Prompt: My old piano was falling apart, so I went to buy a new one.

At the store, I saw that some pianos cost as much as my car! After some deliberation, I asked if I could make payments on one. The clerk said yes, so I bought a really expensive grand piano! When I got home, it wouldn't fit in my house.


Prompt: Carla is starting sixth grade at a new school.

Her new class will not have any of her old friends. Carla tries to make new friends in her class. No one wants to be friends with Carla. She keeps trying until she does make a few friends.


Prompt: Jay was going fishing.

He packed all his supplies into the truck. He drove down to his favorite fishing spot. Jay realized he had forgotten his bait. Jay drove to a bait shop down the road to get bait.

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Prompt: Alan is starting middle school.

It is very different than elementary school. The best part is you no longer have to wear uniforms. You also have a lot more homework. Hopefully, he will have a good year.


Prompt: Jody enjoyed working in her parents garden.

One day she got an idea to create her own garden. She would grow fruits and vegetables to sale. Jody would attend farmer markets all over the area selling her food. Eventually Jody opened her own all natural garden market.

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Prompt: Cutting up old clothes to make quilts taught Jan to repurpose.

She branched into making art from old music sheets and book covers. After opening a shop to sell her work, Jan developed a following. Her decoupage and chalk-painted furniture were featured in a magazine. This led to a TV show where Jan shared her techniques with others.

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Prompt: Klaus went to the beach on vacation.

As he was sunbathing, he noticed something in the water. He went to investigate. Suddenly, Klaus felt a sharp pain in his foot. He had stepped on a jellyfish.


Prompt: Gob liked to ride his bicycle to work every day.

One day it was 114 degrees outside. Gob got sick with heat exhaustion from riding in the heat. Gob had to go to the emergency room to help his heat exhaustion. Gob took the bus to work after that.

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Prompt: I was sitting the cafe when I noticed a woman looking at me.

She came over to sit down and seemed forward. She introduced herself and we chatted for a while. I asked what she did, and she claimed to be an actress. I got two free tickets to a play tonight.


Prompt: Jenny loved talking to her customers.

They gave a sense of pride and joy for helping them. Some of her coworkers liked to talk behind her back. She asked them to hang out and go shopping when they were off. Her co workers joined her and they all became great friends.

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Prompt: Jason and Terry looked forward to the new Roller Coaster all winter.

The first day of spring, they went to the park which was open now. They were not first in line, but still the line was not that bad. They both got a little nervous as they approached the front. As they rode that first hill, they knew it was well worth the wait.


Prompt: They could barely hear me.

I was shouting. My audio was fine. My friend said my voice was muffled. I had hoped to talk to him.


Prompt: Marie was noticing her food was going missing.

She suspected her roommate was stealing her food. Marie bought a small refrigerator for her room. She began to put all her food in her room. Marie's food didn't disappear anymore.


Prompt: Mindy was trying to raise money with a car wash.

She wasn't getting any customers. She decided to offer a brownie incentive. Soon, she had more customers lining up like crazy. She made the money she needed really fast.


Prompt: Greg got caught in traffic.

He was already late to work but he was outpatient. A car in front of him eventually stopped moving. Out of frustration, he ran into it. Police officers came and arrested him.


Prompt: I saved some money during the last week of my summer break.

I initially thought that it was more than enough to buy supplies. However, my thoughts changed during the first week of school. My savings was $100 dollars. However, the price for my textbooks amounted to $400 dollars.

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Prompt: Every school year, Jaden asks his mother to be a room mom.

Jaden's mom decided that she would skip it this year. Jaden started crying when his mom told him she wasn't going to do it. Jaden's mom felt guilty. Against her better judgement she volunteered to be room mom again.


Prompt: Laurie was going camping.

She bought a new tent. It was roomy. She invited ten friends to camp with her. They all had a great time.


Prompt: Tom had his first band practice.

He played the guitar. He messed up a few times. Nobody cared though. He made it in the band.


Prompt: Linda got a box in the mail.

It was a present from her boyfriend! She ripped it open. It was a beautiful new sweater! Linda called him right away to thank him.


Prompt: Shannon saw a bird in the tree in her backyard.

It was making a nest! It took the bird hours. Finally, she was done. She sat down in the nest to rest.


Prompt: Adam used to be a big time funny celebrity.

He made hit after hit. One day Adam's comedy begin to get stale. He made one bad movie after another. Adam just wasn't funny anymore.


Prompt: Kate was spending time with her boyfriend.

She was showing him some of her favorite songs on the guitar. Suddenly, she revealed that she had written him a song. She performed it for him as he listened happily. He thanked her for the song and they felt even closer.


Prompt: This morning I woke up and checked my ebay account.

There was a notification that said I had sold three products. I carefully packaged each one of them to be mailed. Then I walked with the packages down to the mailbox and put them in. The mail lady came and picked them up.

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Prompt: Phillip was a clown for his day job.

It was a job he was very passionate about. He would spend hours perfecting his act and routine. Every show the audience hooted and hollered. Phillip loved making the crowd laugh.

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Prompt: Jonathan was a huge comic book fan.

He learned that one of his favorite comics was being adapted to film. He watched all the trailers with deep anticipation. He went with a group of friends to see the movie. Unfortunately Jonathan was severely disappointed in the movie.

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Prompt: Cindy was making three loaves of bread for her family to eat.

But her hands weren't clean while she was handling the dough. The loaves of bread, however, turned out amazing. And her family loved them. But everyone in her house became sick.


Prompt: Sandy had finally saved up enough.

She wanted to get an easy bake oven. She went and got a hammer. Sandy eyed up her piggy bank and smash! The piggy bank exploded and all the money came out.


Prompt: One day Tom decided to visit his friend.

When he got there he saw that the house was on fire. He tried to get inside but the door was locked. He then kicked it down inside he found his friend on the floor. He was able to get him out and Tom saved his friend's life.


Prompt: Brad was a quick learner at the school of music in his city.

He was the ideal student to have and many of his teachers agreed. He was a fast learner and could play any instrument they had. He became the next Beethoven and went on to write many composure. He was a genius composer and owed his success to his school of music.

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Prompt: Jeff is on a vacation with his family.

They are riding on the family boat. All of a sudden Jeff's son JT falls off. Jeff cries out for help but it's not use. There's a big circle of blood where IT fell off.

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Prompt: My family went on vacation last week.

We went up to the mountains to ski. Some of our friends were already up there. We all met at one of the cabins. It was a really fun time.


Prompt: Glen was a geeky boy at school.

He loved anime and video games, but never really talked to people. A girl in his class really liked him and invited him to sit with her. Glen was really shy and didn't want to do it. The girl took his hand at lunch and brought him to her table.

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Prompt: At the local swimming pool I was dared to dive off the high dive.

I had to suppress my terrible fear of heights. I slowly climbed the stairs to the top, and walked out onto the board. I jumped and did a terrifically painful belly flop. I learned that sometimes one should listen to his fears.


Prompt: Judith was six, and lived with her parents in Alabama.

Her parents loved Judith's southern accent. When she was seven, Judith and her family moved to Texas. In Texas, her new teachers though her accent was a speech impediment. They required Judith to take speech therapy.

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Prompt: Heather was looking for the perfect decoration for her table.

She tried candlesticks and flowers but didn't like how they looked. Finally, she tried a bowl full of lemons. It was perfect! She loved the summery look it gave her dining room.


Prompt: Nancy's car irreparably broke down.

The next day Nancy went shopping for a new vehicle. She tested many different models. She finally settled on a blue Toyota. Nancy happily drove her new car home.

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Prompt: Erika loved having candles lit.

Candles made her house feel cozy. She would keep them lit all day. She would only blow them out when she slept. The candles were comforting to her.


Prompt: Jemma was three years old and had a high fever.

Her mother decided to take her to the doctor to make sure she was ok. The doctor reassured her that she would be fine with rest and fluids. Feeling comforted, Jemma's mom took her home and put her to sleep. Jemma woke up acting like herself again.

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Prompt: Ron was playing football outside with his friends.

Ron tackled one of his friends. His friend fell and sprained his wrist. Ron and his friends decided to stop playing tackle football. They started playing tag football instead.

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Prompt: Anna was playing tennis with her brother.

He was doing well, but so was she. They played hard. In the end they tied evenly! Grinning, they agreed to a rematch!


Prompt: Megan had taken a very important math exam last week.

Today was the day of the results. She was positive that she had done a poor job. Her paper was placed face down on her desk. She flipped it over and saw that she had gotten a great grade!


Prompt: Tony's freezer had broken.

All the items in the freezer had defrosted. Tony had to throw away all the food that had gone bad. Tony called a repairman. The repairman fixed the freezer.


Prompt: I wanted a poster of a famous movie star.

However it was one hundred dollars. I could not afford such an expensive poster. I got on the computer. I was able to design a great poster that I could print for my room.


Prompt: Jack took his wife and kids to the zoo today.

Halfway through the day it started to rain. They ran inside a shop to avoid getting wet. Ten minutes later the rain stopped and the sun came out. Jack and his family continued walking around seeing the animals.

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Prompt: 5 year old Lina had a crush on her friend Brendan.

Her mom had told her about mistletoe, and Lina had created a plan. She was determined to kiss Brendan, and would use mistletoe to do it. But when she lured him under it and kissed him, he pushed her down. Lina was heartbroken, and disliked mistletoe for the rest of her life.


Prompt: Andrew never considered himself a very lucky person.

Whenever he played card games he always lost. He complained to me about his luck today, and I told him to not worry. He stopped worrying about his luck and felt a lot better. He recently noticed that he's also getting more lucky in his games.


Prompt: Donald hated pickles.

He went to a fast food place and ordered a burger. Donald forgot to order it without pickles. Donald realized there were pickles on the burger. He picked off the pickles before eating.


Prompt: I play a video game which sells ships and vehicles online.

My newest requirement is for a Scharnhorst class battleship. The total price is forty two dollars. I couldn't figure out where to get the money. Then I remembered mturk, and now I'm writing short stories.

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Prompt: One night the fan I use for white noise broke.

I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. I went to the store in the morning to buy a new fan. It was winter so no stores sold fans. I borrowed a fan from my sister so that I could sleep.

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Prompt: Jolene lived with her boyfriend Raul.

One day while cleaning out the closet she found a cat costume. Jolene confronted Raul about the costume. Raul started crying and admitted that he cheats in the costume. Jolene broke up with Raul.


Prompt: Gabe walked outside and saw his tire was flat.

He tried pumping air in the tire. The air wouldn't stay in the tire. Gabe put the spare tire on his car. He drove to a shop and got a new tire.


Prompt: Love was a thing that seemed out of reach for Ernesto.

He thought that love was only for the luckiest of people. That all changed one day when he was set up on a blind date. The date was love at first sight and they both couldn't to leave. 9 months later there was a baby and they ended up happily together.


Prompt: Trevor was on a recreational soccer team.

Each player got to pick their own jersey number. Trevor picked 11 because it was his lucky number. The shirts were numbered according to size from 1 to 20. Trevor was a tall lad and found the shirt too short on him.

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Prompt: The boy had new boots.

He walked through a dusty field. His boots got dirty. He went home. His mom scolded him for getting his new boots dirty.


Prompt: My friend's dad died.

I got out of school for the funeral. I remember the family walking with the casket. They were dressed in black. It was a sad day.


Prompt: Travis needed to have his bed just right.

He needed three fluffy pillows at each time. He fluffed them just right each night. He didn't like traveling because he couldn't bring his pillows. Nothing could keep Travis away from his pillows!


Prompt: Kat loved animals and cats in particular.

Her daughter found a litter of kittens abandoned in a barn. Kat's daughter brought her the kittens. Kat nursed the kittens to health. The kittens thrived with Kat.


Prompt: The man was feeling lost.

He went to see a guru near him. The guru told him he needed to find his purpose. THe man focused on what he was passionate about. He decided he would make a career change.


Prompt: Tammy went home after school.

She was disappointed and glum. After all, her parents had forgotten her birthday! But when she walked in, she got shocked. Her family all jumped out and yelled Surprise!


Prompt: Scott thought he was one of the best basketball players.

Eric disagreed and challenged Scott to a game. The game was very close and it came down to the last minute. Eric won by only two points. Now Eric is the best basketball player.

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Prompt: There was a park close to my elementary school.

We went there to do the mile run. I had a great time. One time a boy named Desmond won the mile. He ran the whole thing in sandals.


Prompt: The kids needed a snack.

Their mom gave them a plate of cheese. They gobbled it up in a minute. She cut some more and put it on the plate. They were so hungry they knew they'd finish that, too!


Prompt: Ken never played the lottery but bought a ticket one time.

He won the jackpot and became an instant multimillionaire. With so much money available to him, he could do a lot of good. He helped many charities. And as he was smart, he invested his money so it'd last a long time.


Prompt: Lara was five when she decided on being a professional ice skater.

She would learn through the years how to ice skate. Her parents hired a professional coach to assist with training. Lara coach taught her how to stay focused during major events. Lara went on to win an Olympic gold medal for ice skating.

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Prompt: Margery was making toast with butter.

Then she realized she was out of butter. She decided to use margarine instead. Then Margery realized something amusing. She was Margery making margarine.


Prompt: Kelly went to the animal shelter.

She adopted a sweet puppy. She took him home and spoiled him. The dog now had toys and food and a nice bed. Kelly wanted to make his life special.


Prompt: Matthew always completed his homework.

One day when he looked in his yellow folder, it was missing. He began frantically searching throughout his bag for his homework. He then told the teacher that he lost his homework. The teacher was nice and told him to give it tomorrow.

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Prompt: We went to our building's summer party last week.

The staff took photos. They announced the photos would be up on Facebook. I did not see any photos all week. They said they had technical issues and would post photos soon.


Prompt: Suzy dropped her bag by accident.

She couldn't find it. All the sudden she found it. A nice woman found it for her. So Suzy treated her to lunch.


Prompt: I was encouraged to write a thank you note.

There was an older guy who gave me rides home from school. I told him how thankful I was. I said I hope he could keep giving me rides. He seemed to like it.


Prompt: ALex was an honor roll student with sharp skills and wit.

He would win the school's local spelling bee's with ease and grace. No one came close to his high level of astuteness. He became bored with the competition and sought for a challenge. In the end he was never beat and remained the school's smartest pupil.

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Prompt: Cynthia stepped on stage in front of her school.

Her act was to sing and play the piano. After performing her piece, the audience applauded loudly. The judges appeared very impressed. She won first prize in the talent show.

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Prompt: Tim bought a new house.

Immediately, the plumbing started leaking. Tim was frustrated. It was going to cost a fortune to fix! Tim wondered if homeownership was really that great.


Prompt: Marion was driving on the highway in the early morning.

The road was caked in a thick layer of fog. Even with headlights, Marion could barely see. She drove extra carefully for the entire commute. Marion was relieved when she reached her destination.

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Prompt: Not long ago a family from my church adopted a little girl from China.

They had planned to adopt locally but Li's situation was dire. They were contacted because Li could be put out on the streets soon. Apparently a seven year old girl is a waste of space in the orphanage. Don't worry Li, you're home now and you're wanted here!

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Prompt: Woody went to the hen house to feed the chickens.

He first fed his favorite chicken Betty. Betty was very happy to see him and immediately ate her food. Woody then started to feed another chicken named Lorena. Then out of nowhere a snake struck at him!


Prompt: The kids liked hiking.

They went to a park that had lots of caves. They explored them until they stumbled on some cave drawings. These were incredible! They ran to tell a park ranger what they had found.


Prompt: Darcy ran very slowly.

The other children at her school made fun of her because she was slow. She complained to her mother about her problem. Her mother bought her fancy running shoes. Now the children laugh at her new shoes.

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Prompt: My mom told Henry to take out the trash.

He agreed that he understood. However, he immediately went to sleep as soon as he came home. The garbage truck passed the house without stopping  the next day. My mom woke Henry up and smacked him.


Prompt: Arthur and his wife Diana were watching the news.

A high-profile politician was caught taking bribes. The politician made a tearful apology on live television. Arthur thought it was a sincere apology, but Diana felt it was fake. The couple ended up arguing whether or not the politician was genuine.

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Prompt: The couple went to the amusement park.

There were a lot of rides to ride. The couple went all around the park. The couple had a good time. The couple was going to go back to the park.


Prompt: Shawn is camping.

Shawn wanders in the woods. He cannot find his way back. Shawn panics and looks for his compass. He cannot find it and is lost.


Prompt: Mary likes to read.

She bought three new books last week. Today she finished the last one. She doesn't have any more money to buy more books. She decides to start downloading them for free.


Prompt: Jake was playing in the sandbox.

Suddenly another kid toddled over and hit him. Jake was stunned! But he bit his lip to keep from crying. He knew the child was too young to be blamed.


Prompt: Career day took place in my library.

The principal made an announcement about lunch. He said that she kids should eat before the adults. Yet, they managed to finish all of the food. The adults didn't have the opportunity to eat.

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Prompt: Anna was stung by a yellow hornet.

Her arm swelled up and turned red. She had not known she was allergic! She went to the urgent care clinic. There, they gave her a shot to help reduce the swelling.


Prompt: Murray never liked to clean his room.

He would leave huge piles of clothing on his floor. Sometimes he never washed any of the clothing. Most of the time his room smelled awful. Murray started paying his little sister money to clean his room.

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Prompt: Darryl and Lauren hired a photographer to shoot engagement photos.

They spent a lot of time preparing and picking what to wear. On the day of the shoot, they drove to a nice grassy field. The photographer spent the next hour shooting them in different poses. The photos ended up turning out fantastic.

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Prompt: Javier was tech savvy.

All his friend relied on him for tech help. He loved being of service but his friends often abused him. They called for simple matters they could have looked up themselves. Javier eventually only accepted to help when it was an emergency.

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Prompt: Leo was always the best at chess.

When he got an aneurysm, his friends thought he wouldn't play anymore. As a matter of fact, he couldn't play for quite a while. But as months passed he regained enough to play a game. When he won, Leo felt he had overcome a great challenge.

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Prompt: Bill loved to try new foods.

There was a new Thai restaurant opening up in town. He invited Kathy to come to dinner with him. The staff and food were both wonderful. Bill had a great time.

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Prompt: Sara was pregnant.

She went to the doctor, who gave her some surprising news. It was twins! Sara was nervous and excited. She could hardly believe it!


Prompt: The family had packed their bags.

They were leaving for a two week vacation. They planning on visited several European countries. It was the trip of a lifetime! They gathered their things and headed towards the airport.

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Prompt: Jill loved watching reality TV shows.

She actually dreamed to be part of one. One day, she decided to sign up for one of the upcoming shows. She got chosen to participate. Jill was very proud to finally be a star in her own TV show.

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Prompt: Jamie gathered up her supplies.

She walked to the school for her first day. She got a new locker and new books. She made new friends and met her new teacher. She was excited to go back to school!


Prompt: I had to go shopping for my son the other day.

He is starting preschool soon. He needed a lot of new clothes. Everytime I buy him clothes, he destroys them so quickly. I think I will just pick out some cheap ones.


Prompt: We were on the floor of an Offspring Concert.

When the band started to play, a mosh pit formed in the center. I slowly made my way to the pit and ran around in it. After a few minutes, I got hit in the face and fell down. I ended up with a concussion and bloody nose.

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Prompt: My school was hosting a small tournament one day!

They were inviting a small amount of people to compete. On the day of the tournament the shout-casters were sick! The organizer was scrambling to find people so I offered to do it. He was very happy and I went on to cast the tournament!


Prompt: One day Jane was sitting in her kitchen when she heard a large boom.

The boom made the whole house shake! It turns out someone's car brakes failed and they ran into her house! Luckily no one was hurt and they both had insurance. Jane got her house fixed and hoped it wouldn't happen again!

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Prompt: My coach said to wait until she threw the ball.

I had tried to snatch it out of her hand. I just ran up to her. This was part of a game. It was like ultimate frisbee.


Prompt: Chet played soccer in a local league.

Chet's team came out in first place in the league. The league had its closing ceremonies. The league awarded the teams with medals and trophies. Chet's team got the biggest trophy in their age group.

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Prompt: Leah got kicked out of her house.

Her friend Kim offered her a place to stay. Leah packed up all her clothes and things. She brought her things to Kim's house. Leah stayed at Kim's until she found an apartment.

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Prompt: My daughter is going back to school next week.

I am am actually really excited. This has been a very long summer. It has been hard trying to find things to do. It will be a nice break when she goes back.


Prompt: Andy loved to play pool.

He needed one hundred dollars to enter the big tournament. He set up a car wash. All his friends came out to help him. He placed second in the pool tournament.


Prompt: Nick, Dan, and Michelle were huge fans of the Godzilla movies.

They often watched them together. They owned posters from their favorite films. One day they decided to go to the local Godzilla festival. They were thrilled to get their posters signed by an original actor.

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Prompt: Jim was a great runner.

He bought a new pair of sneakers for the race. On the fifth mile, he got a huge blister. Jim hated his new shoes! He took them off and ran barefoot.

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Prompt: The man did not get elected.

There were plenty of hot dogs. He held a rally for everyone. The man was running for sheriff. He was a police officer.

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Prompt: Anna threw a picnic party.

She had all her friends bring a dish. Ten people ended up coming. Together they had a huge variety of food! Anna's picnic party idea was a success.

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Prompt: Vicki was great at growing flowers.

She had a big, beautiful orchid. Every week, she put two ice cubes on the soil. She said that was her trick for keeping it alive. Her fellow gardeners thanked her for the tips.


Prompt: Diane was going to a dance.

Her boyfriend brought her a corsage. He tried to pin it to her dress and missed. She screamed and blood poured from her skin. Her night was ruined!


Prompt: The boy wanted to play baseball.

His parents signed him up for baseball. He went to the first practice. He was scared. He made a lot of friends at practice.


Prompt: Johnny studied all summer for algebra II.

He did not do good in algebra I. He wanted to do better. The year started off great. Johnny got an A in the class.


Prompt: The boy's favorite toy was missing.

He looked all over the house. He looked under the furniture. He finally went into the basement. The ball was in the basement.


Prompt: Rita's mom wanted a rose bush in the yard.

Rita decided to give her a rose bush for Mother's Day. At night she secretly planted the bush. The thorns scratched her in the darkness. But her mother's happiness in the morning was worth the effort.

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Prompt: Van hadn't shaved in months.

His bear was big and gnarly. He was very proud of his facial hair. He took good care of it. Van decided he would continue to grow it out!


Prompt: Mario started a t shirt business.

He made humorous t shirts that sold well. A competitor stole one of Mario's t shirt designs. Mario took his competitor to court, and won the lawsuit. With a settlement in his favor, he laughed all the way to the bank.

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Prompt: Miley had wanted to sing in the church choir.

She was told there was no room for any new singers. Last Sunday she was asked to fill in for a week. Miley gladly accepted the invite. She now sings with choir every week.


Prompt: I met someone the other night.

We were playing flashlight tag. We hid in the dark from people with flashlights. We never got caught. I never saw her again.


Prompt: Ian loved playing sports.

But he hated letting down others. After he joined his school's soccer team, he was afraid of messing up. During an important game, he failed to block the goal. Overridden with guilt, he decided to not play anymore team sports.

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Prompt: In 2013 I had a spine surgery and I was only 27 years old.

I have a disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and it's cruel. After numerous medicines and nerve blocks the doctors were worried. They believed it could spread further, they wanted to try and stop it. They performed a surgery where they placed a spinal cord stimulator.

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Prompt: Terry wants to be a truck driver when he grows up.

He studies semis and can tell you all about them. After graduation, he plans to attend a driving school. While at driving school, he accidentally wrecks the test semi! Terry is not so sure that he wants to be a truck driver after all.

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Prompt: Will was on a fishing trip.

He felt a pull on his line. Will started to reel in his line. He suddenly felt a slight pop. The line had broken.


Prompt: Jimmy was in a shooting competition.

He aimed for the target. He missed by a foot! Jimmy focused and tried again. He hit the bullseye on the next try.


Prompt: Dave struggled to learn how to draw.

And people told him that he was wasting his time. But he ignored them and kept drawing. And he eventually became a well known art teacher. Dave's patience paid off.


Prompt: Rich came home from vacation and was horrified.

For some reason, his house smelled really bad! He wandered around, looking for the source of the smell. He found a gallon of sour milk on the table. Rich opened windows to dissipate the smell.

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Prompt: We decorated our home every Christmas.

I always set out my Charlie Brown Christmas set. Last year I had trouble finding Charlie Brown. When I did find him near the dog's bed, he had a hole in his head. My boxer dog had bitten Charlie Brown's head to pieces.

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Prompt: The kids liked doing art projects.

Clay was their favorite medium. They would sculpt bowls and vases. Then they would put them in the kiln. They loved showing off their projects.


Prompt: The family liked going bowling together.

None of them were good at it but they still had fun. One day, they bet to see who could get the best score. The mom won by 30 points! The family all laughed as she celebrated.


Prompt: Oliver liked learning card tricks.

He spent hours perfecting his technique. One day he decided to practice on his dad. His dad picked a randomly selected card from the deck. In moments, Oliver was able to correctly guess the card.

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Prompt: Jessie bought a new shirt.

When she brought the shirt home, she found a hole in it. Jessie brought the shirt back to the store. The store allowed her to exchange the shirt. Jessie checked the shirt before leaving the store.


Prompt: Jordan was a local musician.

He was playing his first gig at a park. Jordan rehearsed hard for the show. The show was a success. A regional artist came into the area and Jordan opened for him.

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Prompt: John had a girlfriend in high school.

John introduced his girlfriend to his friend Joe. John's girlfriend decided she would rather date Joe. Joe decided it would be okay to date John's girlfriend. John lost both his friend and his girlfriend that day.


Prompt: Nancy was trying to lose weight.

She counted each calorie she ate. Soon, she was down ten pounds. Nancy was determined to keep going. By the end of the year, she had lost another ten!


Prompt: Kate was playing a huge going away party for her brother.

She invited thirty of both their closes friends and family. She even booked a DJ to play at the event. Kate order a lots of food and drinks for the party. Her brother was very happy with the surprise party.

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Prompt: William wanted to listen to his favorite record.

While opening the sleeve, he noticed it was scratched. A note was left from his brother, admitting that it was him. William was very upset, but was glad that his brother was honest. He accepted his brother's apology and decided to buy a new one.

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Prompt: Jimmy had been very responsible with his chores lately.

His mom decided to get him a pet. She brought him to the pet store. He chose a chameleon. He named it Ziggy.


Prompt: A child was kicking Morgan's seat on an airplane.

She was very annoyed. She told the parents to stop the child. But the parents got annoyed. As a result, Morgan had a terrible plane ride.


Prompt: One day some kids at school decided to have a rap battle.

Alec and Ron faced off. People voted for who they thought should win. Everyone voted for Alec. Alec won the battle.


Prompt: Larson had bought a new house.

He was putting his old house up for sale. Larson met with a real estate agent. They agreed on a price to sell the house. Larson and the real estate agent eventually sold the house.


Prompt: The end of 2015 brought the end of my highest weight.

I finally had enough and decided to schedule the surgery to fix it. The process went so quickly! Before I knew it I was seemingly already in the post-op recovery room. It's been 7 months and I keep melting away the fat!

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Prompt: Lee likes rainy days the most.

He gets to spend time indoors on rainy days. He makes his favorite tea only on rainy days. He also spends time playing video games during rainy days. Lee often wishes it would rain every day.


Prompt: One day the Schier family played Capture the Flag.

They divided into two teams. The game lasted two hours. The winning team got taken out for dinner by the losing team. Everyone had a fun day.

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Prompt: Jill loved butter.

But she noticed that she was gaining weight. So she made efforts to use less butter when she cooked. But she couldn't resist it. So she decided to eat just butter despite her weight.


Prompt: Kenneth was traveling out of town.

Dinnertime was approaching and Kenneth didn't have plans. Kenneth didn't know any of the restaurants in the town. He asked a local for advice on dining. Kenneth went to one of the restaurants the local recommended.


Prompt: Charlie was working on his car.

He touched something hot and burned his arm. It hurt so bad! He put aloe on it. He was afraid he would have a big scar.


Prompt: Alex was at a restaurant with a friend.

His friend had ordered an appetizer. Alex tried part of the appetizer. He really liked the appetizer. Alex bought one of the appetizers to take home for himself.


Prompt: Cay and her dad were fishing one afternoon.

Cay caught a big sturgeon. Her dad helped her clean it. Then Cay's mom fried it up for dinner. Cay was proud for feeding her family!


Prompt: Rod was trying to find a parking spot at the mall.

All the close parking spots were taken. Rod saw a car leaving a parking spot near the building. Rod waited for the car to leave. He was able to take the car's parking spot.


Prompt: Bob was working in his shop.

He was building a shelf. The shelf was going to house all his book. He worked all day on it. When it was finished, Bob was eager to hang it up.


Prompt: Les wanted to get tickets to Wimbledon.

He found out the more economical tickets were sold out. He discovered he couldn't afford what was left, which were pricier. To his surprise, his friend gave him two tickets for his birthday. Les went to the event with his friend, and had a great time.

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Prompt: Rose liked to draw.

Her parents discouraged her. They said that it didn't pay. But Rose persevered. And she got a scholarship for it.


Prompt: The band was on tour.

They had a fancy new tour bus. It had a kitchen and separate bedrooms. The bus was a great way to travel. They spent months in it on tour.


Prompt: Ashley had a sleepover at her house one night.

They all told ghost stories after lights-out. None of them got scared because they were giggling too much. Then they went to sleep. They all had fun that night.


Prompt: The score was tied.

The volleyball game had come down to the wire. The athletes were all giving it their all. The Americans spiked the ball and it hit the ground. They had won!

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Prompt: Kevin was having a bunch of friends over.

His mom liked for him to have playdates. The kids all ran around and played with nerf guns. They screamed and laughed and had a great time. Kevin asked if they could come over the next day as well.


Prompt: Jane loved eating fortune cookies.

She got one that had a great fortune! It told her she would have lots of wealth in her life. Jane showed it to everyone and bragged about it. They told her that fortune cookies were dumb.

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Prompt: Cabot's summer break was finally over.

She had a wonderful summer this year. She can't wait to see her friends at school. It is hard to get to sleep the night before classes start. After a good breakfast, she was finally an official eighth grader.

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Prompt: Jim worked in an office.

He walked to the copier to make a copy. It was jammed. Jim stuck his hand inside the machine. He heard a noise, and it chopped his hand clean off.


Prompt: Eliza was eating japanese food.

She was eating delicious shrimp and carrots. Then she bit down on something crunchy. She pulled the thing out of her mouth. She was eating a big cockroach.


Prompt: Kevin had been having lots of pain in his back.

He went to a doctor to talk about it. The doctor diagnosed him with scoliosis. Kevin was given a brace to wear. It was uncomfortable, but would help him in the long run.


Prompt: Jon had worked very hard at his science project.

Jon brought it to the science fair and set up a booth for all to see. Jon's project was very popular and received many visitors. Jon answered many people's questions regarding his amazing project. Jon was very happy to win the blue ribbon for his science project!

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Prompt: Erma joined an insect bug club.

She enjoyed collecting tiny insects for her collection. Erma planned on becoming an Entomologist one day. She likes studying about the variety of bugs in the world. Erma would later grow up to be a famous Entomologist.

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Prompt: I was asked to leave.

There was a security guard talking to me. I was in a Wal-mart parking lot. My friend was with me. I had decided to play her a song.


Prompt: I used an ATM today.

As I was withdrawing money a man came up to me. He said the ATM was broken, as he could not get money. I said it was working for me. I helped him check his balance, which was in the negative.


Prompt: Jim and Martha knew buying a house was hard.

But they did not think it was that hard! Little did they know there were a lot of steps to be taken. Once everything was finalized they could buy a house. They were very happen when they signed the last paper.


Prompt: We went to a nice romantic getaway for our anniversary.

We got couples massages and just relaxed all weekend. The place came with a free breakfast so we checked it out. We ordered some french press coffee for breakfast. Oh my it was some of the best coffee I have ever had in my whole life.

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Prompt: Paula was visiting the zoo.

She saw a monkey swinging through the trees. She laughed and took pictures of him. Monkeys were her favorite animal! She was happy she had seen her favorite creature that day.

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Prompt: Alex liked the wallpaper in his living room.

One day he noticed it had started to peel. He searched and searched for the same wallpaper to replace it. He couldn't find a match, so he decided to change all the walls. Alex ended up liking what he found and was content.


Prompt: Andy watched Star Trek with his brother Finn.

As they watched, Andy said he wanted to be an astronaut. Finn laughed and said that was never going to happen. Andy didn't mind. He knew one day he would prove his brother wrong.


Prompt: Greta always enjoyed stand up comedy.

She decided to try doing stand up at a local open mic. Her jokes totally bombed, and she left the stage in tears. Greta decided to improve her stand up routine. After a year of doing stand up comedy, she won $50 in a local contest.

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Prompt: Mary wanted to make banana muffins.

She realized she didn't have enough eggs. She called her neighbor Carmela to ask if she could borrow some eggs. Her Carmela brought two eggs over. When they were ready, Mary shared the muffins with Carmela.


Prompt: Frank's family were ready to go out and have fun.

But it started to rain. The were all sad because they really wanted to go out. Frank put on a movie and ordered some pizza. Frank and his family still had fun that day.


Prompt: Ryan liked to act.

Ryan auditioned for a play. He got the part. He was very excited. Bryan spent a lot of time practicing.

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Prompt: It was said to scare away gophers.

The device shook the ground every hour. It was the size of a softball. We had been having some trouble with raccoons. It was a gift for the garden.

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Prompt: The teacher introduced us to a new chapter in the book.

He spoke too fast since the chapter was extremely long. After a half an hour, the whole class became confused. Some students decided to leave early. Although I was lost, I tried to remain in class and ask questions.

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Prompt: Frank needs a new car.

His old one is junk. Frank goes to the dealership. He picks out a red car. Frank is happy he bought a new car.


Prompt: Kim needed extra cash to pay bills so she taught art classes.

Kim wasn't an artist, but thought she could fool them. At the first class, she instructed her students on abstract art. She slapped some paint randomly on a canvass and presented it. One of the students declared it looked more like an abstract fart.

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Prompt: My son's friend returned from Texas to Boston this week.

He went to Texas to find himself. When he returned he needed a job. He wore a tie for an interview as a janitor. My son wondered if he was a bit overdressed.


Prompt: I got my driver's license back.

I was able to pay someone else instead. A lady rejected my offer. I told her I would pay for part of her car damage. I had caused a wreck.

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Prompt: Carl was not happy with his new upstairs neighbors.

They rudely played loud music for hours on end. Carl asked them to be more considerate, to no avail. He appealed to his landlady for some relief. Carl's landlady helped him move to a different unit in the building.

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Prompt: Today Logan is having a babysitter.

His auntie is coming to babysit. They play with stickers and dinosaurs. They giggle a lot. They have a lot of fun.


Prompt: The teacher introduced himself to the class.

He mentioned the supplies we needed, including a math software. I was aware of the textbook, not the software. I had a lot of anxiety since I had no money. However, my mom allowed me to borrow money to buy the software.

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Prompt: Nancy got into a car accident today.

Although she wasn't at fault, she had to pay several expenses. As a result, she was charged with several late bill payments. Since she owed more money, she couldn't make the payments. However, her mom loaned her some money to help her out.

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Prompt: The two schools hated each other.

They'd had a rivalry for years. When their football teams met in the tournament, it was tense. Both sides yelled and cheered. The blue team ended up winning!

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Prompt: May was late to meet her mother for a dinner at the restaurant.

As she knew it bothered her mom, she stopped to buy her flowers. The short detour made her late even more. When she arrived, flowers in hands, her mom was gone. She had left her a card saying it was one time too late.


Prompt: Rob needed to bake a cake for someone's birthday.

But it was too hot to turn on his oven. So he planned to bake the cake late at night. But he had trouble staying awake. When he woke up, he realized he never baked the cake.


Prompt: Yancy worked in a coal mine.

One morning the mine collapsed. Yancy gathered his fellow miners together. They started digging a hole. With Yancy's lead, they were free by the end of the day.


Prompt: A kitten named Tiny Tammy loved to run, jump, and play.

She would adventure all around the house, exploring every crook. One day, the door closed behind her and she couldn't get out! Tiny Tammy meowed for hours, alone and afraid. Her owner heard her pleas for help and rescued the tiny little kitten.

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Prompt: Travis took a wrong turn and got lost in the desert.

He stopped at a gas station and bought a soda. He looked into the distance and saw a giant water park. Travis started running and then stopped. He realized he was chasing a mirage.

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Prompt: Jim walked into a bank and noticed a man in a hood.

The man drew a weapon and demanded money from the clerk. Jim walked behind him and quickly disarmed the man. The bank clerk was very thankful. Jim then drew his own weapon, and demanded money.


Prompt: Julie was struggling in Calculus.

She needed a C on the final exam to pass the class. She studied for many hours. When she sat down to take the exam, her mind went blank. She failed the exam and the class.


Prompt: Ken went to the beach to go surfing.

He looked into the ocean and saw many fins. Ken figured they were sharks and kept his distance. In the water, scuba divers swam around freely. They had put on fins on their heads to keep the surfers away.

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Prompt: The house had been abandoned.

Everything was covered in dust. The new owner was going to clean it up. It took her two days to get all the dust off of everything. When she was done, it looked great!


Prompt: John was nervous about his science test at school the next day.

He stayed up all night and studied very hard. He woke up late the next day and didn't have time to eat. He raced to school and sat down nervously. All the studying paid off and John aced his test.


Prompt: Marvin was working in the kitchen at a restaurant.

He was making a cheeseburger for a customer. Marvin double checked the ticket before sending it out. The ticket indicated it was supposed to be a regular burger. Marvin put the cheeseburger aside and began making the correct order.


Prompt: Todd was really struggling.

Math was too hard for him! He studied every night. Eventually, his grades improved. Todd was really proud of himself!


Prompt: The family was bored.

They decided to go see a movie. They picked a comedy. It was so funny! They had a great night laughing together.


Prompt: When I was a kid I wanted a dog.

My parents finally gave in. The dog was fun for awhile, then a chore. My parents were upset they were doing all the work. We all decided to find it a new home.


Prompt: Gabe was trick or treating with his cousins.

Gabe was the youngest one in the group. His cousins ran off and left him alone. Gabe was scared and crying when he finally got home. Gabe's cousins got in trouble for leaving him behind.


Prompt: Kelly was missing her daughter.

She organized a search party. They all branched out and looked for her. They discovered some clues in the woods. They called the police right away.


Prompt: Nan was shopping for summer.

She bought some shorts. They were really cute! Nan was excited for the weather to improve so she could wear them. She had a great summer wardrobe!


Prompt: Kurt loved waterslides.

The tube slide was his favorite! He rode it dozens of times in one day. He would stand in line for a long time just to ride again. The slide was fast and fun!


Prompt: Mary Wikem had a cat that always stayed inside.

One day, the cat sneaked outside when nobody was looking. It found a large tree, climbed it and got stuck! Mary Wikem found it and called the fire department for help. After a short while, the cat was rescued and brought back inside.

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Prompt: My friend and I were playing on a swingset.

We were swinging as high as we could and then jumping off. Tom challenged me to see who could jump the furthest. We both jumped at the same time and I landed on my side. When I got up my right arm was broken.


Prompt: Mina was coming home from work.

There was a lot of traffic in front of her. Mina decided to take a shortcut home. Mina got lost. She had to call her boyfriend to give her directions home.

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Prompt: My key wouldn't fit.

The school had changed my dorm lock. An adviser wanted to meet with me. I had my payment worked out with someone. I had been behind on my payments.

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Prompt: Tom loved serving fancy treats.

He bought a cheese slicer for a party he was hosting. He carefully sliced some cheese. He put them on a plate and served them. His guests were very impressed.


Prompt: Missy had been playing basketball with her Girl Scout troop.

She was the only one on the team not to make a basket. It was the last game of the season and the ball got passed to her. She took a shot and waited what seemed like forever. The ball went into the hoop and she jumped up and smiled.

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Prompt: Kia was shot in a drive-by incident.

A passerby saw the whole thing. He wrote down the license plate of the car. Then he took her to the hospital. Kia was grateful for the kind stranger's help.

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Prompt: Travis invited his church to his house.

He said they could have a potluck. No one agreed on what they would bring. Everyone showed up with a dessert! Travis laughed and started to eat a piece of pie.


Prompt: Jamie was almost ready to move out of her parents' house.

She packed three boxes full of her belongings and taped them close. As Jamie loaded her car her mother asked if she had seen their cat. Jamie told her she hadn't and drove off to her new apartment. While unpacking,Jamie found the family cat asleep in one of her boxes.

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Prompt: Dick had a world map poster hung on his bedroom wall.

The poster was covered with pins and labels. It represented all the places Dick wanted to travel one day. Every day Dick would research new countries and add them to his list. It wasn't long before Dick booked his first trip.

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Prompt: Ida hated cats.

Then her sister begged her to take in a foster cat. Ida grudgingly agreed. Soon she realized she loved the little fur ball! Ida had fallen in love with cats!


Prompt: Roy was the fastest runner on the team.

His team made it to the state finals. Roy decided to get extra practice to prepare for the state finals. He ran an extra hour everyday. Thanks to his practice Roy got 1st place in the state finals.

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Prompt: Ona wanted to learn Spanish.

She signed up for the elective class her school offered. At first she struggled to pronounce the strange words. But soon she was learning rapidly. Ona's teacher even said she was the best in the class!


Prompt: I had to drive to the parking office to get my parking permit renewed.

At the parking office, I took my parking permit in with me. Inside, they told me that I did not need to bring the permit in. They renewed my license and gave me a brand new parking permit. But when I got back to my car, I had received a parking ticket.

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Prompt: Timothy was very good with horses.

He could make the wildest horse very calm. He was hired very fast by a farmer for his special skill. The farmer asked him to give classes for those who feared horses. Timothy did it and became very famous doing so.

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Prompt: Bill's friends always complimented his cooking.

And one joked that he should sell his food. Bill took it seriously and started selling food in his front yard. He made burgers, fries, potatoes, and pizza. And over time, Bill's food became very popular.

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Prompt: The women all chatted online.

They were friends through a message board. They'd been posting there for years. It was a great place to make friends. They valued their online friendships a lot.


Prompt: Ellen thought she'd invite a few people over.

A hundred people ended up showing up! The party was out of control. Ellen was panicked. She told them all to leave immediately.


Prompt: Baby Charlotte looked down at the floor.

She wasn't sure. But she lifted her foot anyway. Then she put it down! Baby Charlotte had taken her first step!


Prompt: Aly planted a tree in her backyard.

Soon, a bird moved in! She built a nest and laid some eggs. Aly liked to watch the bird fly in and out. It was a beautiful creature!


Prompt: Lou was helping his dad weed around the bushes.

All of a sudden he felt a sharp sting. He looked at his arm and saw there were bees on it. He had accidentally disturbed their nest. He ran off as quickly as he could before he was swarmed.


Prompt: Zelda was making brownies for a party and ran out of cocoa powder.

She saw an unlabeled package of powder that looked like cocoa. She added it to the brownies and baked them. The house began to smell like cinnamon bread. She had invented a new dessert, cinnamon brownies!

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Prompt: Greg got a new car and was eager to try it.

He went on the highway hoping to go very fast. But when he arrived there, there was an accident. The whole highway was stuck in traffic. Greg wasn't happy and he planned for a new escapade while waiting.


Prompt: Grandma was depressed when her best friend moved away.

She missed her companionship and felt too old to make new friends. I convinced her to try volunteering with an animal rescue shelter. She found a sweet cat companion and met some kind, like minded people. Best of all was learning she could still make a positive difference.

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Prompt: I visited my sister last week.

We drove to the mountains for the weekend. We had to take the long way. Wildfires had closed the road for the short way. The smoke in the air made it hard to breathe.


Prompt: Ellen was planning to do her homework.

But she decided to take a break. When she woke up, however, it was already the next morning. And she only finished half of her homework on the bus. Ellen decided not to be so careless about breaks.

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Prompt: Stella was born to be the prettiest girl in the room.

She would pretend to be a model walking the catwalk while growing up. At the age of 15 she won her first contest as a teen beauty singer. She grew up to perform and become a beauty queen 55 times. At the age of 55 she was still considered a beauty queen and a legend.

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Prompt: The kids were excited.

The parade would be by any moment! They had their bags ready to collect candy. When the floats drove by, they scrambled to get everything they threw. They soon had full bags!

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Prompt: Grandma was 87, and still drove her car.

Her daughter took her to the eye doctor. The doctor told Grandma that she didn't see well enough to drive. Grandma was upset, and didn't know how she was going to get around. Her daughter said that she could take her wherever she needed to go.


Prompt: Jeffrey enjoys eating sandwiches a lot.

His mom started to pack sandwiches for lunch for him. After Jeffrey ate a sandwich, he said it tasted bad. His mom said that she forgot to put cheese on the sandwich. Jeffrey had to make a new sandwich with cheese on it.

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Prompt: Mary always wanted to visit New York.

Her parents promised to take her this summer. She made a bucket list of all the tourist stops in New York. Mary later lost the bucket list. She had to start a new one three days before her trip.

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Prompt: Julie lived next to an alley.

There were cats that lived there. They would meow all day and night. Julie couldn't take it anymore! She started shooing them away when they would meow at her.


Prompt: Billy did not like the basement.

It was dark and cold. His ball had fallen down the stairs. He did not go down in the basement. He made his dad get the ball.


Prompt: John was drinking while driving.

John hit someone with his car. John had severely injured a passenger. The passenger would die in the hospital. John was arrested for a dui homicide.

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Prompt: Martha was planning her grocery list.

She was hosting Thanksgiving for all her family. She carefully planned it out. Then she bought all the items. She couldn't wait to get cooking!


Prompt: Zelda was walking around the hills of her country.

She noticed a horse grazing on grass. Zelda snuck up and jumped on its back. The horse reared up and started galloping. Zelda hung on for dear life, enjoying the ride.

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Prompt: Henry attended his Biochemistry class for the first time.

He didn't do very well for the first exam due to anxiety issues. However, he never tried seeking tutoring or help. He also continued his ordinary study habits. He ended up failing the next two exams and eventually the class.

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Prompt: I cleaned my room recently to make it easier to get around.

First, I picked up things off the floor. Then, I threw out old things. Finally, I polished some shiny surfaces. It made me more relaxed to know that my area was now clean.


Prompt: Crosby's boss was decided to give out raises.

She wasn't sure who to give a raise to, so she started evaluating. She decided on the person that always picks up shifts. Crosby wasn't happy that she didn't get the raise. She wasn't sure if she wanted to continue working there so she quit.


Prompt: Lindsey wanted some money to buy a new dress.

Lindsay told her mother that her daughter needed new school clothes. Lindsay brought a new red dress with the money her mother gave her. Lindsay's mother asked her where she got the new red dress. Lindsay felt guilty about lying to her mother.

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Prompt: Anna got a summer job at an ice cream parlor.

It was her very first job. At first she disliked the long hours. But as she got used to it, she started to like it. Soon Anna was enjoying herself at work!


Prompt: Jennifer got rear ended in traffic.

She reported it to her insurance and put her car in the shop. Her insurance company paid for her to have a rental car. Jennifer got a much newer, nicer rental than her own car. She was very disappointed when she had to return it.


Prompt: My nephew works for a construction company.

He was complaining about work while talking to his mom. He said the owner hired a friend and paid him more. His mother said that was the way of the world. He hung up in disgust.

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Prompt: The network had developed a mini series about the 1980's.

The tv viewers were really interested in it. They watched it every night. The ratings were huge. The network ordered another season.


Prompt: Cassandra was picking oranges on a farm.

The work was hard and grueling. She paused her work and looked around. Slowly, Cassandra took an orange and put it in her pocket. The supervisor suddenly hollered her name.

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Prompt: Our neighbors Alice and her son Joe were away all summer.

We had not seen them since June. Yesterday I went outside to read and saw them. They invited me over to their apartment for coffee. I said I was pleased to see them again.


Prompt: Juliette lived in a huge house.

She would often wander around it alone at night. One day she tripped over a pair of her brothers sneakers. This sent her tumbling down the staircase. Juliette learned to never wander around the house at night.

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Prompt: Dina was too tired to walk.

She got a motorized scooter to shop at the grocery store. She wheeled around the store and gathered her items. She checked out and started to leave. Her scooter died in the parking lot!


Prompt: Sarah loved gymnastics and practiced hard every day.

She hoped to make the national team. At the qualification meet, Sarah fell off the uneven bars. Her wrist was badly sprained and she did not make the team. Though disappointed, Sarah was determined and eventually made the team.

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Prompt: Jordan brought a stink bomb to school.

He threw it into the trash can when he was walking into class. The smell in the class was horrible. The students had to leave the class and go into the gym. The school began trying to find out who caused the problem.

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Prompt: Shelia had Driver's Ed this semester.

Shelia was not excited about it. The teacher was mean. Sheila failed the in class drivers test. Shelia got her license the following summer instead.

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Prompt: Mary was eager to quit smoking because she wanted to become pregnant.

She tried to quit cold turkey but kept running out to buy cigarettes. Then she went to a support group and tried hypnosis without success. Discouraged, she talked to her doctor who prescribed Chantix. With medication to control the cravings, Mary finally quit smoking.

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Prompt: Tara was working in a fast food restaurant.

It was a busy lunch hour and there were many customers. Tara gave a customer's order to the wrong person. The person left with the order. Tara had to make the customer a new order.

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Prompt: Ted needed a job.

His brother knew they were hiring at the shop he worked at. Ted filled out an application. He listed his brother as a reference. Ted got a call for an interview.

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Prompt: Kirk decided to date Amy.

He felt like they were in love. They cuddled while watching fireworks. They went on a few dates. But they broke up after the summer.


Prompt: Rick's eldest daughter was 4 year's old.

She was going to be the flower girl in a wedding. She got a white dress and a pearl bracelet. She went and had her hair styled with the bride. Rick thought she was the most beautiful girl in the wedding.

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Prompt: Ron was not paying attention while driving.

Ron ran through a stop sign. He heard sirens behind him. Ron was pulled over. The cop wrote Ron a huge ticket!


Prompt: One day the Ever family worked on a jigsaw puzzle.

It ended up being pretty hard. Mr Ever got frustrated. He jokingly threw down the piece he was holding. However they ended up finishing it.


Prompt: Earl wanted some flowers on his porch.

He built a planter. He put lots of flowers in it and watered them daily. Soon, it was a beautiful display! The planter was a great addition.


Prompt: Jo had a favorite pair of name brand shoes.

He had worn them all through eighth grade. He planned to wear them for luck on the first day of high school. But when he tried them on he got a shock. Jo had outgrown his lucky shoes - they didn't fit!

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Prompt: Jill opened the door to let her dog LuLu inside.

She noticed that she had something in her mouth. She was shocked when LuLu dropped a tiny kitten onto the floor. LuLu proceeded to treat the kitten like it was her puppy. The family ended up adopting the kitten, naming him Fido.


Prompt: All of Jon's friends said he should lose some weight.

But Jon liked his life exactly the way it was. He didn't like exercising or eating healthy. So he chose to find new friends like him. Now he's a lot happier with people who don't tell him what to do.


Prompt: Ella's hair was stick-straight.

She wanted waves for her school photo. So before bed, she braided her hair. In the morning she undid the braids. As she'd hoped, she now had soft, flowing waves!


Prompt: Alice's father had always held prejudiced views about others.

Despite this Alice was always welcoming to other's differences. She tried very hard to convince her father to change his ways. For a very long time he would not. He'd changed his mind when Alice gave birth to his mixed grandchild.

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Prompt: There was a storm near Kathy's home.

Many shingles got blown off of her roof. Kathy got an estimate to fix her roof. The estimates were more than Kathy could afford. Kathy's brother offered to fix the roof.


Prompt: I planted a garden in front of our home with Hostas and flowers.

They grew well, but then looked mowed down one morning. The cycle repeated, so I waited up at night to catch my plant thief. I looked out one night into the faces of a herd of six deer. I moved the Hostas behind a fence and built a deer trough instead.

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Prompt: Todd was on his morning jog before work.

He was making good time but wanted to run a bit longer. Taking a side street, he crossed through a park he had never been to. Jogging through the park and taking it in, he tripped on old pavement. Falling to his hands and knees, he scratched up his legs badly.

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Prompt: My girlfriend wanted me to buy her nail polish.

She wanted the color pink. I went to the store and saw 15 different kinds of pink. I was sweating because I didn't know what to get. I quickly grabbed all of them so that I wouldn't be wrong.


Prompt: Hugo was feeling very down one day.

So he decided to drink at the bar. He got very drunk. Maria, his friend, saw this behavior. And she drove him home to help him.


Prompt: His name is Tyler but he prefers to be called by his nickname, Tie Dye.

He's a sixteen year old boy who is part of the youth group I lead. Like most teens, Tie Dye is quite the challenge to lead. His home life is unstable and his temperament always reflects that. He's a great guy but he needs to grow up quickly.

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Prompt: Josh excused himself to the bathroom at school.

He stayed in the bathroom drawing all over the walls. The next day the principal called Josh into the office. Josh's teacher had reported he was gone for a long time. Josh admitted to doing the drawings.

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Prompt: Judy was opening anniversary gifts.

A pretty purple package caught her eye. Inside, she found the most perfect set of china. Her mother in law had given her the great gift. Judy thanked her for being so considerate.

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Prompt: Elena is afraid of the dark.

She sleeps with her night light on. Her parents insisted there is no need to be afraid. Elena older brother taught her how to overcome her fear. She learned to count backwards really fast to fight her fear.

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Prompt: Ashley was suppose to go on a camping trip with her friends.

She wanted to get a warm pair of cargo pants. The outdoor fitness store had the perfect pair of pants. She purchased them on her way to the campground. When she got there she realized she bought the wrong size.


Prompt: James moved into a new home.

He bought a grill for his new backyard. He couldn't wait to invite his friends over. He would grill for them and show them around. He called them to come over as soon as they could.


Prompt: Ray decided he wanted to do something new.

He decided to get a new hobby and bought a metal detector. The first couple of of days he did not find anything. One day went he went to the beach and his detector went crazy. When dug into the ground he found a gold ring!

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Prompt: Chris was hunting deer one evening in a wooded area.

He watched a deer through the scope of his rifle and saw something. As he walked closer he noticed that it was a badly decayed body. Chris grabbed his cellphone and called the police. That was the last time Chris went hunting there.

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Prompt: Tim is a toddler.

His parents wanted him to go to preschool. But he was only 3 years old. The teachers talked to him. They thought he was not ready due to his age.


Prompt: Jean was supposed to go kayaking.

She checked the weather and saw it was sunny. She packed all her warm weather clothes and left her umbrella behind. When Jean got to the river, the bottom fell out and it poured. Jean was soaked and vowed to always stayed prepared.

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Prompt: Brandon had a difficult lab course.

It required a lot of outside work. The class made him work hard. The labs were difficult to do. Brandon got an A after all his work.


Prompt: Dane was working in a fast food restaurant.

He was dropping fries into the deep fat fryer. When he dropped the fries the grease flew in the air. Drops of grease flew onto Dane's arm. Dane burned his arm with the grease.


Prompt: I friended Joe, one of my son's friends on Snapchat.

Joe is an eccentric person. Most of his snapchats are of him walking around the city. Last night he snapchatted photos of his bare feet. I stopped following Joe on Snapchat.

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Prompt: Elizabeth was afraid of meeting new people.

One day, she was approached at lunch by someone she'd never met before. Elizabeth was terrified at first, but managed to say hello. She then had a conversation with the person she just met. Elizabeth made a new friend that day.

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Prompt: Lily was hiking one of her favorite trails.

Towards the end there was a steep incline. It was difficult and Lily felt her breathing get heavy. Despite being tired, she persevered. Lily felt very accomplished when she reached the top.


Prompt: Ethan needed to lose 10 pounds.

He developed a plan to include more fruits and vegetables in his diet. He saw a flyer for a new organic produce market in his neighborhood. He decided to start buying his groceries there. That was three weeks ago, and he's already lost three pounds.

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Prompt: Sam got into a fight with his friends.

He tried to go over an apologize. The mother was still angry and told him to go away. Sadly, Sam went home and told his mother the situation. She comforted him.


Prompt: Laura wanted to order some food from a place she likes!

The food was too expensive for her, however. She was very upset that she couldn't order her food. I offered to pay and she insisted that she pay me back. I bought her food and she paid me back next week.


Prompt: The man hiked to the top of a mountain.

He looked at the view all around him. He saw a small town in the distance. He plotted a course for that town. He got food and water in the town.


Prompt: Tony's favorite pizza shop was set to be demolitioned.

He had visited it since he was a kid and wanted to memorialize it. He decided to go to see it the night before the demo. He enjoyed a meal and even took some souvenirs. The next morning, he watched the demolition sadly.


Prompt: Sam was having chills.

She was wrapped up in a furry blanket. It warmed her up. She started feeling a little better. She got the strength to get out of bed.


Prompt: Jennifer was constantly feeling sick and didn't know why.

Her friend told her to try a detox. Jennifer found a detox diet online and started. She detoxed and purged her system for two weeks. Afterwards Jennifer felt much better.

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Prompt: Estelle was not particularly good at making friends.

She had an abrasive personality that scared people. She tried and tried to get people to love her. But despite her best intentions she never attracted anyone to her. She decided to get a dog instead and the dog loved her instantly.

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Prompt: Kate and her husband had one son.

Kate liked to exercise and was very active. Her husband played video games and watched TV all the time. Unfortunately her son was just like his father. She was disappointed her son wasn't more like her.

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Prompt: I went to get a cleaning last week.

I got a new dental hygienist. She used a high pressure water pik to clean my teeth. Luckily, I had no cavities or gum disease. I left for home pleased.


Prompt: Kayla has a science test in the morning.

She was worried about making a bad grade so studied all night. When she went to class the next day, she felt ready. She turned in her test in record time. When the grades were posted, she made a perfect score.

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Prompt: People leave their books in the club room in our building.

One day I dropped off a book and took one. My Amazon app said the book was worth $5. I was going to post it when I saw it was damaged. I returned the book.


Prompt: Mark woke up feeling very rested.

After stretching, he looked at his clock and saw he was late for work! He quickly changed into his work clothes and ran out the door. He drove very fast to make up for lost time. When he arrived, he realized it was the weekend and didn't have work!


Prompt: Kate was laying out by the pool.

She spread a beach towel out on the chair. She loved relaxing under the sun. The towel was warm and soft against her skin. Kate could lay on that towel forever.


Prompt: Mary was buying a pair of shoes for her daughter.

Her daughter wasn't with her. Mary bought the size of shoes she thought would fit. The shoes didn't fit her daughter. Mary had to return her shoes to the store.


Prompt: Tim's parents took Tim to the zoo.

Tim wanted to see the monkeys first. When they got to the monkey exhibit it was closed. Tim was sad so Tim's dad bought him some cotton candy. The cotton candy was good and Tim forgot all about the monkeys.


Prompt: Ron liked to go fishing.

He bought a new tackle box to hold his supplies. He loaded it up with bobbers and lures. He set out to catch some fish. He loved having everything organized in his new tackle box.


Prompt: An old lady tried walking across the street.

A truck was driving toward her. Since he was adjusting his music, he didn't notice her. Ben ran as quickly as he ran. He pulled the lady out of the road before she got hit.


Prompt: Jamie wanted to join the basketball team.

He was rather short and small for his size. To improve his chance of joining the team he began to bulk up. Jamie spent time lifting weights and eating healthy. Jamies hard work paid off he was able to join the team.

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Prompt: One day Erin decided to make some gifts to her friends.

First she wrapped them. Then she put some pins on the wrapping paper. Then she put them in bags. Her friends loved them!


Prompt: Peter was working on house repairs.

He had just painted one of the rooms in his house. Peter walked back to look at the room. He stepped back into one of the walls he had painted. Peter got paint all over the back of his shirt.


Prompt: Susan got a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas from her father.

It was a homemade puzzle he cut himself. The picture was of a tropical island. When she turned it over, the back was a ticket to see Taylor Swift. She went to the concert and had a fantastic time.

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Prompt: Sarah loved going to ballet class every week.

Her parents always made sure she was there on time. One week there was a traffic jam and she knew she wouldn't make it. By the time Sarah got there class was almost over. She and her parents learned their lesson to leave earlier for ballet.

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Prompt: Irene was supposed to clean her apartment that day.

Except she didn't want to. She was procrastinating when a friend showed up at her door. They spend the whole afternoon together having fun. When her friend left, Irene was energized and cleaned her apartment.


Prompt: Annie volunteered at the shelter.

It was for people who were homeless. She was sad when she met the people that lived there. She wanted them all to find homes. She worked hard to help hem succeed.


Prompt: Yesterday my wife reminded me she had bought German bologna.

She bought it on Monday. I tried to eat it today. It had started to taste sour. I had to throw the package away.


Prompt: Every morning Greg enjoyed a cup of coffee while sitting on his deck.

One morning he was sitting there when a yellow finch flew by. He had never seen the little yellow bird before. He went to the store and got finch food. Now, the finch stops everyday and eats out of the feeder.


Prompt: The sprinters lined up.

They were getting ready to race! They all took off running when the gun sounded. They raced around the track. It was a photo finish!


Prompt: There was a twister warning in my town.

I've never experienced a twister. I had no idea what to do. It was a little scary. Thank god it never hit the ground.


Prompt: Will loved candy.

He went to a famous candy store when he was in New York. He bought all the sweet treats he loved. He took them back to his hotel and ate them all. Will had a great trip!

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Prompt: Grace loved going to the park.

The slide was her favorite thing to ride. She went on it seven times in a row. Her legs were so tired she couldn't climb the ladder again! Grace asked her mom to carry her home.

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Prompt: Nia was making stir fry.

Her forearm got a bad burn. She applied antibiotic cream to it. Then she covered it for a few days. Soon Nia's burn looked much better!


Prompt: John really wanted to be a great writer.

John spent all his spare time writing a novel. John accidentally left his pages behind while visiting a friend. John got a call from his friend's uncle, a big time book editor. The uncle told John he read his novel and wanted to publish it!

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Prompt: Wilberforce was an amateur bull rider.

He was a good bull rider, but the other cowboys made fun of his name. Tired of the taunts, Wilberforce decided to shorten his name. He now participated in the rodeo as Wilber. The other cowboys quit making fun of him.


Prompt: Rita was waiting impatiently.

Her new couch would be delivered today! It was a beautiful leather couch. She couldn't wait to put it in her living room! She had saved for months for this amazing couch.


Prompt: When my army unit was in the field, I lost my Leatherman multi-tool.

This had an immediate effect on me. I could not cut cable, or make any minor repairs. I could tell people thought I was ineffective and unhelpful. When I found my Leatherman I almost cried tears of joy.


Prompt: Jason picked up Suzy at her house for their date.

They went down to the creek to fish. The stars and moon shined bright in the night summer sky. Jason and Suzy's hands intertwined as Jason leaned in for a kiss. As Jason and Suzy kissed it was as if the whole world stopped.

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Prompt: Megan is walking home.

On her way she passes a busy street. While on the street a car hits her. She goes flying through the air. Megan is taken to the hospital for her injuries.

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Prompt: June had to go to work but she couldn't find her keys.

She looked everywhere and still could not find them! Finally she gave up and called a cab. The cab came and took her to work, but then she looked in her purse. Her keys were in her purse the whole time!


Prompt: We were visiting our daughter in 2009.

She was 25, and married. I saw 50 Shades of Grey on her kitchen table and joked about it. She said her mother in law had just read it. We laughed about my in-law.


Prompt: Keith saw his opponent running towards the end zone.

He tackled him with all of his might. Keith stopped the player from getting a touchdown! Keith's team cheered and celebrated. It was such an exciting game!


Prompt: My sister recently helped me score a sweet deal on Facebook.

At first I thought it was too good to be true but it all worked out. All I have to do is comment on twenty posts within a Facebook page. It's a page that posts coupons and other deals online for free. In return, they send me a $50 e-gift card every Friday!

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Prompt: The kids made some Flubber.

It was made out of glue and Borax. They'd bought a dozen bottles of glue for the project. Ten of the bottles leaked all over the car. The kids were in big trouble!

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Prompt: I was playing music in my apartment.

The neighbors came and said there was too much noise. Slighted, I turned the music up louder. They called the police. After a hefty fine, I never played loud music again.

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Prompt: My neighbor Mischa and his wife ate 80 years old.

They came from Russia. Today Mischa and his wife came out of a cab. He shook my hand and smiled. He said someone in Russia told him to shake hands in the USA.

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Prompt: Cindy was always cold.

She piled blankets on top of herself. She was starting to warm up. She decided that she needed even more. Cindy could never truly be warm!


Prompt: Lisa was a weird girl who dressed in all black and had black nails.

She was a loner, naturally and didn't seem to care at all. Talk of the town was that she practiced witchcraft and was evil. No one knew the real Lisa, a kindred kind spirit that loved everyone. She was misjudged because of her appearance and it happens too much.

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Prompt: Lenny bought his girlfriend Monica new running shoes for her birthday.

Monica loved the sneakers, and started wearing them immediately. But their dog was just as in love, and expressed this with chewing. Lenny was extremely dismayed - his gift was ruined! But Monica didn't mind, because this would mean even newer shoes!

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Prompt: Swarthanger took a leisurely stroll down Broad St.

He noticed a man on top of a ledge of a building. Swarthanger screamed and told him not to jump. He said he would buy him an ice cream cone if he didn't. The man insisted it be Rocky Road, and ran down to get the ice cream.

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Prompt: Lulu wants to be a ballerina.

She changes her mind often. Last week she wanted to be a teacher. This week she's focused on all things dance related. Lulu eventually settles on becoming a lawyer.


Prompt: I attended my first day of Orientation yesterday.

It was a long day. There was so much information presented. I took a lot of notes. I am sure I will not remember it all.


Prompt: Quinn couldn't believe her luck.

She had won free concert tickets to her favorite music artist. Quinn wanted to invite both her best friends. But she could only pick one. Quinn decided to just give both tickets to her friends.

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Prompt: Sue took out a book from the library.

She read the book as she walked back to her house. The book pulled in Sue so much he stopped paying attention to walking. Eventually she stopped walking and read while standing still. Once she finished the chapter, Sue was freed from the book's spell.


Prompt: Dave went to private school.

He had a nice clean uniform. He went to play in the dirty playground. There was a lot of mud. So at the end of the day, he got mud all over his uniform.

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Prompt: The kids were walking around the pond.

They saw some ducks swimming through the water. They threw bread crumbs to the ducks. The ducks gobbled the crumbs up. The kids ran home to get more for them.


Prompt: Eddie had been sent back to his homeland of Mexico.

He was married to a very fat woman in the USA. Eddie thought this was a blessing in disguise. Eddie found an attractive Mexican women. The two ran off together and he forgot about his whale of a wife.

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Prompt: Connor got into a fight at school.

The teachers broke up the fight. Connor was brought into the principal's office. His parents were called to a meeting at school. Connor's parents punished him for the fight.

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Prompt: Bill was on a business trip in Japan.

He was tired and feeling lonely. One night, he decided to loiter in the hotel lobby. He met a friend there named Scarlet. Bill and Scarlet stayed up the whole night talking.


Prompt: Nate received a scholarship from the university he applied to.

The amount he earned was $1000 dollars. He decided to donate the rest to homeless people. Several people living on the streets saw him catch their attention. He gave $10 dollars to each person.

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Prompt: Max saw a bike that he wanted in a store window.

Because his family was poor they could not get Max the bike. So Max decided to get a job as a paperboy. He saved all of his money that he earned daily. Eventually Max was able to purchase the bike for himself.


Prompt: I work as a Registered Nurse in a busy Trauma Center.

One day I was driving to work on the highway in my truck. A tire blew out which made me swerve all over the road. Changing the tire took much longer than I expected it would. I finally arrived at work an hour late for my shift.

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Prompt: In 1993 we took our kids to Disneyworld.

We took the train there. Our first night, my son got sick and threw up. I stayed in the hotel room with him. Luckily he got better the next day and had a great time.


Prompt: The man sat down on the ground.

He was tired of walking. He took out his water bottle. It was empty. The man had to keep walking to find water.


Prompt: Bella wanted to cook some spaghetti and meatballs.

She discovered she had no pasta noodles. She found a recipe online that used spaghetti squash instead. Bella luckily had a spaghetti squash on hand. She was surprised to find the spaghetti and meatballs delicious!

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Prompt: Dan thought he had a great business idea.

He wanted to sell mustache combs at a kiosk at the mall. Dan's friends told him this was a terrible idea. After two weeks, And had only sold three mustache combs. Dan decided to listen to his friends in the future.

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Prompt: Johnny wanted to make the basketball team.

He practiced every day. He practiced especially hard on his jump shot. Johnny went to try-outs. He made the team!


Prompt: Today is my baby cousin's birthday.

The family decided to buy a birthday cake for him. After my cousin blew the candles out, he pressed on the cake. His hands were filled with cake pieces. Before he got a chance to eat, I had to clean him up.

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Prompt: Jan and Joe won a three-legged race.

Their prize was a new mountain bike. They tried to decide who deserved the bike more. At first they bickered. Then they agreed to share the bike evenly!


Prompt: Ray was overweight.

And he knew that people secretly made fun of him at school. So he tried to eat healthier food and exercise. And eventually, he lost 20 pounds. During graduation, everyone was impressed by Ray.

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Prompt: Amanda's engagement ring was her prized possession.

One day she realized it had become discolored. She immediately took the jewelry to a professional. Luckily, they were able to fix the discoloration. Soon, Amanda's ring was back to perfect condition quickly.


Prompt: May was a movie producer who was working on a horror movie.

She needed to have a monster that was truly terrifying. She tried different scenarios on test audiences with no luck. One night she saw her aunt Gangie in the midst of a chemical peel. Her new horror movie about a deranged aesthetician was a huge hit.

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Prompt: Art was interested in the new airport that was under construction.

He drove out to the construction site one weekend. There was a barricade blocking the entrance, but he drove around it. Art almost made it to the runway, when a security guard stopped him. After being warned about trespassing, Art apologized and drove home.

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Prompt: Eric was in high school.

And he had a hard time finding a job for someone his age. One day, he was walking along the beach and noticed seashells. He gathered as many of them as he could and painted them. And every weekend, he sold the seashells that he painted.


Prompt: I saw an Indian movie this morning.

A young child gave a Ladoo, a sweet, to an old woman. The woman then died. After watching the movie, I went to an Indian store. I bought a Ladoo and ate it.


Prompt: The woman liked to be organized.

She wrote detailed plans for each month. She followed the plans exactly. The lady felt better when she had a clear path to follow. She was determined to check off each item.


Prompt: Cabot asked her dad to put up a swing in the yard.

They went out together and chose a tree to hang it from. Her dad cut out a round seat with a hole in the middle. They ordered a twenty five foot rope online. Now she swings so high it feels like flying.

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Prompt: Sarah started a philosophy blog.

She wanted to discuss epistemology with like minded folks online. Her blog received a paltry trickle of visitors. More upsetting was the fact that it garnered no comments. Sarah later found success blogging about celebrity dresses.

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Prompt: After 18 years if was finally time to leave our first house.

We started looking for new houses in March. By August we had visited 44 houses. We found the perfect house just three miles away. We moved in and have loved every day here.


Prompt: It was Rebecca's birthday.

It was her fourth. Her parents were getting her a surprise. They took her into the garage. It was a brand new bicycle.


Prompt: Our granddaughter is two years old.

She has been in daycare for a year. Yesterday she hit another child. The child was drinking from other kids' cups. My daughter was not amused while we laughed.


Prompt: Eric decided to go to the mall.

He drove there and parked near by. Eric was surprised to see a carnival was in the mall. He played lots of games and won a few prizes. Eric went home and was very happy.


Prompt: James has just gotten a brand new sports car.

It was sleek, shiny, and very fast. James would drive recklessly on the freeway, speeding. It wasn't long before James got into a nasty car accident. His car was totaled.


Prompt: Hannah called Ben.

She broke up with him since she had feelings for another man. Ben was furious since the breakup was over the phone. He sent embarrassing photos of her to everyone in their school. Everyone contacted Hannah to ridicule her.

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Prompt: Megan's boyfriend said mean things about her online.

They had gotten back together. Her parents said they should break up. Meagan started dating a boy named Zach a year ago. She was lonely before that.


Prompt: I worked with an attractive girl.

I was nervous asking her out. She ended up asking me out. We spent an awful evening together. We were polite but distant at work from then on.


Prompt: Cheryl's father was a firefighter.

Growing up, she would often visit him at the fire station. She dreamed of becoming a firefighter herself. As soon as she could, she joined the volunteer fire department. Today she is a firefighter and paramedic in a big city.

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Prompt: Monica's big soccer game had just started.

She tried to nail a great play. Unfortunately, it failed and she continued having a very bad game. She decided to give the last few minutes her best try. She did get one goal, and she ended the game feeling proud of herself.

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Prompt: Josh was an assistant pastor.

He wanted to start his own church. He got some people together. He started meeting in a middle school auditorium. He got up to a few hundred members.


Prompt: Lisa worked as a special education teacher.

The stresses of her job kept her feeling tired and anxious. When her father died, Lisa inherited a large amount of money. Lisa went back to school to study architecture. Lisa found fulfillment and less stress with her new career.

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Prompt: I used to use iTunes, but decided it was too limited.

After finding a better music service, I tried to transfer over files. ITunes wouldn't let me transfer my music. I had to reformat all of my music to get it to work anywhere else. Even after I did that, nearly a quarter of my music was missing.


Prompt: Lauren needs to buy a new car.

Her old was is constantly breaking down. Lauren decides she has saved up enough money. She has a friend who is selling their newer car. Lauren buys the new car and never looks back.


Prompt: My daughter recently announced her pregnancy to family and friends.

Her cousin said she had a psychic feeling about this. We discounted this as that is what she always says. Then a friend claimed she had a dream about this. We laughed at all the psychics in the family.


Prompt: My brother had to buy a new mattress this week.

He and his wife are hoarders. They had to clean the bedroom extensively. The delivery men had to wade through a cluttered hallway. Now my brother and his wife can begin hoarding again.

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Prompt: Gerry was reading a story to his son.

His son hated the story. Gerry chose a different story. His son fell asleep. It did its job.


Prompt: Out of the ten baby pigs in the lot, there was one that stood out.

He was frightened at every bump and scream, he ran away from it all. The farm children loved the scared little piggy, he was like a pet. One day the children ran to the pen to see their new friend. They were heartbroken when dad told them the piggy was breakfast.

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