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Joe was at the gas station one night.
He saw a masked man come in and brandish a gun.
He saw a tired man come in and buy gas.
The man told the customers to lay down, then demanded money. Joe obediently lay on his stomach and prayed. Soon the robber ran off and Joe got up, very shaken.
The man told the customers to lay down, then demanded money.Joe was very confused by this turn of events.Soon the tired man gave up and Joe looked out, staring with disbelief.
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Nancy planned to go to the store.
She made up a list of what she wanted to buy before she left.
She didn't know what she wanted to buy before she left.
She also made sure she had enough money on hand. When she got to the store, she found it busier than usual. It took twice as long to get everything she wanted.
She made sure she had enough money on hand.When she got to the store, she found it busier than usual.It took twice as long to get everything she wanted.
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Crystal just graduated college.
She is trying to find a job.
She just found a good job.
Nobody wants to hire her though. She decides to go get her masters. She goes back to college.
She thought nobody wanted to hire her though.She decides to go get her masters on the side.She goes back to college.
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I was shopping in the mall.
I noticed a dress that I loved.
I noticed some cookware that I liked.
Unfortunately, they didn't have my size. I decided to search around. Luckily, I was able to find one dress in my size.
Unfortunately, the price didn't fit my budget.I decided to search around.Luckily, I was able to find some I could afford.
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My daughter was seven when we bought her a hamster.
Her friend had one and she liked the idea.
She didn't like the hamster so we returned it.
We bought the hamster, cage, and exercise wheel. She did not like the hamster because he bit her. The hamster died after a few months and we buried him.
We returned the hamster, cage, and exercise wheel.She did not like the hamster because he bit her.The hamster was bought by another customer and had a happy life.
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Nicole was a nursing aide at a nearby nursing home and a student.
She worked full time at the home, but still managed do well in school.
She took the bus to work.
Halfway through the semester, her car broke down on the way to school. It became clear she wouldn't have another way to get around. Eventually Nicole had to take a few weeks off of both and loved it.
Halfway through the semester, her bus broke down on the way to school.It became clear that she would have no other way to get to class.Luckily, this was the only time this happened, and she had no other issues commuting to her classes.
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Toni had trouble sleeping.
She went to see a specialist for help.
She went to see a faith healer for help.
The specialist gave her tips and prescribed her medicine. That night as she settled down for bed she did as she was instructed. She had the best sleep she had in a long time.
The faith healer gave her tips and prescribed her meditation.That night as she settled down for bed she did as she was instructed.She had the best sleep she had in a long time.
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Wendy was walking to her bedroom.
She was carrying her laptop and a glass of water.
She was carrying her phone and a cup of tea.
Suddenly, she dropped the laptop, smashing it. To top it all of, her water splashed on to the laptop. The machine was completely destroyed.
Suddenly, she dropped the phone, cracking the screen.To top it all off, her tea splashed on it as well.The phone was completely destroyed.
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We had mice in our condo one year.
They squeezed in where the hot water pipes fed the baseboards.
We hired an exterminator and never saw any mice again.
I bought an electric mouse trap. One day my son heard a popping sound. We opened the trap to find an electrocuted mouse.
I bought an electric lamp.One day my son heard a popping sound.We opened the door to find an electrocuted bird.
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Tina went for her first swim lesson.
She had no idea how to swim.
She refused to get in the pool the whole time.
When she went into the water she got scared. She was afraid she would drown. Luckily the lifeguard was there to help.
She never went into the water because she got scared.She was afraid she would drown.Luckily the lifeguard was understanding.
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Rachel had just been really sick.
She had several antibiotics that she needed to take.
She lost some weight while she was sick and decided to keep it off healthily.
She was having a hard time remembering to take them though. Her husband offered to help her keep on top of them. With his help, she kept on track and got healthy.
She was having a hard time remembering to take her vitamins though.Her husband offered to help her keep on top of them.With his help, she kept on track and stayed healthy.
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Today Eddy plans on buying a car.
He has been looking online for weeks.
He has been ignoring online for weeks.
He finally found the car he wants. He goes down to the car lot, and negotiates the price. After the negotiations, Eddy drives off with his new car.
He finally found the car he wants.He goes down to the car lot, and negotiates the price.After the negotiations, Eddy drives off with his new car.
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Lori thinks her husband has been drinking too much.
He has been going golfing with his friends and comes home drunk.
He has been going golfing with his friends and they join the intervention.
He goes out to the bars at least two nights a week. He also drinks while he is at home. Lori confronts him and he gets very angry and defensive.
They told him ge goes out to the bars to often.Also, he drinks to much while at home.When Lori confronts him he gets very angry and defensive.
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Bella wanted a tablet.
So she went to an electronics store.
She decided to only buy one with lots of storage space.
She compared her choices. But she bought one with low storage space to save money. Bella later regret not spending more money.
She compared her choices.But she bought one with a slow processor to save money.Bella later regret not spending more money.
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Sally like to jump around.
She would jump everywhere she went.
She took too big of a jump one morning and broke her ankle.
She went jump to school and back. One day is rained and left puddles on the sidewalk. Sally was sad she jumped everywhere that day.
She had to get a cast.One day is rained and left puddles on the sidewalk.Sally was sad that she couldn't jump in it.
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Our 2 year old granddaughter lives in Queens.
It snowed heavily there over the weekend.
It was beautiful there all weekend.
Our daughter put winter clothes onto the child. She took the child out to enjoy the snow. Our granddaughter cried as soon as she saw the cold, and went back in.
Our daughter put on summer clothes onto the child.She took the child out to enjoy the sun.Our granddaughter cried after awhile because she was hot, and went back in.
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There was a small town in the woods year ago.
On an ordinary day a wealthy man from nearby came.
One day a poor man from nearby came.
He offered to buy the whole town. The people were excited because they had been struggling. Before the deal was concluded the man was killed and town ruined.
He offered to perform odd jobs for the whole town.The people were excited because they had needed a handyman.Before the deal was concluded the man was killed.
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Tom used to a very jovial person.
When the girl he wanted to meet stood him up that changed.
Then one day he fell madly in love with a girl.
Now he's much less gregarious. He still says he's looking for love. But we all think Tom's learned his lesson.
Now he's even more jovial.He says he's so happy being in love.We all think that finding love was really good for Tom.
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Dave needed money to buy a drink from the vending machine.
There was no one around that he could ask.
Luckily, he saw fifty bucks from his pocket.
He only needed a quarter, and he was so thirsty. He decided to look under the vending machine, and he found one! Dave had found a quarter and was able to buy a drink.
He only needed a quarter, and he was so thirsty.He decided to look in his pockets, and he found one!Dave had found a quarter and was able to buy a drink.
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Danny always collected rocks from the nearby beach.
His roommate was very frustrated with all of the rocks in the house.
His roommate loved the rocks and adored them.
She threatened to throw them away. Danny took them to the pawn shop. He made enough money from the ones containing fossils to move out!
She offered to combine their collections.Danny was ecstatic about the idea and said yes.Together they made a priceless collection from the ones containing fossils.
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Graham and his dog were in the park.
Graham ran into a friend with a dog there.
He didn't see anyone he knew there.
They decided to have dinner together at graham's house. His friend brought her dog over and the pets played. Graham and the woman started dating.
Graham decided to return home and start dinner.His friend messaged him and ended up bringing her dog over to play.Graham and the woman eventually started dating.
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Cindy's best friend just purchased a new house.
Her friend, Carol, invited Cindy to a house warming party.
Her friend, Carol, didn't invite Cindy to her house warming party.
Cindy spilled red wine by mistake. The red wine stained the white carpets. Cindy covered up the spill with a chair.
Cindy crashed the party, and dumped red wine on the carpet.The red wine stained the white carpets.Cindy covered up the spill with a chair.
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When I was young, I loved to climb.
One day, I saw a big tree.
One day, I saw a big wall.
I decided that I would climb it. I spent a long time climbing each branch. I made it to the top but started getting scared, so I stopped.
I decided that I would climb it.I spent a long time climbing each brick.I made it to the top but started getting scared, so I stopped.
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Marcus feels like he will never have a girlfriend.
He has given up on dating after many Years alone.
He joined an online dating service.
Finally, one day, he sits beside a girl in a coffee shop. She introduces herself, and they begin talking for hours. Marcus hopes that he might have finally met someone to love.
He lines up a date online and meets up with a girl at a coffeeshop.She introduces herself and they begin talking for hours.Marcus hopes that he might have finally met someone to love.
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Lilah loved ice cream.
She would always order the same flavor.
She would always order a different flavor every time.
Vanilla ice cream was her absolute favorite. One day the shop was out of vanilla and she had to try chocolate. Chocolate became her new favorite flavor.
Chocolate ice cream was her absolute favorite.One day the shop was out of new flavors and she had to try vanilla.Chocolate remained her favorite flavor.
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Adam clasped his hands together, and looked at the assembled parents.
The truthful answer he told them, was that he didn't know.
The truthful answer he told them was there was no security at all.
The gunman had gotten past the guards and the metal detectors. It shouldn't have happened, but it did. Adam prayed with them and did his best to give comfort.
The gunman had gotten past the door and the lack of metal detectors.It shouldn't have happened, but it did.Adam prayed with them and did his best to give comfort.
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I was in the war in Iraq.
I was performing my daily patrol.
While performing my daily patrol, I found and disabled an IED before it exploded.
Suddenly, I walked onto an IED. Thankfully, I lived. But, I lost my legs.
While disposing of the IED I walked into another one.Thankfully, I lived.But, I lost my legs.
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Fox's father was teaching him how to catch rabbits.
First he taught Fox how to set the trap.
First he taught Fox how to be patient.
After the trap was set they ate breakfast. Fox and his father returned and checked the trap. The trap was sprung but they had caught a mouse.
After the training was done they ate breakfast.Fox and his father returned to check the rabbits.The rabbits was quietly eating carrots.
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Olga had always loved wearing bright clothing.
One day Olga's pet bird died and she was very sad.
One day Olga's pet bird lived and she was very happy.
She needed to find a way to express how this made her feel. Olga decided to wear black every day after that. Now Olga never wears bright clothing.
She needed to find a way to express how this made her feel.She continued to wear bright clothing.Olga loves her bright outfits.
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Christine is heading to warner bros records.
She is meeting up with the labels boss.
She is picking up her boyfriend from a meeting with the labels boss.
The boss asks her to sign the contract. She reads it and signs. She is happy that she is finally signed.
The boss asked her boyfriend to sign a contract.He reads it and sign it.She is happy that he is finally signed.
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Tom liked to download things on the computer.
He often did this without checking the safety of the website.
He always ran the latest antivirus software and was careful about what he downloaded.
One day, his computer stopped working. He took it to a technician, who said it had a virus. Tom suddenly wished he had been more careful downloading files.
One day, his computer stopped working.He took it to a technician, who said it had a virus.Tom suddenly realized he hadn't been careful enough downloading files.
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Ed bet Frank he couldn't be him at an ice cream eating contest.
The loser would have to wear a dress to school the next day.
The loser would have to treat the winner a gallon of ice cream.
Ed couldn't wait to see Frank embarrass himself at school! But Frank was a fierce competitor, easily beating Ed. He laughed as Ed walked into class in his mom's blue dress.
Ed couldn't wait to see Frank buy the ice cream.But Frank was a fierce competitor, easily beating Ed.He laughed as Ed walked into his house carrying a gallon of ice cream.
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Kara needed extra money.
She liked to write so she tried freelancing online.
She worked overtime at her job.
At first she was getting a lot of jobs. However, more people started doing it. This caused the jobs for Kara to decrease.
At first she was getting a lot of work.However, more people started doing it.This caused the overtime for Kara to decrease.
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Luke lived in a treehouse behind his families house.
He climbed the branches like a monkey.
He avoided the branches because they were fragile.
One day, he was being careless and fell from the tree. He hit his head hard and woke up thinking he really was a monkey. Now Luke is called Chimples and only eats bananas.
One day, he was being careful and walked past the tree.He didn't hit his head hard and didn't wake up thinking he really was a monkey.Now Luke is not called Chimples and does not only eat bananas.
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Mary bought a ticket to see the new Star Wars movie.
She was so excited she peed her pants!
When she got to the theater she found out that her ticket was fake.
By the time she changed, it was too late to see the opening. Mary was able to catch the next show. She thought it was everything it was hyped to be.
By the time she got a new ticket it was too late to see the opening.Mary was able to catch the next show.She thought it was everything it was hyped to be.
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Pat filmed a movie with his friends.
He submitted the film to a film festival.
He loved making the movie so he decided to enroll in classes to learn more.
The film took first place. For a while he was treated as if he was a movie star. Pat loved the fame and began to make another movie.
HIs movie was very popular with his class.For a while he was treated as if he was a movie star by the other students.Pat loved the fame and began to make another movie.
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Mike decided to work on his yearly tax returns.
He gathered all of his documents and began to fill out the return.
He couldn't find any of his tax documents and began to panic.
He gave items to Goodwill, but wasn't certain how to claim the items. He researched his question online, at several tax sites. He found the answer and then finished his tax return.
He gave items to Goodwill, but wasn't certain how to claim the items.He researched his question online, at several tax sites.He found the answer and then requested copies of his lost documents.
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Mom took me to the movies today.
I was excited to go, I had never been before.
I was bored and didnt want to go.
We sat down with popcorn in front of the big screen. The sound was very loud. The whole experience was very thrilling.
We sat down with popcorn in front of the big screen.The sound was too loud.The whole experience was a waste of time.
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Tim's first date in months was going well at first.
Tim decided to drink to loosen up more.
Tim decided to sleep to loosen up more.
Eventually Tim drank too much. His date started feeling uncomfortable. Tim messed up his chance at a second date.
Eventually Tim slept too much.His date started feeling uncomfortable.Tim messed up his chance at a second date.
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Yesterday Lisa was asked out by a gorgeous young man.
She immediately agreed to go out with him.
She couldn't decide if she liked him.
He was going to pick her up for dinner but Lisa was nervous. Finally when he got her, Lisa's nerves calmed down. To her surprise, the two had a lot of fun.
He was going to pick her up for dinner but Lisa was nervous.Finally when he got her, Lisa's nerves calmed down.To her surprise, the two had a lot of fun.
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Martha and her mother loved to bake.
Sunday morning, they both woke up early.
Sunday morning, they both slept in until noon.
They ate breakfast and went into the kitchen to start baking. They made cookies and cake. Martha and her mother enjoyed their Sunday baking.
They skipped breakfast and went into the kitchen to start baking.They made cookies and cake.Martha and her mother enjoyed their Sunday baking.
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Jenny never used a crystal punch set she got as a wedding gift.
When a friend got married, Jenny wrapped the set as her gift.
When a friend got divorced, Jenny wrapped the set as her gift.
When the friend opened the gift, she looked curiously at Jenny. She told Jenny it was the same punch set she gave her Years ago. Jenny laughed and said best friends share the same taste.
When the friend opened the gift, she looked curiously at Jenny.She told Jenny it was the same punch set she gave her Years ago.Jenny laughed and said best friends share the same taste.
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Tim wanted to be a professional bodybuilder.
He joined his local gym and lifted heavy.
But there was no local gym available on their area.
He bought muscle building supplements. Tim went to a bodybuilding competition. He got the first place prize.
He bought muscle building supplements and worked out.Tim went to a bodybuilding competition.He got the third place prize.
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Yesterday my experience at the airport was the worst.
I had a flight for six in the morning but it left ten hours later.
I had a flight for six in the morning and it left right on time.
I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was get to my destination. Thankfully I got a partial refund.
I was energized.All I wanted to do was get to my destination.Thankfully I got there that day.
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Keith wanted to become a professional chef.
He watched cooking shows and practiced recipes.
He cooked only by taste.
Keith enrolled in culinary school. After school Keith worked at a famous restaurant. Keith worked his way up to being head chef.
Keith enrolled in culinary school.After school Keith worked at a famous restaurant.Keith worked his way up to being head chef.
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Mary knew she was going to have a very busy week at work.
She decided she should take her lunch to save time during the day.
She decided she would order lunch in to save time.
To prepare, she went to the store to get lunch items for the week. She had fun picking items that she would enjoy. At the end of the trip, she was happy with how she prepared.
To prepare, she looked at local restaurant menus all week.She had fun picking items that she would enjoy.At the end of the trip, she was happy with the variety of her take out meals.
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Kelly couldn't grow a single rose in her garden.
She checked the soil and it was rich enough.
She released ladybugs in the garden for an earth-friendly way to control aphids.
Water was not an issue for her. She finally found that it was bugs eating her plants. After debugging, Kelly is now enjoying beautiful roses.
The lady bugs spread out over her garden.They ate all of the aphids that were damaging her roses.After debugging, Kelly is now enjoying beautiful roses.
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Lola was planning to go to the beach with her husband.
Lola told her relatives that she would go to the beach.
Lola told her relatives they couldn't come.
Lola's aunt told her that she would also come. However, Lola and her husband had a fight before the trip. Lola felt very bad that she couldn't realize her plans.
Lola's aunt told her that she had to come.However, Lola and her husband had a fight before the trip.Lola felt very bad that she couldn't realize her plans.
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Matt loved going out at night.
He loved to study the stars.
He hated to study the stars.
One night, Matt decided he was going to show Sally stars. Sally was unimpressed by Matt that night. Sally then broke up with Matt because he was lame.
One night, Matt decided he was going to show Sally his toy collections.Sally was unimpressed by Matt that night.Sally then broke up with Matt because he was lame.
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Pam finally turned 21.
And she was eager to drink alcohol for the first time.
She went our and had her first legal drink, then had too many and got sick.
She went to the market and bought some drinks. But the cashier didn't even ask for an ID. Pam felt a little disappointed.
She went to the market and bought some medicine.But the cashier didn't even ask for an ID.Pam felt a little disappointed.
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Gina and her friend Tami were chasing a boy around the class.
He had taken a pencil from Gina and would not give it back.
He had taken a compliment from Gina and would not give one back.
Tami and Gina decided to split up and cut him off. He had no where to run. Tami tackled the boy and Gina took the pencil from him.
Tami and Gina decided to split up and cut him off.He had nowhere to run.Tami tackled the boy and Gina took the compliment from him.
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June wanted to learn how to bake a loaf of bread.
She took a class at her local community college.
She couldn't find any cooking classes at her local community college.
She became very accomplished with her baking so she sold loaves. Eventually June opened up her own bakery. June found her true calling as a baker.
She taught herself how to bake using books and the internet.Eventually June opened up her own bakery.June found her true calling as a baker.
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Allison liked to eat snacks in her bedroom.
Many times Allison would leave the snack trash on the floor.
Allison would put the snack trash in the garbage can always.
One day Allison saw ants on the floor. The ants were crawling on her clothes and school books. Allison cleaned her room and the ants were gone soon.
She knew if she didn't, she would get ants in her room.She saw one crawling around scouting one day.Allison cleaned her room and sprayed it to make sure they stayed away.
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Ryan loved to play with cats.
His favorite cat to play with was named Bonkers.
His favorite cat to play with was named George.
Bonkers was trying to get away from Ryan because he was tired. Ryan wouldn't leave Bonkers alone so Bonkers attacked Ryan. Ryan learned not to annoy cats anymore.
George was trying to get away from Ryan because he was tired.Ryan wouldn't leave George alone so George attacked Ryan.Ryan learned not to annoy cats anymore.
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Kate was really looking forward to lunchtime.
When it was finally time, she went to grab her lunch.
She brought pizza.
She knew there was a problem when she saw it at the bottom of her bag. Everything was smashed, particularly her PB&J sandwich. She ate it anyways, but it was not very appetizing.
She knew there was a problem when she saw it in the box.Everything was pushed to the side and all over the box.She ate it anyways, but it was not very appetizing.
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We noticed our orange tabby, Max, was getting skinny.
Worried about him, we took him to the vet's office.
Worried about him, we put him on a special diet and his weight normalized.
The vet was not sure why he was losing weight, and did a blood test. When the results came back, we found out Max had kidney failure. We put him on a special diet and is back to a normal weight.
The vet was not sure why he was still losing weight, and did a blood test.When the results came back, we found out Max had kidney failure.We put him on a different special diet and he is back to a normal weight.
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When Ron was 10, he got a hamster for his birthday.
One day, he was holding the hamster in his hand.
One day, he put a treat in the hamster's cage.
The hamster bit his thumb, hard! Ron was surprised, and accidentally dropped the hamster. The hamster died later that day.
The hamster bit his thumb, hard!Ron was surprised, and accidentally knocked the hamster cage over.The hamster died later that day.
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Raymond went to the liquor store to buy some vodka.
When he arrived, the clerk informed him they were out of vodka.
The liquor store was closed that early in the day so Raymond went home empty handed.
Raymond couldn't believe how stupid that sounded, and flipped out. Raymond started breaking bottles everywhere. The clerk called the cops, and Raymond went to jail.
Raymond couldn't believe how stupid it was to be closed this early, and flipped out.Raymond started throwing things in the street.A witness called the cops, and Raymond went to jail.
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Daryl skipped across the stones poking out of the water.
He laughed back at us, standing on the shoreline.
He warned us about coming across, it was scary.
We were frightened of the fast moving river. Daryl should have been, too. He lost his footing on a slick rock, and drowned.
We were frightened of the fast moving river.Daryl was trying to be careful.He lost his footing on a slick rock, and drowned.
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Jack received a phone from Bill.
Bill asked him to fix the screen.
Bill said he had time to fix Jack's phone.
When Jack started to work on it, he stabbed the battery cell. As a result, the phone didn't turn on. Since he broke it, he had to pay Bill the full price for the phone.
When Bill started to work on it, he noticed the battery was defective.As a result, the phone didn't turn on.Since it was an easy fix, Jack was happy to pay for the new battery.
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Terry took his newborn chihuahua outside to use the bathroom.
He sat down while he watched the dog play in the yard.
He stand up while he watched the dog sleep in the yard.
Suddenly, Terry saw a very large bird flying right at nis dog. Terry picked up and threw a rock at the bird right as it swooped down. The bird died on impact, and Terry's dog began to happily chew on it.
Suddenly, Terry saw a very large bird flying right at nis dog.Terry stood up and then picked up and threw a rock at the bird right as it swooped down.The bird died on impact, and Terry's dog began to happily chew on it.
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It was Allison's birthday.
Allison went to school and was excited to go home.
Allison never went to school and was excited to stay at home.
When she got home no one was there. Allison called her mom to find out what was going on. Her mom told Allison had passed away.
When her mother came home Allison was there.Allison asked her mother what was going on.Her mom wished her happy birthday.
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Jim and Bob went hiking.
Jim expected Bob to bring water bottles.
Jim brought water bottles himself expecting Bob to forget his.
But Bob forget them. When they decided to take a break, they realized they had no water. Jim and Bob were forced to turn around after hours of hiking.
When they decided to take a break, Bob realized he forgot his.Jim and Bob were forced to turn around after hours of hiking.Jim was bummed out and frustrated.
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Carlos has been single for several Year's.
One day Carlos and his friend Dan go to a dance club.
One day Carlos and his friend decided not to go to their usual dance club.
Carlos meets a nice girl there and they exchange phone numbers. The next week they go out for a cup of coffee. Carlos hopes he has finally met someone he can love.
Carlos meets a nice girl there and they exchange phone numbers.The next week they go out for a cup of coffee.Carlos hopes he has finally met someone he can love.
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Ted entered himself into a brownie cook off.
He went home and pulled out all of the ingredients.
He went home and set out every one of the ingredients.
While grabbing ingredients, he noticed he was missing some things. Ted decided to wing it and make his own recipe with what he had. After entering the competition, Ted won second place with his recipe.
While setting out ingredients, he noticed he was missing some things.Ted decided to wing it and make his own recipe with what he had.After entering the competition, Ted won second place with his recipe.
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I was floating in the lazy river.
The waves was carrying my float across the river.
The waves carried me to the shore.
However, two people were fighting. One was pushed towards me. I ended up getting hit.
I was glad to be back at the shore, but two people were fighting.One was pushed towards me.I ended up getting hit.
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Pete loved racing and speeding in his fast car.
Pete always came close to accidents, but never really got hurt.
Until he got in a huge accident.
One day, Pete decided to speed at the highest rate he could take it. Pete's car soon lost control, and flipped over off the highway. Pete became paralyzed from the crash, and can no longer drive at all.
One day, Pete had decided to speed at the highest rate he could take it.Pete's car soon lost control, and flipped over off the highway.Pete became paralyzed from the crash, and can no longer drive at all.
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Eleanor wanted some hot cocoa.
She checked her cupboards, but she had none.
She checked her cupboards, and found some.
She had to walk up to the grocery store to buy some. When she got home, she made a cup right away. Then she sat in her chair and sipped it contentedly!
She had to walk up to the grocery store to buy some marshmallows for it.When she got home, she made a cup right away.Then she sat in her chair and sipped it contentedly!
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Carl tried to break up with his girlfriend last weekend.
He took her somewhere public to avoid a scene.
He took her home to avoid a scene.
She didn't care. She blew up and threatened him in front of everyone. He decided to stay with her out of fear.
She didn't care.She blew up and threatened him with a knife at her home.He decided to stay with her out of fear.
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Fred went to the new club in town.
He saw a lot of attractive girls.
He saw many different kinds of beer.
He talked to the first one he saw. She denied him. He then got discouraged.
He drank the first one he saw.It was terrible.He then got discouraged.
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Tina had a spot on her face that would not clear up.
She went to the doctor and he removed a part of the spot.
She went to the doctor and he removed the spot.
A day later, she received news from him that is was cancerous. Tina had surgery to remove the spot. It left a huge scar, but Tina was now cancer free.
A day later, she received news from him that is was cancerous.Tina was glad to have had it removed.It left a huge scar, but Tina was now cancer free.
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Rina wanted her navel pierced.
She decided to do it herself.
She decided to get it pierced at the mall.
She sterilized a large safety pin. Then she used it to poke a hole in her navel! Afterwards, she replaced the pin with a metal ring.
They sterilized a large safety pin.Then they used it to poke a hole in her navel!Afterwards, they replaced the pin with a metal ring.
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Neil was working as a clerk in the mall.
One day he saw a customer stealing a sweater.
It was really easy work until he ran after a thief who punched him in the nose.
Neil apprehended him on his way out. Shamefaced, the thief confessed and returned the sweater. Neil thought it over and decided not to press charges.
Neil apprehended him on his way out.Shamefaced, the thief confessed, returned the sweater, and apologized for punching him.Neil thought it over and decided to press charges.
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Nina wanted to play ball.
She called her friends, but they were all busy.
She called her friends, and they asked her to come right over.
Then she decided to ask her little brother. He eagerly agreed to play with her. Nina and her brother had a great time playing ball!
Then she decided to ask her little brother.He eagerly agreed to play with them.Nina and her brother had a great time playing ball with Nina's friends.
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Derek has had a crush on Mary since the first grade.
He suffered in silence throughout their public education careers.
He suffered in excitement throughout their public education careers.
Derek had long since given up hope that anything could happen. In the final week of senior year, Derek asked Mary out. Mary politely declined, and Derek's heart was broken.
Derek had lots of hope that something could happen.In the final week of senior year, Derek asked Mary out.Mary politely declined, and Derek's heart was broken.
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Sean was living in southern California.
One night he heard about a huge wildfire nearby.
One night he saw part of his house on fire.
He went to his yard to see if he could see anything. To his surprise he saw fires raging in the hills around him. He was nervous but luckily it didn't reach him.
He ran to his yard to see where it was coming from.Sean frantically called 911 once he got close.He was nervous but luckily the fire department came before major damage was done.
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Sam had a project to do for film class.
She decided to make a scary movie.
She decided not to make any movie.
She had her friends go outside and act. Then she edited all of the scenes. Finally, she turned it in.
She had her friends go outside to play.Then they came back inside and wrote a script.Finally, she turned it in.
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The circus is in town this week.
I decided to take my nephews.
I am not fond of circuses.
It was their first time seeing the circus. We all enjoyed watching the various acts. After the circus was over we went out for ice cream.
We went to a play instead.We all enjoyed watching the various acts.After the play was over we went out for ice cream.
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Kay's vision had begun to deteriorate.
She asked her daughter to buy her a magnifying glass.
She asked her daughter to pay for corrective surgery.
Her daughter found a large magnifying glass on Amazon. She gave the magnifying glass to Kay. Now Kay can read the small print on her prescription bottles.
Her daughter found a good doctor online.She gave the details to Kay.Now Kay will go on to have surgery.
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Cara really wanted the new Chanel bag.
Problem was there were so few available on the market.
They were still a lot of the new bag available on the market.
Thankfully Cara went through some loopholes and got the bag. As soon as she got it she posted pictures to social media. She was thrilled.
Thankfully Cara purchased one easily.As soon as she got it she posted pictures to social media.She was thrilled.
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Martina loved to dance.
She participated in many dance competitions.
But she had never participated in a competition.
One competition, she fell and broke her leg. She was determined to participate in the next competition though. She wore her cast dancing, and the audience applauded her effort.
She decided to enter her first, and at the competition, she fell and broke her leg.She was determined to participate in the next competition though.She wore her cast dancing, and the audience applauded her effort.
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Colin got a new job in a new city.
Since it was so far, he had to move out of his parents house.
Since it was so far, he was given a work from home job.
Colin got his own apartment, and was very excited. A month later, he got his first set of bills. Upon reading them, the excitement of living alone went away.
Colin got his own project, and was very excited.A month later, he got his first set of paychecks.Upon reading them, the excitement of working at home florished.
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Mark and his friend didn't study for a test so they decided to cheat.
They made small papers and put the answers on them.
They wrote the answers on their bare arms and legs.
They hid them in their sleeves and pulled them out during the test. Eventually, the teacher caught on and took them to the dean. They failed the test and were both suspended for a week.
They rolled up their sleeves during the test.Eventually, the teacher caught on and took them to the dean.They failed the test and were both suspended for a week.
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Kaitlyn had ordered a new cell phone.
The package arrived one day.
The package never arrived.
She opened it up, excited to check out her new phone. For some reason, the phone would not turn on. She had to send it back and get a replacement.
She told the company, who sent another and when it arrived, she opened it up, excited to check out her new phone.For some reason, the phone would not turn on.She had to send it back and get another replacement.
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Jon wanted candy.
He decided to go to the candy store.
He decided to ask his mom for candy.
Alas, it was closed for the weekend. Jon decided to make some candy at home. He tried making candy but burnt the sugar and gave up.
Alas, she said no.Jon decided to surreptitiously make some candy at home.He tried making candy but burnt the sugar and gave up.
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Jamie got her first Barbie doll at age 5.
She loved playing barbies better than anything else.
She preferred to play baseball instead.
Any chance she got she asked for a new doll. Jamie ended up with a large collection of dolls. She saved all her dolls for own daughters to play with one day.
Any chance she got she complained about getting dolls.Jamie ended up getting signed up for T-ball.She had a blast and made some new friends that summer.
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Tom was hungry.
So he prepared lots of food for himself.
So he threw away all his food.
But after a few bites, he was beginning to lose his appetite. He had two more plates of food. But it all went to waste.
His strategy to lose weight was rash and unrealistic.He ended up heating two plates of food since he had skipped the previous meal.It all went to his waist.
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Yolanda is afraid of public restrooms.
Her friend Margaret thinks this is silly.
Her friend Margaret is too.
While out to dinner Margret and Yolanda drank some water. Unable to hold her bladder, Yolanda used a public toilet. Margaret was proud of her friend for facing her fears.
While out to dinner Margret and Yolanda drank some water.Unable to hold her bladder, Yolanda used a public toilet.Margaret was proud of her friend for facing her fears.
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John got an email.
It said it was from an old friend.
It said it was from his mother.
He replied inquiring who it was. It turned out to be spam. John was disappointed.
He replied inquiring what it was about.It turned out to be spam.John was disappointed.
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Raising a goldfish wasn't as easy as the movies had made it seem.
Jill found this out the hard way, when she discovered hers had died.
Jill never found this out anyway, and hers eventually died of old age.
She didn't really feel that sad, because it was only a silly fish. Her Mom told her to just flush it down the toilet. So, that's exactly what she did.
She didn't really feel that sad, because it was only a silly fish.Her Mom told her to just flush it down the toilet.She wanted to bury it in the yard instead.
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I had to take a pill.
I swallowed it.
I threw it in the garbage.
I realized it was the wrong pill. I felt sick for a few hours. I realized I needed to be more careful about taking pills.
I realized it was the wrong pill.I felt upset for a few minutes.I realized I needed to be more careful about disposing pills.
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Lee was a twin.
As a child Lee despised being a twin.
As a child Lee loved being a twin.
He didn't like sharing everything with his identical brother. Lee longed to have his own identity. As he grew he began to explore his personal interest.
He loved sharing everything with his identical brother.Lee never longed to have his own identity.But, as he grew he began to explore his own personal interests.
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Kim ran into a stray dog.
It was playful and nice.
It was vicious and ran off.
She took it home. Kim later found a missing dog poster. It was the one she found and she returned it.
She chased after it, and eventually it calmed down and approached her, so she took it home.Kim later found a missing dog poster.It was the one she found and she returned it.
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Timmy found an old boat with water pooled in the bottom.
He saw tadpoles swimming in the boat.
He saw a lot of garbage in the boat.
Timmy told his pals about his find. When they went to see the boat, the tadpoles were gone. Then, they noticed tiny frogs hopping in the grass by the boat.
Timmy told his pals about his find.When they went to see the boat, the garbage was gone.Timmy cleaned it out by himself.
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Larry has been looking for a hobby to keep him busy after work.
His friend recommends he try brewing beer.
His friend recommends he try playing basketball.
Larry finally buys a home beer brewing kit. He follows the instructions perfectly to brew his first batch. Larry is happy that he finally has a hobby.
Larry finally buys basketball shoes and a hoop.He follows the instructions perfectly to hang the basketball hoop.Larry is happy that he finally has a hobby.
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David notices that many birds gather outside his window.
At first he is annoyed that they chirp so nearby his home.
He decides to get a book about birds to see what kind of birds they are.
However, one day, he decides to give them some bird seed. Now instead of being annoyed, he starts to love the birds. David decides to feed the birds every morning.
One day, he decides to give them some bird seed.He loves his birds which turned out to be sparrows.David decides to feed the birds every morning.
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Sue got in her car and frowned at how filthy the window was.
Her dog's nose had made quite a mess of the glass.
Her dog was too short to even reach the window.
She wondered if he had worked hard to create that window art for her. Sue sort of felt bad as she cleaned it away. The next day, her dog created a new masterpiece on the window.
She wondered if she worked hard if she could create window art from the filth.Sue sort of felt bad as she cleaned it away.The next day, she created a new masterpiece on the window.
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Dan's feet were sore and his head ached.
He spotted a massage parlor which had recently opened.
He went to the drugstore to buy some medicines.
He went in and bought himself a massage. It was his first time and he loved it. Dan visits the massage parlor now every time he's in pain.
Then, he went to the mall and bought himself a massage.It was his first time and he loved it.Dan visits the massage parlor now every time he's in pain.
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Lucy and her grandpa were driving home.
Lucy was telling him how scared she was being lost.
Lucy was telling him how excited she is when having road trips.
She was afraid she may never find her way home. She was afraid she would be kidnapped. She was relieved it was over.
She was not afraid she would never find her way home.Nor was she was afraid she would be kidnapped.She had a GPS and was always safety conscious.
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Macey brought her husband to a party.
He sat down on a bench and started playing poker with some friends.
He went outside and started swimming with some friends.
Then all the lights went off, and a woman walked out with a cake. Macey surprised her husband with a birthday party! Her husband whispered to her it wasn't his birthday.
Later, everyone went inside and all the lights went off, and a woman walked out with a cake for Macey's husband.Macey surprised her husband with a birthday party!Her husband whispered to her it wasn't his birthday.