book.

She went to the library. It was closed. She went to the bookstore. She read it there in the stacks without paying!


Prompt: Aya was going on her first plane ride.

She was heading to her first job in Japan. She was afraid at first. But when she got on the plane she was pleasantly surprised. Flying, she found, was actually delightful!


Prompt: Kim got married.

She had the wedding outside. She had all of her friends inside afterward. It was a very special day. Her life had changed forever.


Prompt: Gerald loved to eat cupcakes.

On some days, he would over 20 cupcakes. One day he went to the doctors for a yearly physical. The doctor told him that cupcakes were very unhealthy. Gerald stopped eating cupcakes and ate vegetables instead.

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Prompt: Tinder has been a new app for me.

I went on and figured out how to find dates. Several women seemed appealing, so I liked them. I received a message that I was too old and ugly for one woman. Now I feel terrible and won't return to dating.


Prompt: One day Sloane and her friends went to the beach.

Sloane jabbed a stick at a crab. The crab tried to attack her. She ran away. Everyone laughed.


Prompt: Donna was walking to work.

But someone asked her to sign a petition. The person said she only had to sign one thing. But then she was hassled with more and more paperwork. Donna learned to avoid signing petitions on the street.

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Prompt: Barb brought her lunch to work.

She had been in a hurry putting her lunch together. When she went on lunch she opened her lunch bag. Her sandwich was only bread and mustard! Barb decided to run and grab a burger for lunch.

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Prompt: Charles was playing football.

He went out for a pass. He caught the ball. But he landed on a window. He had to let his arm heal.


Prompt: It was Amy's first day at the local pizza joint.

Nobody knew how well she would do. But then they gave her a chance to make a supreme pizza. To everyone's shock, Amy did very well! They were quite impressed.


Prompt: Tina went to the pool yesterday.

She immediately jumped in. All the sudden she screamed in pain. She scraped herself. The pool bottom was too rough for her.


Prompt: Travis was driving along a road at night.

He saw a woman in a white gown walking along the road. Travis stopped and offered her a ride. The woman got into the car without a word. Travis then informed her she couldn't smoke in the car.

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Prompt: Wes did the laundry.

He put a red towel in with the white ones. It turned the white towels pink! His wife was not very happy. She made him buy new towels.


Prompt: Norbert had to go to the dentist after his lunch break.

Norbert had eaten some Greek salad and his teeth were not their best. He quickly searched his desk, looking for some dental floss or gum. Luckily, he found a full travel dental kit in the back of his drawer. Norbert and his dentist both had a pleasant time during his visit.

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Prompt: Randy never studied for tests.

He was always too good at guessing. But one day, he failed a test. And he learned that he couldn't guess any longer. So he decided to quit guessing and start studying.


Prompt: The campers were making s'mores.

They used marshmallows and extra chocolate. They all ate them around the campfire. The s'mores were delicious. It was their favorite camping treat!


Prompt: Mary noticed the milk jug was empty.

She did not feel like going to the grocery store. She asked her husband if he could pick some on his way home from work. He agreed to buy a gallon of skim milk. Mary was happy she didn't have to go to the store.

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Prompt: Ray was baking a pie for a party later.

He put the pie in the oven and went to do other chores. It was a busy morning, and Ray decided he needed to take a nap. He woke up to the sound of the smoke alarm. Unfortunately, the pie was ruined.

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Prompt: Mark was nearly finished with law school.

The next step in becoming a lawyer was to pass the Bar exam. Mark studied very hard before taking the test. On the day of the test he was afraid that he wouldn't pass. Mark was happy when he got a letter telling him he had passed the test.

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Prompt: Travis needed more storage in his bedroom.

He carefully built a shelf. He could put all his t-shirts and shorts on it. His room felt more organized. Travis was happy that he had built such a sturdy shelf!


Prompt: Lacy was a member of her school's marching band.

The band's performance called for a solo. Lacy practiced the solo part every day. She tried out to get the solo in the band. Lacy was chosen to do the solo in the performance.


Prompt: Janice and her sister were fierce competitors.

They were involved in a pool game. Janice had made a great shot. She was lining up the shot for the eight ball. Janice hit it and the ball went in.


Prompt: Ben and his wife came into their friend's house.

They found him lying on the ground. Ben tried to take his pulse. It was very weak. He was taken to the hospital, but Ben and his wife was arrested.


Prompt: Daniel's phone was dead.

He charged it with his new charger. It was done charging in just five minutes! Daniel was amazed at how fast it worked. It was a great new invention!


Prompt: After moving into a new house Laura and I decided to cook a dinner.

It was our first dinner in the house so we were excited. We picked out a recipe and started cooking. The dinner was going alright but we were worried about it. After getting the dinner out of the oven we were very pleased!


Prompt: Becky entered a contest.

She did not think she would win. She had forgotten she had entered. She got a call a month later. She had won a new car.


Prompt: Erica's new job let her work from home.

She liked not having to get dressed. She loved not having a boss breathing down her neck. A few weeks in, though, she had gained ten pounds. Now Erica does her work from the treadmill.

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Prompt: Gloria went to all girls school.

She wanted to attended a mixed school. She applied to one nearby her family home. Gloria was accepted. She now has an even group of friends among both boys and girls.

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Prompt: Susan's daughter was having a birthday soon.

Susan bought her daughter a gift. She didn't want her daughter to find the gift. Susan decided to hide the gift. She put the gift in her closet behind her clothes.


Prompt: As a child I would always procrastinate on book reports.

The worst thing was that I procrastinated on the reading as well. Eventually there would come the final night before the due date. I would have to read as much of the book as possible. Then I would have to also write the entire report in that same night.


Prompt: After coming in from outside one of my dogs was very sick.

He was constantly coughing and I felt really bad. I tried waiting a few days to take him to the vet to see how he was. He started coughing more and more so I took him to the vet. The vet diagnosed him and gave him some medication as well.


Prompt: I work at a lumber and hardware store with a few other people.

Today, my coworker told me he was taking an hour lunch. Usually he takes a half-hour, but I thought nothing of it. An hour later he's not back and the store is full of customers. He ended up leaving me by myself until it was time to close.

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Prompt: My 80 year old neighbor Louise sat on the bench today.

She and her son John were taking the bus to Harvard Square. Louise said she gets cabin fever and needs to get out. They caught the 227 bus. I waved goodbye to her.

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Prompt: Tom decided one day to climb the tall mountain.

He got his gear and supplies and went out early in the morning. It was rocky and full of trees so the trek up was slow. Near the top he almost fell off a cliff but was able to avoid it. Finally after a few hours of hiking he reached the summit.

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Prompt: The family was headed on an adventure.

They were going to the amusement park! They'd never ridden roller coasters before. They stood in line for an hour for the new ride. At the last second, they chickened out!


Prompt: Anna was at the beach one afternoon.

She went into the water for a swim. But she ventured out farther than she had planned. She was a poor swimmer and could only dog paddle. She hurried to get back to shallower water!


Prompt: The man was sitting in his favorite chair.

He propped his feet up on the ottoman. It was a great place to relax. He got comfortable and opened up a book. He liked having a relaxing night at home.


Prompt: Jill and Greg got divorced after ten years of marriage.

When it was time to share their belongings it was a fight. They didn't have a prenup and had to argue about everything. They eventually found a middle ground but forgot one thing. They didn't know who would keep the dog.

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Prompt: Bob arrived for the dentist appointment in high spirits.

The dentist took xrays and gave Bob the bad news, multiple cavities. Bob called work to let them know he would be out the rest of the day. The dentist got to work on giving Bob multiple root canals. Bob's teeth hurt less after a few days - root canals hurt!

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Prompt: I looked at the sky and saw how gruesome it had become.

I turned on the radio in anticipation for something dreadful. The radio announcer said it was a tornado! I hid in my basement for hours. When I finally came out, the sky was clear and the stars were glowing.

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Prompt: The boy wasn't feeling well.

He laid on the couch all day. When he got up, there was a dent in the cushions. He had worn out the couch! He threw a blanket on it to hide it.


Prompt: I saw my neighbor Donna today.

She had taken her granddaughter out to the park for 3 hours. There were grass stains on the girl's knees. The girl looked very tired. Donna said she was more tired than her granddaughter.

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Prompt: Bill built a new barn.

He didn't build it very well. It blew over in the first big storm. Pieces of it went everywhere. Bill had to rebuild it.


Prompt: Paul had a lot of subscriptions.

He got his favorite magazine in the mail and read it immediately. Every time he finished one magazine, he couldn't wait to get another. He flipped through them on his commute to work. This magazines were his favorite way to pass the time.

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Prompt: The children woke up to a small noise within the house.

Outside, the sun had not yet risen this Christmas Day. The children scurried to their bedroom door to listen to the sounds. Afraid of catching Santa in the act, the children woke their parents. The family hurried to the tree to meet their new noisy puppy.

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Prompt: John's stomach was burning.

And everything he ate made it worse. But he read that bananas are a natural antacid. And eating one made him feel better. So he decided to add more bananas into his diet.


Prompt: Lisa was sitting outside.

There was a fan blowing on her. Lisa was sitting too close to the fan. Her hair got caught in the fan. Lisa's husband had to turn the fan off.


Prompt: Fran kept looking at her hand.

She had finally gotten an engagement ring! It was so sparkly and beautiful. Fran couldn't wait to marry her love. It was an exciting time for her!


Prompt: Amy felt uncomfortable.

There was a creepy guy watching her. She decided to go home. The creepy man followed! Amy raced home and slammed and locked the door.


Prompt: Kathy liked cooking.

Goat cheese was her favorite ingredient. She added it to almost everything. She put it in a quiche and her family raved. It was delicious!

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Prompt: My friend Sam had three sons.

The youngest was born with a heart defect. His heart was enlarged and he could die at any time. His son got better and is now 16. Sam is very grateful.


Prompt: Liam was having a hard time with bullies in school.

He tried to ignore them, but he was really sad. He told his parents, who then went and talked to the principal. The principal held an assembly on bullying. Liam was not bullied again by those kids and he was happy.

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Prompt: Kim was at a traffic light.

She could not see that light turn green due to the bright sun. People started honking at her. She finally noticed that the light had changed. Kim was a nervous wreck when she got home.


Prompt: Paul loved going to the aquarium.

The sharks were his favorite. They were so scary and menacing. He waited until the keepers dropped fish in. The sharks ate the fish whole.


Prompt: Remy was a ruthless boxer that had no mercy for his opponents.

He would break jaws left and right without a conscience to guide him. One day his opponent was killed during a reckless beating by Remy. He was deemed too ruthless and of wanting to inflict greater pain. He was banned from fighting and was never heard from again.

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Prompt: Sam and Amy got married a week ago.

They just got all of their wedding photos! They sat down and looked at each one together. They laughed and smiled and cried too. They had such a good time remembering their special day.


Prompt: Jim was watching his daughter's basketball game.

He got an important call on his cell phone. Jim stepped out of the gym to answer the call. His daughter scored two baskets when he was gone. Jim felt bad for missing her shots.

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Prompt: I took my girlfriend on a beach trip.

I wanted to have a fun time laughing on the shore. However, I could not figure out where to park. When I found a place to park, I didn't have change for the meter. I drove home disappointed that my night didn't go as planned.

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Prompt: Frank wanted to be a reporter ever since he was a kid.

After college he applied for jobs at many newspapers. He did not get accepted into any job and he was very sad. Frank made his own newspaper and wrote for that. Now the newspaper is very famous and Frank is a reporter.

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Prompt: My dog, Bella, tends to have issues with her ears.

It seems like she always has a bad ear infection or has just had one. Sure enough, her ears are starting to bother her again. So this week we will make yet another trip to the vet! The ear infection we recently got rid of has returned yet again.


Prompt: Tim wanted new ripped pants.

When he went to the store but they were too expensive. So he bought normal jeans from another store. When he got home he made rips in them himself. His friends complimented him on his cool jeans.


Prompt: Fred looked at the diets of various athletes.

And impressed by the high amount of calories they ate per day. Fred decided to copy their diets and workout routines. But he felt himself getting sick and weak. Fred went back to his normal diet and his health improved.

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Prompt: The kids were headed off to the cabins.

They were going to camp! It was their first time away from home. They were very nervous! They had a lot of fun on their new adventure.


Prompt: Amy had a hard time understanding questions, even basic ones.

She was even with this difference a great person in and out. One day a man came and wanted to sell her insurance, for a fair price. She was confused as to why she needed this since she never had it. The man walked away,confused himself as to how that woman became that.

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Prompt: James saved money to buy headphones for over two months.

James then went to the store on Thursday to buy the headphones. When he went to the store, he found out they were out of stock. James then drove 200 miles to get the headphones at another store. James was very happy once he got the headphones.

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Prompt: Jonathan went to eat with his friends.

He drank a large pint of beer with his meal. He went to the parking lot and started his car. He saw lights and heard a siren. The cop had been sitting at the table beside him.

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Prompt: Lucas took his wife's nail polish.

He polished his nails just to see what they'd look like. Lucas realized he had a job interview that afternoon. He hurried quickly to the interview. Then he realized he was wearing pink nail polish.

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Prompt: Alex was very nervous about the test tomorrow.

He asked me for help studying but I was busy. He was very nervous and woke up super early to study. The teacher said he was confident in Alex to take the test! Alex took the test and got a passing grade!


Prompt: Lindsay looked into the fridge.

She noticed that there was nothing to eat. Although she saved up to buy a textbook, she went out for dinner. She brung her sisters since they were starving. The total dinner bill was $50.


Prompt: Jason was drinking heavily at a bar.

He began acting obnoxiously to the other patrons. Jason hit on a woman at the bar. The woman happened to be the girlfriend of the bar owner. Jason was kicked out of the bar.

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Prompt: Matt wanted to make his girlfriend a meal.

The problem was, Matt was an awful cook! He tried making several dishes but ruined them all. Matt decided to order in food and say he cooked it himself. His girlfriend was so happy and didn't notice!

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Prompt: Rachael kept getting headaches.

So she went to get her eyes checked. She was told her prescription had changed. So she picked out new glasses. She couldn't believe how much it helped her headaches.


Prompt: The people who live across the parking lot are older.

They're a dear couple, who spend a lot of time fighting. Yesterday, the woman threw the man out of the apartment. I mean, she opened the window and shoved him out. An ambulance came, and took him to hospital.

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Prompt: Maggie always left her purse on the top of her shopping cart.

Everyone told her that was a bad idea and someone would take it. While at target Maggie's purse was taken as she picked out a shirt. She called and cancelled her credit cards. She will never put her purse up there ever again.

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Prompt: The family had arrived at Disney World.

They immediately got in line for the new ride. They waited over an hour. It was the best ride they'd ever been on! They had a ton of fun at Disney.


Prompt: Heather liked decorating her kitchen.

She found an antique pot that was really cool. She hung it on the wall for decoration. Her guests always commented on how interesting it was. Heather had an interesting style.

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Prompt: Abby knew her husband was hiding something.

She confronted him about the secret he was keeping. He refused to tell her. The next day, she found a gift on her pillow when she woke up. He had surprised her with a diamond ring!


Prompt: Keith was always interested in being a spy for the NSA.

He studied very hard and worked hard in school. He was the smartest in his school and went to a good college. After that, he applied for a spy job. Keith got the job and now he is a spy.


Prompt: We drove to the hiking trail.

It was hard to breathe because of the altitude. I went very slowly up the trail. I stopped to rest at the top. When we were done my legs felt rubbery.


Prompt: Joe was very stubborn.

He refused to give away an old chair. It was causing him back problems. And one day, it fell apart while he was sitting in it. And Joe just decided to reassemble the old chair.


Prompt: Todd worked in his job field for 5 years.

He became bored with his current career path. What he did become interested in however was technology. He gained knowledge and certificates in the new field. After interviewing he landed a new job as a network administrator.

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Prompt: Timmy was sad upon moving to a new neighborhood.

He had a hard time making friends. His mom invited some friends from the old neighborhood to visit. They played in the park, and met some new friends, too. Now Timmy had a lot of friends to play with, and he felt much better.


Prompt: Macy is a 8 year old girl.

Macy wants to become a cook. She decides to help mom with dinner. She makes chicken. The family loved her meal.

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Prompt: Alice sat down at the bar and ordered a screwdriver.

She was meeting a blind date and she had arrived early. While she waited she put a dollar in the juke box. She selected a song by INXS. By the time her date showed up Alice was already gone.


Prompt: The carpenter was very skilled at what he did.

He worked day and night to make quality custom furniture. One night he was very sleepy but insisted on finishing a piece. He accidentally hammered his finger and had to go to the hospital. Luckily nothing was broken and he was back to carpentry in no time.

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Prompt: Lisa loved to make Italian food.

She spent an hour making lasagna. Her family loved her recipe! They couldn't wait to sit down to eat. They all ate huge portions of the lasagna.


Prompt: I played a game of chess with my friend Tom in 1995.

We played for two hours on a Friday night. I left my queen in front of my king. Tom promptly captured her with a lesser piece, and won. I learned to never leave my queen in front of the king.

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Prompt: Jessica was ecstatic.

After years of trying, she finally got on her favorite game show! She got through the first round. She won a lot in the second round, too! Jessica was proud of how she competed.


Prompt: Carl woke up one morning and saw snow.

When he went outside, he realized it was very cold. His jacket was in the garbage so he had to buy a new one as well. Carl rushed to the store and purchased a new jacket. Now Carl is playing in the snow and is warm.


Prompt: Denise got hit by a car.

She sued the driver. She got a huge settlement. Denise retired and moved to the beach. Her fortune was worth the pain!

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Prompt: Blake loved going to his favorite candy store.

Blake would often buy candies few times a week. Blake eventually ran out of money. Blake stole the candy. Blake was caught by the owner and apologized for his behavior.

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Prompt: The kids loved watching YouTube.

They found a channel of Minecraft videos. They watched them every day after school. They watched a video about a specific mod. They rushed to download it for themselves.


Prompt: Matt was nervous.

He'd just bet $1000 on a poker hand. He could barely look at his cards. When he did, he saw he won! He was having a lot of fun at the casino!


Prompt: When I was a kid my parents noticed I was squinting a lot.

They took me in for an eye exam. We all learned that I had terrible vision. The first day with glasses I fell down a lot. After I stopped falling down the glasses made life better.


Prompt: Bill was on boating while on holiday.

Bill had been drinking pretty heavily when his boat ran out of gas. The coastguard had to come and tow him back to land. The coastguard smelled alcohol on Bill and arrested him. Bill never drank while boating again!


Prompt: Oni needed a winter coat.

But her mom was too poor to buy her one! Then One's cousin offered her an extra coat. It was a warm wool, and perfectly sized! Oni was so grateful!


Prompt: Phil and Erin moved into a new apartment.

They had to rent a moving van for their furniture. Neither of them were experienced with driving such a vehicle. They flipped a coin and Erin had to drive it. She bumped a mailbox but otherwise succeeded.


Prompt: Anita had five sisters.

They were all very close and loved each other very much. When one of the sister died, Anita grieved deeply. With four sisters remaining it wasn't the same. And Anita has lost her joy for life.


Prompt: Stephen was growing potatoes in his garden.

He noticed large bugs eating the plants. Stephen sprayed them with insecticide. His wife ran out screaming. She told him to just pick them off himself.


Prompt: The woman was making Thanksgiving dinner.

She carried the gravy over to the table. On her way, she tripped and fell. It spilled gravy everywhere. The woman cried when she looked at the mess she had to clean up.


Prompt: Zach loved playing any sort of game.

Ping Pong was his favorite. He loved how fast paced it was. He would practice any time he could find a partner. Zach was the best ping pong player around.


Prompt: Maya was a 11 year old girl.

She was very rude to everyone. Her classmates thought she was a mean bully. One day a classmate told the teacher about Maya's behavior. Maya was sent to the principal's office.

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Prompt: Linda like wearing the color red.

All her clothing was the color red. Even the color lipstick she wore was red. Linda decided to change things up a bit. Instead of only wearing just red she now wears the color blue.

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Prompt: Joe needed one more out to win the baseball game.

His team was up by one run. The batter that Joe is facing is the team's best hitter. Joe just needed one more strike. Joe threw a fastball and the hitter swung and missed.

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Prompt: Fern usually excels in math.

During today's test, she just couldn't get it. Her brain felt foggy. After grading, her teacher was shocked at how poorly Fern did. She allowed Fern to retake the test.


Prompt: Everyone always commented about how much Mack ate.

And it used to make him feel insecure. But then he saw how popular competitive eating was. So he decided to upload videos of himself eating competitively. After gaining fame, Mack no longer felt insecure about himself.


Prompt: Amanda wanted to be a police officer.

She went to school for it. But she fell in love. Now she is a stay at home mom. She has a great family.


Prompt: Tony was hoping to have his new pizza shop open soon.

He spent a few days gathering all the hardware. A few days before the opening, his fridge died. He bought a ton of coolers, storing the food inside of them. The next day, he was able to be open on time and selling pizza.

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Prompt: Molly owed her sister money.

She wanted to give her sister cash. Molly wanted to go to the nearest back to get cash. She called the bank to find the nearest branch. Molly got the cash for her sister.


Prompt: I wanted to learn a new instrument, and decided to buy a trumpet.

After doing research online, I found a brand I liked. I drove to the local music store and asked the clerk if they had any. He showed me a few of the trumpets they had. I bought one of them and took it home.

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Prompt: Evan and Alex were excited for field day at school.

They were going to be on different teams. Evan was on the red team and Alex was on the blue team. They had many different sporting events at field day. Both boys slept well that night!

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Prompt: One day I was taking my son's friends home to their mom.

I had to drive around an accident scene. A car had crashed through a chain link fence into a yard. Luckily the car did not hit the house. We stayed so long watching the kids were a bit late.

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Prompt: Simon officiated soccer matches in his spare time.

It gave him a steady part-time income on the weekends. He found it grueling and grating work. The hot weather was as bad as the vitriol from the players. Eventually he found weekend work at a museum and stopped officiating.

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Prompt: Frank had been working for 30 years.

He finally retired. He was so excited to relax and spend his days however he wanted. He enjoyed all his free time. Retirement was great!


Prompt: Karl gathered his kids up for a surprise.

He was taking them to the circus! He was excited to show them the elephants and the clowns. They all loved the show. They clapped and cheered when it was over.


Prompt: Peter took his date to the drive-in.

The settled in to watch a movie. He tried to put his arm around her and kiss her. She smacked him and told him to knock it off. He took her home right afterwards.


Prompt: Ashley is a first year teacher.

Today is her first day teaching sixth grade math. She is nervous to start talking in front of everyone. She got over her nerves and introduced herself to the class. Before long she was confident and became a great teacher.

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Prompt: Debbie's knee was giving her problems.

She limped when she walked. Debbie got a knee brace from her doctor. It helped her a lot! Soon she could walk without a limp.


Prompt: George was driving his car.

He smelled something bad in the car. He looked around the car to find the smell. He found a food container from the previous week. George decided he needed to clean his car.

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Prompt: Marion decided to stay home from work.

She was scared of a predicted thunderstorm. The storm was as severe as predicted. A huge tree fell on Marion's house. She was trapped in her basement.


Prompt: Danielle wanted to decorate her porch.

She got a topiary for next to her door. It grew taller and taller. Soon, she had to trim it back. It really made a statement on her porch!


Prompt: Trisha went to a party in LA.

When there she saw Keanu Reeves. She went to speak to him. Keanu thought she was his mother. Keanu was high on drugs.


Prompt: Emma and Maya needed money for school shopping.

They proposed several plans for raising some money. Finally, they thought up a daycare camp for kids. They watched several kids for the next week. At the end, they had plenty of money for clothes.

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Prompt: Lindsey was learning American Sign Language.

She was signing to a deaf classmate. After she signed something, the deaf student gasped. Lindsey was confused by the reason. Lindsey had unknowingly cursed out the deaf classmate.

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Prompt: Alma loved her job for she believed she was doing a good thing.

When asked about the pound putting dogs to sleep she would shrug. One day she confronted her boss and asked about the concerns. Her worst dreams came true when she was told they were indeed killed. She immediately quit her job and became an animal advocate.

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Prompt: Larry spent most of his day job peeling potatoes.

He got so good at it, he could peel a full potatoes in a few seconds. One day Larry challenged a friend of his to a potato peeling contest. Larry's friend Joe was hesitant but eventually agreed. Larry peeled three times as many potatoes as his friend.

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Prompt: Calvin wanted to learn a new skill.

He enrolled in a pottery class. He made a bowl and a vase! He was excited about his progress. He signed up for another class to learn more.


Prompt: Tina loved having snowball fights and couldn't wait to go outside.

She would even skip breakfast if her mother allowed it. Once outside, she immediately started building a fort for protection. Her friends were shocked to see it, but threw snowballs anyways. Tomorrow, she would make her snowballs first!

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Prompt: Grace was a huge fan of David Bowie.

Her favorite song by Bowie was his collaboration with the band Queen. The song in question was title Under Pressure. She got a tattoo declaring her love for the track. Later she preferred Bowie's solo stuff and regretted the tattoo.

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Prompt: I was crouched the whole time.

The camera did not get a good picture of me. Doing the ride by myself was a mistake. There were scary dinosaurs and lights. It was at the Animal Kingdom in Disney World.

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Prompt: Jimmy was being honored by the academy.

He was getting an award for being the newcomer of the year. Jimmy accepted the award in front of the crowd. They all clapped after he spoke. Jimmy felt very honored.


Prompt: Jack collected books about wrestlers.

Jack sold one of these books to the bookstore for six dollars. Later he learned that the bookstore was selling the book for $50. After doing some research, Jack discovered he had sold a rare book. Jack vowed to do more research before selling another book.

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Prompt: Seth was a compulsive gambler.

One day, he doubled his entire life savings at a casino. A friend told him to quit while he was ahead. Seth thought his luck would never end and placed another bet. Seth has been living on the streets ever since.

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Prompt: Wesley was in the Army.

He lived on a base. One day he was driving with alcohol in the back. He was kicked out of the army. They said he had an open container of alcohol.


Prompt: My wife had a bad cough.

She was told she had pneumonia. She was given antibiotics and an inhaler. My sister in law said she has the same inhaler for COPD. I said my sister in law should stop smoking.

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Prompt: Jerry was a great comedian.

Everyone loved watching his routine. He could make any crowd laugh. He started a new national tour. It sold out quickly because everyone was so excited to see him.


Prompt: The Smiths always looked forward to the local fair.

They visited every year and couldn't wait for the next one. When the time came it started to rain heavily. The fair was postponed and the Smiths were really upset. Thankfully it was only for a week and they visited the next weekend.


Prompt: I picked up a book from the building club room today.

It was an Agatha Christie paperback mystery. I tried to sell it on Amazon. The book was so old it started crumbling as I opened it. I threw the book away.


Prompt: The mom was stressed out.

Her kids had very busy schedules in the fall! She wasn't sure how she would get everyone where they needed to go. She carefully wrote it all out on the calendar. She was determined to make it all work!

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Prompt: My chorus teacher said she had lost all respect for me.

I let Jonathan sit in the seat by the window. He did not want to give up his seat. I told him I wanted to look at the buildings. Our choir was in Chicago to perform.

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Prompt: Larry was riding his bike across the street.

Ben rode his bike in the opposite direction. A large truck turned into the street. Ben and Larry ended up colliding into each other. They fell on a set of rocks.

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Prompt: I was walking my dog in public.

A small cat walked across the street. My dog noticed the cat and became tense. He started to bark although the cat was far. I had to aggressively hold the leash to prevent him from running away.


Prompt: Someone stole Kia's new car.

But luckily, she had GPS tracking installed! She alerted the GPS trackers of the theft. Soon police had found Kia's car. They returned it to her and arrested the thief!


Prompt: Bobby needed to study for a big test.

He tried to go to his desk and read. Bobby got distracted by a call from a friend. Bobby spent over an hour on the phone. He was not prepared for his test the next day.

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Prompt: My brother Sam spoke to his friend Rob the other day.

Rob thought he hung up. Rob then called his brother, but Sam could hear the conversation. Sam told Rob about it later. Rob joked how he is terrible with smartphones.

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Prompt: Jenny learned to potty two weeks ago.

Her mother was able to teach her rather quickly. Jenny mother would give her a pink sticker every time she potted. Soon Jenny wanted to potty all the time for a sticker. Her mother had to come up with a new good behavior gift for Jenny.

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Prompt: Dannie was ridding his skate board downtown really fast.

He was on his way home. He rode passed his parents car. He also passed by his house without notice. Dannie had to turn all the way back around.


Prompt: Macy was eagerly waiting for her paycheck to come in for her vacation.

It was a 3 state road trip covering CA, WA and OR, she was excited. When her check came in she packed her bags and met up with friends. They drove across the states and saw many attractions adding joy. At the end of their trip they all felt fulfilled and ready for work.

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Prompt: I said I would do just that.

My step dad said I should grill next time. I complained that the burger was undercooked. I took one bite into it. My step dad always did the grilling.


Prompt: Brooke was turning thirteen this summer.

She wanted to spend her thirteenth birthday shopping. Her plans were ruined. Brooke dad decided to take her backpacking for her birthday. She ended up stuck in rocky mountains for her birthday.

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Prompt: Steve worked outdoors at the car wash.

When summer came, there were record-high temperatures. Steve worked hard, and the added heat made him sweat profusely. He became so dehydrated that he suffered a heat stroke. After recovering, Steve was forced to work only indoors.

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Prompt: Margaret was playing outside.

She saw a cute little frog. Her mother told her not to touch it. Margaret touched it anyway. She ended up getting a weird rash on her hand.


Prompt: My coach said we had to stop.

My friend and I had been battling. We used sticks as swords. It seemed like something fun to do. We were at running camp.


Prompt: My wife bought bottles of Snapple drinks today.

I asked for apple juice. She bought a bottle of red apple juice. I had never seen that color in an apple juice before. The drink was tart, but good.


Prompt: Gina approached her friends in class today.

She told them that Brad had a huge crush on her. Brad was mad that she told them his secret. He ignored Gina for several months. They became friends again once Gina apologized.


Prompt: The man put on a jacket.

It was tight in the shoulders. He looked at the tag. He realized it was his wife's jacket. They laughed together at that experience.


Prompt: Tina needed a ride to the store.

Her car was in the shop. Tina tried calling several of her friends. None were available to give her a ride. Tina called a cab for a ride to the show.

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Prompt: Sean was traveling abroad.

He was staying in a hostel to save money. The beds were small and old. The prices were great, however! Sean was just happy to be traveling.


Prompt: Kendra was rushing to leave the house.

She saw her shirt was covered in lint. She desperately tried to brush it off. She grabbed a lint roller and worked to remove it. Kendra got her shirt clean and then rushed out the door.


Prompt: Tara was excited and nervous.

She was getting ready to perform in front of the judges. They all watched her go through her routine. They gave her very high marks! Tara was relieved and proud.


Prompt: Anna took a sewing class in high school.

Her friends mocked her. They called her anti-feminist. But then Anna realized something more important. She actually LOVED sewing!


Prompt: Tyrone was an excellent marksman.

He knew he could win a prize at the shooting gallery at the carnival. When he failed to hit any of the targets, he knew the game was rigged. Tyrone demanded that his money be refunded, but the carnie refused. Tyrone shot at the carnie, and he didn't miss.


Prompt: I almost went to my senior prom.

I worked at the guidance office. The counselor wanted to introduce me to a girl. She wanted me to take her to the prom. I didn't ask her to go.


Prompt: Bette got in a car accident and ruined the front of her car.

She brought it into the shop. She had to get a loaner car because her car will take a week to fix. Bette was nervous because she didn't want to get in another accident. She started driving again and started to feel better.


Prompt: Aline bought a new Iphone.

She then started to polish her nails. She was careless, and the nail polish spilled all over her new phone. Aline cursed to herself, and threw the iphone at the wall. To her astonishment, the phone still worked.


Prompt: The fish slipped right out of my grasp.

The net was lowered right by the fish. I wish I had been quicker. I had to bend below the dock. I had gone fishing with a friend at a pond.


Prompt: Nick really wanted a dog and asked his parents for one constantly.

They finally relented, and the family went to the local shelter. They chose a large and rowdy dog, who had been rescued. His parents wanted him trained, but the dog wasn't good with tricks. Nick didn't care at all, and was already in love with his dog.

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Prompt: Arthur had always wanted to travel to Paris.

He dreamed of exploring a beautiful city with refined culture. One day he finally booked a flight out to the city. Once he arrived, the city seemed pleasant, but nothing extraordinary. Arthur realized he inflated his expectations.

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Prompt: Tom was interested in deep sea fishing.

So he went to Annapolis for his first year of college. He did not really enjoy the Navy. So he decided to drop out of the Naval Academy. He got a dishonorable discharge.

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Prompt: Anna wanted homemade popcorn.

She gathered up her dried kernels. These, she seasoned with salt and garlic. Then she boiled them in hot oil. They were incredibly delicious!


Prompt: Sheena loved helping people plan trips.

She had been many places around the world. She liked to talk about the pros and cons of them all. She was great at matching clients with their dream locations. Sheena was always happy to hear that the person had had a great trip.

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Prompt: Terry moved from Seattle to a rural area of Wisconsin.

He found the pace of life extremely slow. He met a woman who owned a farm. Terry and the farmowner fell in love. Terry grew to like the company through the work ethic of his partner.

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Prompt: Shawn promised his son they would fix a classic mustang.

So Shawn worked to get the parts. He worked with his son to fix the car. A year later they fixed the car. They drove the car everywhere.


Prompt: Teddy is directing traffic.

He is having a good day. A car does not stop for his directing. The car hits Teddy. Teddy is run over by a car.


Prompt: The little town of Hastings had seen its fair share of turmoil.

Nothing could quite compare though to the drought that had come. For years the sun had withered away its chances of survival. Right when it seemed all hope was lost, it all changed with a drop. The end of the drought started with a single drop of rain.

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Prompt: I wanted to learn to play guitar.

I went to a music store. A salesman let me play with a guitar in a corner. A string snapped, flying up and hitting me in the face. I immediately handed back the guitar.

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Prompt: Tina decided she wanted to learn to cook.

She loved sushi, so she would start with that. She tried to make a few different rolls. It was so hard! She decided to go to a sushi restaurant and order instead.


Prompt: I was leaving work one day.

My boss said I should come to work right the next time. I asked her what she meant. She said to wash my shirt. I always had a clean shirt after that.


Prompt: John completely forgot to do his homework.

He got to school early and asked to copy his friends work. They all told him they forgot the homework as well. They sat in a circle before school and tried to finish it! With the group of them all trying they managed to get it done!


Prompt: John was starting a business.

He thought a commercial would help him get the word out. He filmed it with an ad agency. He loved the end result. It aired for the first time that weekend.

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Prompt: Riley is the new girl.

She doesn't have many friends. She tries to make a friend with a girl in school. The girl pushes her down and laughs at her. Riley got bullied on her first day of school.


Prompt: Jenny wanted to lose weight.

She started eating rice cakes for snacks. She hated them, but she was losing weight. She lost ten pounds and decided that was enough. She was never going to eat another rice cake!


Prompt: Jon always ate very slowly.

When he went to a family reunion, he was last to finish his meal. One day he decided to start early. He ate half his meal before everyone else. And this time, he finished with everyone.


Prompt: Billy got a goldfish.

He bought a tank and food. Billy put the fish in the tank. But he forgot to feed it. Billy's fish died.


Prompt: Jason loved baseball.

He decided to go to a game. He invited his friend Bill. They had a great time. Bill even caught a foul ball.


Prompt: I loved holding my children when they were babies.

My daughter used to pull my chest hair. When she was about a week old I shaved my chest hair. This allowed me to hold her without losing hair. I believe our strong bond is owed to those trimmed hairs.


Prompt: Linda was born a poor orphan, with nothing to her name.

She was adopted but never loved like a child was suppose to. When she grew up she played the lotto every day. One day she bought a ticket and chose the numbers of her birthday. She won 50 million dollars and considered herself lucky after all.

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Prompt: The gas was twice as expensive.

We filled up the van. We just came from our hotel. It was a bumpy road we were driving down. We were in Central America.


Prompt: Cody was excited but sad because his parents said they were moving.

He was going to miss his friends and might not make new ones. His family moved an hour away to a very small town. Cody found that in such a small town people were really nice. He made a lot of good friends and still lives there to this day.

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Prompt: Kate loved having a home that smelled good.

She would burn candles and use room spray. One day, she chose cinnamon. Her guests all commented on how pleasant the scent was. Kate was proud of her home.

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Prompt: Franny had always wanted to be a soldier.

She joined the Army when she was 18. She loved the structure of it. She also loved pushing herself physically. Franny was happy she chose this career path.


Prompt: Missy was dressed as a vampire for Halloween.

She was wearing red contacts that were giving her a headache. She decided to look up the issue online. Luckily she found all sorts of good advice for dealing with the pain. With the tips in hand, she was able to alleviate the pain.

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Prompt: Jake loved eating.

Chips were his favorite. He would eat an entire bag on his own. He was never full. He bought five bags to last him through the weekend.


Prompt: Lacy loved to dance.

She wanted to be a ballerina growing up. Lacy had a huge recital, and she was scared. Her mother hugged her and comforted her. Lacy went out on stage and performed her heart out.


Prompt: My nephew moved to the suburbs this summer.

His family is in the city and do not drive. His mother-in-law was babysitting his one year old boy. His wife got into a fight with her mom and threw her out. Now they are wondering who can babysit for them.


Prompt: George wanted to be fireman.

He signed up to join the local fire department. George had to go through extensive training. He failed training on the first round. But on his second try he was able to pass and join.

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Prompt: Kelli did not think her brother would be in the championship.

So she scheduled a date with her friend. But then she decided to go to the game. So she cancelled the date. Then she decided not to go to the game.


Prompt: John was opening a new business.

He hung the sign out front. Soon, customers were streaming in. The sign had attracted a lot of business. John had a great opening day.

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Prompt: Kyle was grilling out.

He had a nice big steak that he was going to cook. He put it on the grill and heard it sizzle. He flipped it over when it was almost done. He sliced into the steak and took a big bite.


Prompt: Todd heard a loud crash.

Someone had thrown a rock through his window! He called the police. They took the rock for evidence. Todd was very scared being home alone after that.

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Prompt: Anna wanted an exotic pet.

But then she found a stray dog with a hurt leg. She forgot the lizards and snakes she had been considering. She fell in love with the dog right away! She took him to a vet - and then home to live with her!


Prompt: June loved pageants.

She was entered in one in her hometown. She practiced her talent routine and her posing. She put on her fancy new pageant dress. It was time to compete!

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Prompt: Xavier was playing volleyball with his friends.

He jumped up to block the ball but it hit him in the face. Xavier fell down in pain. Xavier started bleeding. Xavier limped to the bench and sat down, fed up.


Prompt: In 2010 we went to a concert in Fenway Park.

This was unique in that a symphony orchestra was featured. The other concerts featured pop music. The orchestra played several compositions. The conductor died a few weeks later.

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Prompt: Frank liked to smoke.

He would pull out his pipe when he was watching TV. One day, his wife told him he had to give up the pipe. He got very angry. He told her it was none of her business.


Prompt: Sam poured himself a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

But he realized someone played a prank on him. It was dog food. But Sam liked how it tasted. So he had dog food cereal the next morning too.


Prompt: Amy was looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home by the pool.

She had switched shifts with a coworker to get an extra day off. On Saturday, her manager called her on her cell phone. Her coworker didn't show up for her shift! As she drove to work, Amy vowed to leave her phone off on the weekend.

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Prompt: Steve wanted to impress a girl at school with his fencing skills.

He challenged a new student, Napoleon, to a fencing match. Steve didn't know Napoleon was actually a great amateur fencer. Napoleon beat Steve very easily in the match. Napoleon took the girl out that weekend instead of Steve.

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Prompt: We went to this donut place yesterday.

They are only open at night. When we saw the line we were appalled. The line was twenty minutes long. But when we were done and tasted the donuts they were worth it.


Prompt: Today was the longest day ever.

It started earlier than usual - 6 in the morning! The chaos began at 7, when I noticed an unusual noise outside the car. It sounded like the car and the road were playing patty-cake. Turns out I didn't just have a flat tire, I had three!


Prompt: Sandy wanted to get a new phone.

She worked hard all summer. She washed one neighbor's cars. She walked her other neighbor's dog every day. By the end of the summer she had enough to buy her phone.

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Prompt: Kiki learned of a new way to make cheese burgers.

She was going to cook the cheese in the middle of the burgers. She patted out the burgers and loaded them with cheese. After she put them on the skillet she walked away. The burger burnt to the skillet.

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Prompt: Rafa was having a bad day so he invited his friend over.

Rafa told his friend he was not having a good day. So they decided to go too the movies. They got ready and left the house. Rafa enjoyed the movie and had a good day.


Prompt: Sheila worked for a customer care center, and hated her job.

While some customers were nice, most were downright nasty. But one day she was in a great mood, as she'd won $200 recently. She thought her mood would last, but her first customer was a jerk. She resigned herself to another bad day at work.


Prompt: The family was trying to stay cool.

It was over a hundred degrees outside! They decided to head to the pool. They dove in and felt refreshed. What a great way to cool off!


Prompt: Jimmy is allergic to nuts.

He took a big bite out of a candy bar. He swallowed it. He realized he just ate peanuts. Jimmy was rushed to the hospital for help.

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Prompt: Kyle wanted his daughter to socialize more with other children.

He decided to register her in a soccer league. His daughter was nervous for her first practice. She slowly began to make new friends. Kyle watched his daughter become a more social child.

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Prompt: I'm so glad that today is Friday.

After today there is no more work or school. Tonight I will go out to a bar with my friends. Tomorrow we get to sleep late and have fun all day. It will not matter if I want to be lazy tomorrow.

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Prompt: Bill and Amy dated for four years.

They finally decided to get engaged. Bill's father disapproved of the impending marriage. This put a strain on Bill's relationship with his father. After the wedding things were never the same between Bill and his dad.

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Prompt: An old English church was falling into disrepair.

The vicar held a fair to raise money to fix it. He had games, and rides for the locals to enjoy. Many people came to the fair and had great fun! The vicar raised enough money to restore the whole church.

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Prompt: Susan set up her tent at the campsite.

Then, she made dinner. It started to rain. It is a good thing that Susan completed her set up. Susan made her bed and read a book until it stopped raining.


Prompt: The boy got out of the shower.

He wrapped up in a fluffy towel. He dried off quickly. Then he hung the towel back up. His mom hated when he put clean towels in the washing machine.


Prompt: Jan was sick of dieting and never feeling thin enough for beauty.

She decided to shop for clothes she liked and not care about the size. Allowing herself to enjoy color, fabric, and trims was joyful. She saw fun and personality in the mirror, not her stomach or hips. Freed from worrying about camouflage, Jan found her beauty again.

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Prompt: Candace, a pregnant woman, was shopping at the store.

She was leaning down to grab a box when she felt something painful. Soon she was feeling full blown contractions. Suddenly, she realized she was out of time and the baby was imminent. She ended up giving birth in the store!

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Prompt: Someone hit Raya and drove off.

Raya was young and inexperienced, but not stupid. She managed to get the other car's license plate number. Then she called the police for help. Soon the other driver was caught and arrested.

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Prompt: James saw a woman across the room at a party.

He was mesmerized by her beauty and had to know who she was. He approached her and introduced himself. She told him her name was Dori and looked into his eyes. He knew right then he was in love and it was love at first sight.


Prompt: Tom had been preparing for baseball tryouts all winter.

He knew that spring came quick and wanted to be prepared. Tom's dad would take him to the batting cages everyday. So that once tryouts came, he could hit the ball well. On the day of tryouts Tom wowed the coaches and made the team.

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Prompt: Samantha was having trouble with her math homework.

No matter what she did she couldn't figure it out. Tomorrow she also had a math test! Seeing her upset, her dad came in to help. She finished her homework and got an A on the test!


Prompt: The kids were learning about the Ancient Greeks.

They all dressed up in togas. The togas were white and billowing. They read about famous Greeks as well. It was fun pretending to be part of that era.


Prompt: Rob had a new toy.

It was a drone! He loved flying it around his neighborhood. He took videos with it as well. The drone was a fun new thing to play with.


Prompt: Josh was a musician trying to write a new song.

He didn't have much time, so he churned one out quickly. He shared it all over the place but no one liked it. Finally he decided to put more effort into the song. He learned that hard work was the only way to make a good song.


Prompt: Presley Adams was named after Elvis Presley.

Her parents were huge fans of the King. Presley found his music hokey and old-fashioned. When she moved out, she had her name legally changed. Later she came to like Elvis' music and regretted the change.

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Prompt: The company's headquarters was finished.

They planted some trees in front as a finishing touch. The trees made shade in the grass. The employees could imagine sitting in the shade on their lunch break. The building was going to be a great new location for them!

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Prompt: The couple bought a new house.

It was great, except for the creepy basement. It was damn and full of cobwebs. They got to work on cleaning it out. They had big plans for making it nice.


Prompt: The family was on vacation in Florida.

They drove to see the swamp. It was dark and creepy and gloomy. They had never seen anything like it! They took lots of pictures of the swamp.


Prompt: Scully was trying to landscape the front lawn of her new home.

She didn't want to re-sod the lawn, but there were many bare spots. After eight weeks, she finally spread chicken manure across the yard. Several of her neighbors complained about the smell. Scully felt vindicated later when her lawn looked lush and green.

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Prompt: Peter's two uncles had been fighting for most of his life.

They argued easily and over practically anything. Peter was sick of it, as he loved spending time with both of them. He tried many times to broker peace, but each truce was temporary. Peter gave up, and sadly decided to simply see his uncles separately.

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Prompt: Greg was trying to lose weight.

He bought a new scale for his home. He stepped on and saw that he'd gained twenty pounds. Greg was even more determined to do well. He started working out as well.


Prompt: The cartoon was very popular.

It had funny writing and hilarious characters. Kids around the country would gather to watch it. It was on every Saturday morning for years. The kids were disappointed when it was cancelled.

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Prompt: My wife babysat her 22 month old grandnephew Timmy today.

Timmy was very active and ran around a lot. She gave him her sunglasses to play with. Timmy broke her sunglasses. Luckily it was a cheap pair.


Prompt: Len had been raised to consume meat, but always felt unsure about it.

When he saw a documentary about animal cruelty, he was decided. He resolved to become a vegetarian, and thought it would be easy. Unfortunately it wasn't as easy as he thought - he missed meat. But he was still determined to do what he felt to be the right thing.


Prompt: My friend introduced me to this seafood restaurant.

He tried to surprise me by ordering a special soup. When the waiter decided to bring the food, I was excited. I placed my spoon inside of the soup. A living squid unexpectedly started to climb on it.


Prompt: John and his family went to London for Spring Break.

They visited many historical landmarks like the Tower of London. His daughter got her ears pierced at Harrod's. They dined at restaurants all over the city. Amazingly, the kids' favorite part was passing J K Rowling's car.

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Prompt: Josh was taking care of his sister's dog while she was on vacation.

The dog got sick when he was watching it. Josh brought the dog to the vet. He called his sister to tell her the dog was sick. Josh's sister was worried and came home sooner than expected.


Prompt: A police officer stopped Cleveland in the middle of the street.

Although he was only caught for speeding, the officer attacked him. He also used pepper spray on his eyes. Cleveland was irritated and filed several charges. The police officer lost his job.

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Prompt: One day Marianna decided to write a book.

She sat down at her desk and pulled out her notebook and pen. She began to write the first page but her hand started to hurt. She realized she needed to write the book on her computer. She grabbed her laptop and wrote the first few chapters of her book.

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Prompt: Moe wanted comfortable bedding.

He bought some new sheets. They were flannel and they were so soft! He snuggled into bed that night and smiled. His new sheets were amazing!


Prompt: Randy's teacher told him that he needed to ace tomorrow's final.

Therefore, Randy studied for the entire week during the test. He felt confident when he took the exam. Although he earned an 89%, he had a D in the class. The teacher wasn't willing to curve his grade.

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Prompt: I play an online game involving warships.

The company began selling a new ship. This vessel is one I wanted, but I didn't have the money. I went on mTurk to see if I could make enough to buy it. After two days, I had gathered enough to purchase the item.


Prompt: Kat was walking home one night from the grocery store.

Out of nowhere,  a van pulled up beside her. Two women and one man got out, and assaulted Kat. Later, Kat called the cops, and described her assailants. With this information, the police were able to arrest her attackers.

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Prompt: Elsa wants the lead role in the play.

She auditions. She gives it her all. She hears back a few days later. She landed the role in the play.


Prompt: Julia was babysitting a pair of twins.

The twins were very loud and hyper. Julia wanted them to quiet down. So she had them play a game of tag. The twins then fell asleep from all the exertion.


Prompt: Lee had a garden.

He planted lots of cucumbers. Lee had more cucumbers than he thought he would. Lee pickled most of the cucumbers. He planted less cucumbers the next year.


Prompt: Mary's family liked to eat bacon.

One day at Walgreen's she bought a microwave bacon maker on sale. It promised crispy bacon without the mess. The first time she used it, the plastic of the bacon maker melted. Mary was upset the item didn't work as promised.

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Prompt: My son-in-law got his PhD in philosophy in 2011.

He has been looking for a tenure track job since. He applied for a job in Connecticut. We were hopeful as we are in Boston, not too far away. He just found out he did not get the job.


Prompt: Anna grew up vegan.

On her eighteenth birthday she went for a treat. She bought an ice cream cone! But it gave her a terrible stomachache. After 18 years, Anna had become lactose intolerant!

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Prompt: I woke up so late this morning.

I was panicked when I saw what time it was. I had to be at work on time. I threw myself together quickly. I was still thirty minutes late.


Prompt: Roy always took the same route to go home after school.

One day he was robbed by a thief on his usual route. He decided to find a new route home. He found a new route that was faster. He now walks with friends and his new route is much safer.


Prompt: The family had taken a great family photo.

The mom put it in a frame on the wall. They all admired how great the photo was. Every time she looked at it, she smiled. She decided to add other family photos as well.


Prompt: Shannon had a lot of pets.

One cat in particular shed a lot. She was tired to sweeping up fur. One day, she discovered a huge fur ball on the floor. She snapped and shaved the cat!


Prompt: Anna's cat caught a bird in the yard.

It damaged the bird's wing. Anna took the bird to a vet. The vet splinted the wing and gave Anna care instructions. Anna cared for the bird until it could fly off!


Prompt: I live in a tropical area.

We have various tropical trees in our yard. One of the trees is a large coconut tree. Every time we cookout, my husband gets coconuts from the tree. He puts a hole in them and we drink fresh coconut water.

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Prompt: Keith is skiing on the Mountains.

He is having the time of his life. Keith is going to fast down the slope. He hits a hidden rock and ascends into the air. Keith falls on his neck crushing his spine.

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Prompt: Jacob was an interpreter in Iraq.

He was on a convoy in the desert, when they hit a mine. Jacob was taken captive by ISIS. He pretended to convert to Islam. He dressed up in a burqa and was able to escape as a woman.

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Prompt: I listen to our local Public Radio.

Today, they had an interview with a Presidential Candidate. She came on and said she can't wait to put all her opponents in jail. The host tried to shush her. The Candidate apologized, and said she didn't know she was live.

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Prompt: My son's friend Tim is 27.

Tim recently moved back home with his parents. Today he complained about poor router service on Snapchat. A Snapchat friend suggested he get a job and move out. Tim said he needs time to find himself.

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Prompt: Suzy was lonely so she asked her mother for a dog.

Susie's mom told her no. The next day, Susie woke up and remembered it was her birthday. She heard barking. Susie ran from her bed and saw her mother had surprised her with a dog.


Prompt: Courtney dreamed of being a cheerleader her whole life.

She took many gymnastics lessons and classes as a child. During middle school tryouts, Courtney messed up her routine. She asked the judges if she could start over. She did her routine perfectly this time and made the team!

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Prompt: Last week my wife left her lunch bag at work.

She did not want to wait until Monday to get it. She drove down on Sunday. I went along for the ride. We ended up buying ice cream cones.

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Prompt: Martin was very bored at work.

There were no projects going on and nothing to do. He had to spend his time playing cards waiting for more work. But as nothing happened again that day, he decided to go home. Instead of wasting his time, he called in sick the next day.

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Prompt: It was a gloomy day.

The rain started pouring from the sky. The kids pulled out their umbrellas and ran for the car. They were soaked! They rushed home to dry off.


Prompt: Josh had the grill going.

He put a huge steak on it. He grilled it until it was medium-well. He put it on the plate and got ready to take a bite. He'd looked forward to this all day!


Prompt: Perry needed money for lunch.

He was still a few days before payday. He had a jar full of change in his closet. Perry rolled the change in wrappers. He was able to buy lunch with the change until payday.


Prompt: Ron had decided to buy a bicycle.

His thoughts were he was going to ride it to work to lose weight. Every morning he got up an hour earlier to prepare for the day. He got into the routine of riding his bike to work. Ron lost 20 pounds in the first month.

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Prompt: Leanna was the smartest student in her class, nothing was hard.

She grew to become a conceited person based on her academical prowess. She loved that many of her friends were jealous of the attention. One day her best friend caught her cheating and told everyone. Her reputation was forever ruined and she wasn't considered smart.

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Prompt: Jim was excited for the first day of school.

He was old enough to ride his bike to school this year. His mom told him not to leave so soon. Jim did not listen. He got to school before all the other students and teachers.

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Prompt: Jay wanted to be an air force pilot just like his dad.

He attended the same air force school that his father graduated. He plugged a lot of hours in training at the academy. Jay graduated top of his class. He now flies fighter jets for the United States Air force.

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Prompt: Kenny wanted to get a promotion at work.

His boss promised a promotion upon completion of work. Kenny spent late nights working on unfinished projects. He was able to get complete all his work by the deadline. Kenny was promoted to general manager.

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Prompt: Jenny said hi to me in person.

Although I had a crush on her, I try to act mean. She didn't understand why I spoke to her with aggression. As a result, she walked away. At the end of the day, I felt bad.


Prompt: Harry stole a credit card.

Harry used the credit card for his own payments. Harry had owed a lot of money on the stolen credit card. The authorities were notified of Harry's crimes. Harry was arrested.

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Prompt: I went to Whole Foods today.

And I felt like eating sushi. But I knew there sushi wasn't always fresh. Though I decided it buy a salmon avocado roll anyway. Afterwards, I regret not just going to a sushi restaurant.

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Prompt: Carol found a wallet in the park.

She took out the wallet owners drivers license. To her surprise the lost wallet belonged to her grandfather. Carol happily returned the wallet to her grandfather. He awarded Carol with money for an ice cream cone.

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Prompt: Harold loved riding his bike.

He fell off one day and skinned his knees. His mom put bandaids on them. Soon, he was back on his bike. He wouldn't let some scratches hold him back!


Prompt: Jade had made plans to hangout at the mall.

Her little sister wanted to tag along with Jade. She was forced by her mother take along her sister. Jade sister got lost in the mall. Mall security located her little sister for Jade.

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Prompt: Miranda wanted to buy her mom a Christmas gift.

She decided to sell some of her toys. She sat at the end of her street all day. Surprisingly, her toys all sold! She was able to buy her mom a new book.


Prompt: Travis was always amazing at mental arithmetic.

So he never needed to use a calculator. People became aware of his talent. And they encouraged him to compete in a mental arithmetic competition. Travis was happy to win first place.

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Prompt: I was talking to my friend Jack today.

I told him my stroke affected my ability to enjoy eating. He told me his sister has no sense of taste and has Ensure to stay ali. He even told me she had considered suicide. I stopped complaining.

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Prompt: The cashier checked out my items at the supermarket.

He charged me the full price for several items that were on sale. I tried to remind him that the items were discounted at 50%. However, he didn't believe me. We ended up fighting for several minutes.


Prompt: I was recently promoted at my job.

They promoted me to manager. I had the power to tell all of the employees what to do. Soon, the employees were not very fond of me. So I took them all out for a big scoop of ice cream.

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Prompt: Collin was in Las Vegas on vacation.

He decided to go to one of the buffets. There was food as far as the eye could see. Collin covered his plate with food and then went back for more. He didn't need to eat for the rest of the day.


Prompt: 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.


Prompt: John could not wait to get home and open his new phone.

He had been tracking his package all day. When he got home, the box was at his door. He opened the box to find his phone broken in a million pieces. John was disappointed and had to return his phone.

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Prompt: Alex wanted to visit his friend.

He did not want to drive there. So he found someone else going that way. He met his friend at a hotel. His parents came to get him later.


Prompt: Dave used to buy large packs of bottled water.

But he found a store near his house that refilled water. He bought large water jugs and got refills for 25 cents a gallon. And he saved lots of money on water. Dave never went back to buying bottled water again.

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Prompt: Matt is moving away.

He said bye to all his friends. He wanted a last party. His friends threw him a moving away party. He cried but is happy.


Prompt: In 2011 I went swimming.

I took my cell phone with me. I went right into the water with the phone. I could not dry it out, even using rice. I ended up getting a new phone and a waterproof case.


Prompt: Nina was tired of being the only woman in her chess club.

She made a lot of advertisements on campus. She talked to a few women friends. In the end, she managed to get one woman to join. It wasn't much, but at least she wasn't alone anymore.

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Prompt: Mable was eating soup for supper.

She decided to eat her soup in her recliner. Mable shifted in her seat. She spilled soup down her leg. Mable burned her legs.


Prompt: They didn't buy a timeshare.

But they got the gift card. Champ and Twyla got to go to a nice restaurant. It was only a fraction of the price. The catch was that they had to listen to a timeshare presentation.

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Prompt: Lynn and I met at a Chinese restaurant for lunch.

She told me she wasn't going to have lunch, though. She had finally found a weight loss center that was effective. Lynn had already lost 15 pounds in three weeks, and she was happy. So we enjoyed our conversation even though I was the only one eating.

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Prompt: Cohen was beginning to lose his hair.

His friends would tease him about his hair. He tried a hair treatment he saw on tv. His hair began to grow back. His friends stopped teasing him.


Prompt: Guillermo was very poor.

So he started to steal. He was successful at first. One day, he lingered to long in a store. And was apprehended by a local police man.


Prompt: Ryan saw ads on TV that offered new cars at low prices.

He thought he could easily afford a $200 monthly payment. But when he got to the dealership, he was surprised. That price was only for people with perfect credit, apparently. Ryan's payment would be more than double the advertised price!

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Prompt: Fred never used a shopping list.

Instead, he went to the store and bought whatever he felt like. So he bought tons of groceries. And he imagined lots of great food he could make. But he only used half of the food he bought before it expired.


Prompt: Karl heard a knock on his office door.

His boss entered and handed him an award. He said it was for being the top salesman for the year. Karl was honored. He put the award on a shelf above his desk.

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Prompt: A boy and a girl go to the water park.

They are a young couple. The like to make out there. It makes some older people uncomfortable. I do not think anyone can stop them.