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Millie was shopping for her wedding. She wanted to be thrifty about bridesmaids dressed. Unfortunately cheaper dresses tended to be ugly. Then Millie spotted a beautiful dress with a low price. She snagged it and ordered them right away. |
Oliver was in an arcade for his birthday. He was mastering so many of the games and winning tickets. At the end of the day he had more tickets than he had ever seen. He went to redeem his prize. With all of his tickets he could actually get a real toy. |
"Jenny was getting ready to move. She had tons of stuff she couldn't haul and could use some cash. She decided to host a garage sale. It was slow, but she managed to gather up a nice chunk of money. The money helped her afford gas and she had a fresh start." |
Lincoln was walking to his room with his laptop. He tripped on a toy and dropped the computer. Everything snapped and he could tell it was ruined. He stayed up all night trying to fix it but knew it was useless. Luckily he had a warranty to replace it. |
"Briana had just gotten a new puppy for her birthday that morning. She was playing with him happily in the yard. Suddenly out of nowhere, the puppy darted out into the woods. She was worried she would never see him again. Luckily the next morning he was found curled up on their porch." |
"Martha was in the middle of an extremely long hike. She was super tired and getting ready to give up. At this point she was so far in that turning back was useless. She forced herself to trudge through her laziness. When she did finish the hike, she felt thrilled and proud of herself." |
"Jill had planned to stay in Halloween but changed her mind. She had no costume and needed one immediately. With the help of her mom, she came up with a few creative ideas. Most of them couldn't be pulled off as well as she thought. Luckily, she found the perfect prairie girl costume." |
"Nina was sorting through her bills. She noticed one bill on the top that she had missed. It was a water bill that had a much larger amount than she expected. Due to the high bill, she wouldn't have enough to pay. Luckily, the company was willing to work with her on the bill." |
Owen was walking home late on his birthday. He was really bummed because no one had called. He sighed as he opened his apartment door. Suddenly people burst out and yelled surprise. He was so happy that his friends hadn't forgotten after all. |
Bree was doing dishes in her kitchen. Suddenly her mom stormed in yelling about a bad report card. The two fought and some harsh words were shared. Bree was so disappointed in her mom that she left the house. Luckily her mom tracked her down and apologized. |
"Max was being accused of assaulting someone at a party. He hadn't even gone to the party but no one listened. He slowly gathered photo evidence from that night. With it he was able to prove his innocence. Luckily, he was cleared of all charges and free to go." |
"Tilly was working on her very own garden. She had spent countless weeks working on everything. One morning she went to check on her plants. Unfortunately, she saw that everything in the garden had died. She decided to do some research before making another attempt." |
"Maya was trying to charge her cell phone. She realized that the charger wasn't working. Nothing she did could get it to work. Instead she ordered a new one online. Before she ever got it, her brother fixed the cable for her." |
"Kyle was playing with some blocks in his room. Suddenly his little brother stormed in and knocked everything over. Kyle and his brother began to argue. Suddenly, their mom stormed in and scolded them. Both boys were grumpy for a long time after." |
Uma was making hot cocoa. She was stirring when a bit of liquid splashed up the side. It burned her hand badly. She ran it under cold water quickly. Still it formed a nasty welt. |
"Louisa was getting ready for an upcoming history quiz. Her favorite drama movie was all about one of the topics in the quiz. She decided to watch the movie with her friends to study. They all enjoyed the movie and were quoting it all night. To their surprise, the movie did help them to succeed on their quiz." |
"Chrissy was roller skating with friends for fun. They were all laughing and playing games. Chrissy wasn't paying attention and slipped. She crashed to the ground, busting her lip open. Luckily her friends were happy to stop skating to help her." |
"Johnny worked at a diner over the summer. He was constantly coming late. He assumed his manager didn't mind. One day his manager brought it up, causing a fight. Johnny was fired for being late and rude." |
Emma was having a long night. She was totally comfy in her blankets and pillows except for her feet. All night she woke up with the sticking out cold. She did everything she could to keep her feet warm. Unfortunately before she knew it the night was over. |
Travis was bored in his room. He decided that he should learn a new hobby. A short search on Youtube led him to whistling. He gave it a shot and actually was a natural. From then on he always enjoyed whistling in his free time. |
Dan's grown up dog had just had her first litter of puppies. Dan loved all of the little babies and took good care of them. One morning he was devastated to find one puppy has passed. He was so sad and guilty all day. His mother explained that it wasn't his fault and he felt better. |
Missy was cleaning up her kitchen. She smelled something foul coming from a cabinet. Inside she found three old cans from who knew when. The insides were molding and smelled awful. She immediately disposed of the cans and cleaned out the cabinet. |
"Helen was riding a roller coaster with some friends. They didn't know but she was terrified of the ride. The entire time, she cowered behind her hands. When everyone realized she was scared, they apologized. They promised not to go on rides like that anymore." |
Tony was home for the holiday dinner. His family sat around the dining table sharing life updates. Suddenly Tony's sister wanted to give a speech. In it she announced that she was gay. Everyone was happy for her being able to be honest with them. |
"Veronica had just started a new job. She had always been poor, so this new pay was highly anticipated. One morning, she saw her paycheck had made it into the bank. It was even more money that she had expected. Veronica was so excited she vowed to save it all for something great." |
"Blair was visiting the museum with her family. She got caught up reading an interesting art exhibit. When she looked up she realized that her parents had left. She searched all over the museum to find them but she was lost. Luckily, an attendant helped her to find her family." |
"Marina was at her cousin's house to drop off some borrowed dishes. Her aunt was rushing around in a hurry. She explained that she had been called into work last minute. She had no sitter, so Marina offered to help out. Her aunt was so grateful that she left her a special $20 tip." |
Miriam was on a long flight home after vacation. Midway through the flight she began to feel ill. Before long she was being sick in the bathroom. Her sickness persisted all the way home. It was the worst flight of her entire life. |
"Wendy was on her computer one night. She started to hear a weird sound in her hallway. An investigation revealed no possible source for the sound. Still, all night the sound persisted. Wendy concluded that it must have been a ghost." |
"Meredith was walking from school to her school bus. The wind was blowing furiously. Her hair got swept up and blown in all sorts of wild directions. When she finally made it to the bus, her hair was wild looking. Luckily, she was able to brush it all back to normal." |
Sierra was playing with her cat in the living room. She was petting the cat's fur when she noticed some little black dots. Upon closer inspection she realized her cat had fleas. She made an appointment with the vet right then. The bugs cleared up quickly with some medication. |
"Louise was about to get married. She was all dressed and waiting for the music to start. Suddenly she began to feel incredibly nervous. Luckily, her bridesmaid noticed and came to comfort her. With a little pep talk, Louise new she was just being silly." |
"Max needed some extra money thanks to his impending baby. He asked around town and heard that the cab company needed help. He went in and applied but he didn't know how to drive well. Luckily, the man working there offered to teach him. In no time, Max was driving the taxi around time and making money." |
Rebecca was at the grocery store. She decided to pick up a cheap lottery ticket. As she scratched it she couldn't believe her eyes. Her numbers meant she had one a big deal of money. Her life changed for the better from then on. |
"Lois and Bobby were on a movie date. The movie they were seeing was extremely cheesy romance. Lois blushed every time something silly or overly emotional happened. Little did she know that it was making Bobby like her even more. By the end of the movie, the two were kissing passionately." |
Owen was exploring the beach with his dad. He liked the water and logs but it wasn't that great. Suddenly he spotted some cool little rock pools. His dad explained that they were tide pools with starfish inside. Owen was inspired by the creatures to learn more about the ocean. |
"Sasha was reading a celebrity magazine. She saw that her favorite old series was having a special reunion. The episode was actually airing that night. Sasha was so excited that she decided to make a whole event of it. Her friends came over, they ordered food and they enjoyed the show." |
"Zoey was visiting her aunt and uncle with her family. Her toddler was playing with the family cat. She had never been around pets, and was enjoying the cat a lot. Suddenly, she pulled on the cat's tail and the cat scratched her. Zoey picked up the crying baby and carried her away." |
"Ronny was at a concert with his girlfriend. He was trying to enjoy the music but she was mad. She had found a suspicious text in his phone and wanted to discuss it. Ronny refused to talk, and she screamed in his face loudly. Soon the two were escorted out for causing a scene." |
"Nate was preparing for his upcoming track meet. He wanted to get first place in the hurdles. During practice, he had huge trouble with the tallest hurdle. Luckily, with enough practice he managed to clear it. He ran at his track meet and managed to make first place." |
"Ollie had just finished up at his yearly doctor's appointment. He'd had a really hard time, especially due to his shots. Then the nurse offered him some stickers. Ollie saw a roll of dinosaur stickers, his favorite creature. He thanked the nurse and played with his stickers all day." |
"Emily needed to fill out taxes for the first time. She had no idea how to fill everything out. She decided to consult her grandmother. Luckily, she was willing to help Emily through it. Emily's tax return went off without a single hitch." |
Alex had crashed his dad's hand me down antique mustang. His dad was so mad he wouldn't even speak at first. Finally he yelled at Alex for ten minutes straight. He revoked his driving privileges until further notice. Alex was mad but agreed that it was fair. |
Jordan was all dressed up to go out and party. She had been loaned a very heavy necklace. She was excited about jewelry but it did hurt a bit. Throughout the party her shoulders started to hurt. Finally she abandoned the necklace in favor of comfort. |
"Molly was on a long hiking trip through the forest. She was trying to navigate her way back to her car. Suddenly, her compass slipped and hit a rock, cracking it. She was worried that she would be lost in the woods. Luckily, she was able to track her way home with the stars." |
"Yasmine was digging through her purse to pay for something. She didn't find her card, but she did notice something wet and sticky. After inspecting the bag she discovered spilled lotion all over it. She carefully washed each soiled item and then the bag itself. Luckily the bag came out just fine and nothing was ruined... |
"Molly was washing the dishes. She had loaded up the washer and was ready to add soap. Not sure how it worked, she put in regular dish soap. Within minutes her dishwasher was pushing out tons of bubbles. She panicked and turned it off, quickly learning her lesson." |
Mike was browsing through Youtube. He noticed a familiar thumbnail and clicked. To his surprise it was an old kids show he's totally forgotten. As he watched it he was filled with nostalgia. He ended up buying some season DVD's online. |
"Megan and her family were very poor. She had made a big pot of beans meant to last them for the week. When she went to serve them she realized they had spoiled. With no good food in the house, she was out of options. Luckily, she found some change in the couch to buy more beans." |
"Serena was working for an old woman. She mostly made her meals and kept her company. The woman was so old she wouldn't notice Serena stealing things. She only took small things, but it was still a big deal to her. Unfortunately, her bosses daughter caught her and Serena went to jail." |
"Cassandra was trying to fish. She usually got one or two bites but tonight nothing. She wasn't sure the cause, but she tried throwing in some food. Soon more fish began swimming around. She tried again and luckily nabbed a couple." |
"Misha's husband was about to go in for a surgery. She was very nervous about the whole thing. Luckily, the nurses explained things well and helped her feel at ease. Misha said goodbye to her husband and began the long wait. Luckily, he came out of the surgery in great condition." |
"Jessica was addicted to peppers but could never afford them. She decided to grow her own plant. It took a long time and a lot of patience, and she almost gave up. Finally one day the plant sprouted. Soon, Jessica had abundant peppers whenever she wanted them." |
Rufus was having a tough time with bills. His birthday was coming up and he hoped to get some gift money. Unfortunately the day came and went without any cards. Rufus was depressed and worried about money. He ended up having to ask for his parents help. |
"Jenny was going to visit her sister today. She had just had a new baby and Jenny wanted to meet her. As soon as she arrived she went searching for the baby. But first, her friend made her wash her hands. Finally she was able to cuddle the baby." |
Ron had just switched from freelancing to working in an office. He was nervous about the new lifestyle change. At first he had a hard time adjusting and he even almost quit. Luckily he stuck it out and in a few weeks he felt better. He started to enjoy his job a lot over time. |
Henry was trying to call his mom on the phone. For some reason she couldn't hear him. He tried a few fixes but none worked. Finally he tried using speaker phone. That worked and he had his conversation with his mom. |
"Penelope had noticed a huge fly in her house all week. She could see it flying around and landing all over things. She was sick of it and vowed to smoosh it. One day, she had a perfect shot. She aimed carefully and squashed the bug once and for all." |
"Lily was at the gas station buying a snack. She noticed a scratch off ticket on sale for fifty cents. She decided it wasn't too much of a risk and bought it. To her delight she won fifty dollars on her ticket. From then on, she bought one ticket every month." |
Holly was bored of everything on TV. She was considering giving up her cable subscription. That was until she saw an ad for the newest show. She watched the premier and she loved it as expected. The new show was great enough to keep her buying. |
"Kyle had filed his taxes recently. He was expecting the typical refund in the mail anyday. Instead he received a letter informing him of an error. Kyle was so upset about the delay in his taxes. Luckily, a simple edit solved the problem." |
"Daniel was playing in the kitchen one morning. He wanted a cup of milk but didn't know how to get it. He saw powdered milk on the pantry shelf and decided to try it. As he pulled it off the shelf, the bag fell spilling powder all over. Daniel's mom saw the mess and helped him clean it up." |
"Oliver was playing in the park near some ducks. He was excited to see the animals so close. Before his mom could stop him, he reached out to pet one. The duck bit Oliver hard, making him cry. Oliver's mom comforted him and he learned to leave ducks alone." |
Lily was excited for school pictures. She wanted to do something special with her hair. She consulted her big sister who got right to work. Soon she had created a cool braid updo. Lily had the cutest hair in the whole yearbook. |
Jeremy was walking through his garage. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain. He realized he had stepped on a fish hook. He ran to his kitchen to remove it. With some first aid tools he cleaned the area too. |
Kendall had just renovated her whole backyard. She ended up with a nice field of empty space. She decided to plant a garden. The set up took several weeks and a ton of hard work. Luckily the garden was blooming healthily in no time at all. |
"Rebecca and George had just purchased their first home. Rebeccas was so excited to see it but they couldn't find the key. They searched all day for it and they were almost ready to give up. Suddenly, they noticed the key in their junk drawer. They got to see the house that night." |
Lindsey was walking to the grocery store when something fell. She leaned over to pick it up and felt her pants split a bit. She awkwardly continued walking hoping no one could tell. As soon as she was home she stitched the pants up. Soon they were back like new. |
"Dana had been having trouble getting up on time. She was late for school for the eighth time in a row. Her principal called her in for a meeting. Dana needed to be on time or she would be suspended. From then on, Dana took the effort more seriously forever." |
"Candace was sorting through her mail. Suddenly she noticed a letter with a big red stamp. After evaluating it, she realized that she owed the library fines. She went to the library that day to make a payment. She was so glad to be debt-free." |
"Jenny was riding in her car with her family. Ahead of her was a huge passenger bus. Suddenly the bus swerved into another lane and crashed. Jenny and her husband helped rescue people from the wreck. Luckily, no one was hurt too badly." |
"Sophia was asleep in bed. Suddenly, the shrill cry of her baby woke her up. She tried changing him, offering him some milk and even cuddling. Still, nothing could calm the baby's crying. He cried on and on for hours, until finally giving Sophia a break." |
Jackson was in class listening to his teacher's lesson. Their new assignment was a report on their favorite animal. Jackson immediately knew he wanted to cover tigers. He spent all weekend researching tigers and even visited the zoo. His paper got a fantastic grade and entertained all of his classmates. |
Jill was sorting through her pantry when she found old bread. She checked for mold and then opened the bag. The bread was a bit too hard to eat. Instead she was going to make croutons. She chopped cooked and ate the croutons very quickly. |
Blair was sitting on the floor during a family party. They had just finished a slideshow of photos. Suddenly her aunt asked to give a speech. She sadly announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Everyone immediately began rallying together and around their aunt. |
"Jordan was watching TV on her couch. It was raining outside and she noticed her cat scurrying inside. The cat ran over to Jordan and hopped onto her lap. Jordan realized that the cat's paws were wet, but it was too late. Her clothes and blankets were all wet and ruined." |
"Devon was shopping at the mall. She had found herself in the corner of a big antique store. Suddenly, she saw all of the lights go out. Somehow she had been missed while the mall closed. Devon had to call 911 to get someone to open the doors." |
"Gavin was excited about taking a girl to the dance at school. He was in the middle of getting ready when he got a call. The dance had been cancelled due to an electrical issue. Gavin was so sad to be losing his plans for the night. Luckily, his date came over to watch movies instead." |
"James was playing video names when he got a bloody nose. The blood came out quickly, staining his jeans. When the bleeding stopped he was left to deal with the mess. Nothing seemed to get the blood out of his pants. Luckily, his mom took the pants and somehow fixed them." |
Georgia's mother really wanted fried eggs for her birthday. Georgia didn't know how to cook them but was willing to try. She tried a couple of methods that were clearly not right at all. On her third try she was close but not quite edible. Finally on her fourth try she produced the perfect egg for her mom. |
Calvin was swimming the Florida ocean. He was enjoying himself when suddenly he felt weird. Something was sucking him out to open ocean. He tried to remember everything about riptides. Luckily he just relaxed and was able to wait for a rescuer. |
Marsha needed a can of beans opened. None of her openers were working. She asked her boyfriend to open it with a knife instead. The man stabbed the lid several times until the lid could be pried up. Marsha thanked him for his help. |
"Matt had been voted prom king as a prank. He stood awkwardly on stage awaiting his crown. On the count of three, four rows of boys began launching tomatoes. The fruit his Matt and made a huge mess. As everyone laughed, he left the stage sadly." |
"Lana was on a hike with her boyfriend. The hike involved passing many steep edges. She was really nervous and having trouble finishing the trail. Finally she decided to go back. She felt bad, but overall she thought she was better off safe." |
"Charlie was starving. He went into a gas station and tried to steal some tuna. A cop in the store noticed and stopped him. Luckily, the cop let him go without charging him. He felt so nervous as he walked away from the cop." |
"Jessie always wanted to eat cantaloupe. The only problem was that she never remembered to before it spoiled. She bought a melon at the store one day and forgot about it. Four days later, she found it completely moldy in the cabinet. She vowed to stop buying the cantaloupe." |
Missy had been excited to ride her bike for a long time. She went to get it only to find a flat tire. She pestered her dad for a long time to fix it. At first he ignored her. Finally weeks later he got around to the bike. |
"Frank and Tina were at her family's house for Christmas. They had special news to share with everyone over dinner. People all guessed what the news was, but no one was right. Finally, Tina announced that she was pregnant. Everyone at the party cheered for her and laughed." |
Tucker was about to leave one morning. It was cold out so he grabbed his coat. To his dismay the coat was suspiciously wet. He was forced to go into the cold with no warmth. Luckily his trip was short and he was back inside quickly. |
Olivia had taken her friends to a very scary maze for Halloween. She was having a good time until she lost said friends. Now she was lost alone in the maze and couldn't get out. As time passed she panic and began yelling. Luckily her friends helped find her quickly. |
Julianna had just had her first baby. Everyone was eager to see if he would have red hair like her. She brought the baby home and everyone looked. They were delighted to see little red curls on him. They had a big party to celebrate the new boy. |
Kylie was moving to a brand new state. When she first left home she was devastated to go. In the middle of the trip she felt more bittersweet and bored. But as they neared their new home she felt excited. She could tell right away that the move was a good thing. |
"Two year old Todd was taking a shower by himself. He was very good at being careful and liked the time. Today he was being too hasty. He stood up quickly, causing himself to fall hard. His mom scooped him up and promised no more showers by himself." |
"Mark was walking to his room with a big plate of spaghetti. He tripped and the plate crashed into his chest. His tee shirt, a beloved family hand me down, was covered in sauce. He tried his best to clean up the stains. Luckily, he was able to get the food off of the shirt." |
Dan was extremely broke and out of food. He had a giant pot of beans as his only meal. He decided that he should make homemade tortillas. It took very little time to whip the tortillas up. Thanks to his idea he had enough food for the week. |
Scott loved playing the electric guitar. He was playing one day when his sound cut out. Something out of nowhere had broken his amp. He tried to fix it but it wouldn't come back on. Scott took it as a sign to move on to a new type of music. |
"A new store was opening and they were offering a promotion. The first fifty people in line would win a free tee shirt. Andrew really wanted one so he had staked a place in line early. He waited for three hours at least. Luckily, he was fifteenth in line and did get the free shirt!" |
"Mickey was in his bedroom using his computer. He watched as his two cats meandered around the room. Suddenly, he heard some growling and hissing from the cats. They were fighting and scratching each other on the floor. Mickey picked up the aggressor cat and threw him out of the room." |
"Sasha was trying to enroll her child in preschool. She hadn't realized how complex the applications and forms would be. She was lacking the required birth certificate. Luckily, a friendly teacher noticed her dilemma. She told her that it was fine and Sasha was able to turn in her form." |
Sasha had just graduated from high school. She was invited to a graduation party but didn't want to go. As she went home she realized this was the last party ever. She reluctantly turned around to join the fun. Everyone was glad she came and she had a lot of fun. |
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