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Roger's stomach was hurting.
He thought that maybe he was hungry but eating did not help.
He thought that maybe he was hungry, and eating helped.
He took some medication and laid down for awhile. After a few hours, his stomach ache was gone. Roger was able to enjoy the rest of his day.
He took some medication to be safe and then laid down for a while.After a few hours, his stomach ache was completely gone.Roger was able to enjoy the rest of his day.
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I woke up yesterday and could not find my cell phone.
I started looking all over the house for it.
I remembered it was plugged in in the kitchen.
I finally found it where I had been sleeping. I picked it up and discovered the screen was broken. Now I need to go buy a new phone.
I finally found it where I had been cooked.I picked it up and discovered the screen had broken.Now I need to go buy a new phone.
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Anna loves chocolate.
For her birthday she ordered a large chocolate cake.
For her birthday she ordered a box of chocolate cookies.
At the party, she cut into the cake and was shocked to see vanilla. The bakery had made a terrible mistake. Anna was very disappointed about the birthday cake.
At the party, she opened the box of cookies and was shocked to see vanilla.The bakery had made a terrible mistake.Anna was very disappointed about the birthday cookies.
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Bart was building a deck.
He went to the lumberyard to buy supplies.
He went to Home Depot to buy supplies.
He bought seventeen boards. He couldn't fit them in his truck, so the lumberyard delivered. He appreciated their good customer service.
He bought seventeen boards.He couldn't fit them in his truck, so Home Depot delivered.He appreciated their good customer service.
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The bank employee investigated credit card fraud.
She found that one card was used to buy five hundred gift cards.
She found out the identity of a man that had stolen over 500 credit cards.
She contacted the card owner. The card owner hadn't made the purchases. The employee issued the card owner a different card to use.
She contacted the authorities.The real card owners hadn't made any of the purchases.The employee issued new cards to the customers.
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Elle was a very shy high school girl.
She made a video of herself singing pop tunes.
She made a video of herself dancing.
Elle uploaded the video to Youtube. Soon after that, Elle got a call from a record producer. Now Elle is working on an album in a professional studio!
Elle uploaded the video to Youtube.Soon after that, Elle got a call from a dance choreographer.Now Elle is working on dancing in a professional studio!
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Ethan purchased a birthday cake.
He then set a number of candles into it.
He forgot to set any candles on it.
He tried to light them with a match, but was unsuccessful. He then tried using a blowtorch. Afterwards, he realized that action was ill-advised.
He tried to light the cake with a match, but was unsuccessful.He then tried using a blowtorch.Afterwards, he realized that action was ill-advised.
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Kevin was 19 when we met, and I was 12.
I didn't have any interest in him, but he had a car.
I didn't have any interest in him, even if he had a car.
It made me more popular because everyone was jealous. I wasn't even a teenager yet, dating a college student. He went into the army, and I broke up with him that summer.
I did not care if it made me more popular because everyone was jealous.I wasn't even a teenager yet, dating a college student was wrong.He went into the army, and I never saw him again.
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Andrea was excited to go on vacation to Jamaica.
She was going on an anniversary trip with her husband.
She had never left the country and needed to get a passport.
Their first night, they sat on the beach and listened to steel drums. They danced under the moonlight. When they got home, Andrea started planning their next trip.
The first night, she wanted to sit on the beach and listen to steel drums.She wanted to dance under the moonlight.When she got home, Andrea started planning her trip.
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Allie saw a few gross spiders.
She wanted them dead.
She wanted to catch one.
She remembered lemon oil killed them. She then sprayed on some lemon oil. Instantly they were gone.
She remembered bugs attracted them.She then collected some bugs.Instantly the spiders came.
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Rico was looking up smoothies for weight-loss.
He found one but it needed papaya which was rare in his small town.
He couldnt find a healthy one.
He called all the grocery stores in the area until he found some. He went to buy some but it was expensive. Rico decided to buy since he wanted to lose weight.
He called all the grocery stores in the area until he found one.He went to buy one but it was expensive.Rico decided to buy it since he wanted to lose weight.
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Kya was going on a class trip to Paris.
She was nervous to be away from home!
She got sick and had to stay at the hotel the entire trip.
But when she arrived, she forgot her apprehension. There was so much to see and do! Kya ended up having an amazing time!
When she had to leave, she was so upset.There was so much to see and do!Kya ended up missing all of it and having an awful time!
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Ethan jumped on his bike, heading for Gamestop.
The change jingled in his pocket as he neared the end of the block.
He had a flat tire, though, and couldn't go anywhere.
He raced over the hill and parking lot to the store entrance. The bell jangled on the door as he entered. The clerk gave him a familiar smile and ushered him in.
He fixed the tire, then raced over the hill and through the parking lot to the store entrance.The bell jangled on the door as he entered.The clerk gave him a familiar smile and ushered him in just before closing.
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Kim knew her neighbor, Todd, was good at fixing computers.
So when her laptop broke, she sent it to him to fix.
Kim asked him to fix her computer and he declined.
Tod quickly fixed what was wrong. But he also copied all of her pictures and videos on to his computer. And he wrote a program to crash her laptop again in a few months.
Todd didnt have time so he had to say no.Kim had to hire a technician.The technician solved the problem and Kim was happy.
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Kieren decided one day to practice for his town's skating club.
He bought a skateboard and started watching tutorials.
He didn't have a skateboard but he still watched tutorials.
After a few days, he put his knowledge to work and tried to ride it. Kieren got frustrated because he kept falling off. He decided that skateboarding was not for him.
After a few days of watching tutorials he bought a skateboard and put his knowledge to work and tried to ride it.Kieren got frustrated because he kept falling off.He decided that skateboarding was not for him.
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Jamie had a cut on his finger.
He'd used some sharp scissors carelessly.
He'd used a sharp knife carelessly.
He put a bandaid on the cut and continued to work. He finished his art project and returned the scissors to the drawer. He was going to be more careful next time.
He put a bandaid on the cut and continued to work.He finished his art project and returned the scissors to the drawer.He was going to be more careful next time.
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My sister in-law's husband S was an alcoholic.
S got drunk three times a week.
S really wanted to stop drinking.
One day S had a heart attack. The doctor said S would die in six months unless he stopped drinking. S continued to drink, and died in four months.
One day S had a heart attackThe doctor said S would die in six months unless he stopped drinkingS managed to stop drinking and lived for years longer.
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Channel woke up in the morning, and decided to go the beach.
She put on her bathing suit, packed a cooler, and grabbed a towel.
She learned she had lost weight and her swim suit didn't fit properly.
She got in her car and drove a distance. Parking, and then walking to the beach. She placed her towel on the beach and enjoyed the wonderful day.
She got in her car and drove a distance.Parking, she bought a new swimsuit at a nearby store and then walked to the beach.She placed her towel on the beach and enjoyed the wonderful day.
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Jim's parents signed him up for little league baseball.
He practiced with his father every afternoon to prepare for his games.
He practiced with his father every afternoon to prepare for his games but will never win a championship.
On the weekends, Jim played with his team against other teams. Jim's team was always very dominant because of how well he played. Jim's team went on to win the state championship for baseball.
On the weekends, Jim played with his team against other teams.Jim's team always underperformed because of how well he played.Jim's team went on to lose the state championship for baseball as expected.
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Jamie was sitting on the couch one day.
She had a thought about her period.
She had a thought about her pregnancy.
She was late and decided to buy a Pregnancy Test. Jamie takes the test in the bathroom. It turns out Positive and Jamie is about to become a mom.
She remembered being late and deciding to buy a Pregnancy TestJamie took the test in the bathroom.It turned out Positive and Jamie learned then, she was about to become a mom.
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I lived in India for a year.
Everyone in India loves cricket.
Everyone in India loves soccer.
I was very bad at playing it though. And no matter how much I tried, I could not understand the rules. It's okay though, because I had fun watching cricket with my friends.
I was very bad at playing it thoughAnd no matter how much I tried, I could not understand the rulesIt's okay though, because I had fun watching soccer with my friends
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Nya was Kenyan and had wild, curly hair.
Her mom made her an appointment to get her hair braided.
Her mom decided to look for someone who could teach her how to style Nya's hair.
Nya was nervous but excited as she sat in the hairdresser chair. When the stylist finished, she gasped at her lovely reflection. Her braids were tight, smooth, and beautiful!
Nya was nervous but excited as she sat in the chair in front of her mother.When her mother finished, she gasped at her lovely reflection.Her braids were tight, smooth, and beautiful.
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Wendy put a hamburger on the barbecue.
She went inside while the hamburger cooked.
She sat down in front of the barbecue while the hamburger cooked.
She came back outside to check on the hamburger. The hamburger was gone! Down the street there was a dog eating a hamburger.
She looked up from her book to check on the hamburger.The hamburger was gone!Down the street there was a dog eating a hamburger.
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Anna cracked two eggs into a hot pan.
The eggs sizzled and cooked when they hit the pan.
She yelled lets get crackin' as she smiled at her kids.
Anna flipped the eggs with a spatula. The eggs were done cooking. Anna slid the eggs onto a plate.
Anna flipped the eggs with a spatula.The eggs were done cooking.Anna slid the eggs onto a plate.
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Bobby woke up with his twin brother Frank on Easter.
Frank and Bobby heard their mother tell of an Easter surprise coming.
They did not celebrate Easter.
Bobby told Frank that they would go on an Easter egg hunt. Frank said it would be something else and then Mom brought out a box. Out of the box came two ducks who followed Bobby and Frank around!
Bobby told Frank that they would watch tv.Their mom brought out a box.Out of the box came two ducks who followed Bobby and Frank around!
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I recently went to a rock show in Sacramento.
The drive there was difficult because it was storming outside.
The drive there was easy because the weather was beautiful.
Fortunately I arrived at the venue safely. The band I went to see was really good. I hope to see another show at that venue very soon.
I arrived at the venue safely.The band I went to see was really good.I hope to see another show at that venue very soon.
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I had a hard time remembering names.
It plagued me my entire life.
As a kid my parents taught me a song that turned remembering names into a game.
I decided that I would make a big change. Whenever I met someone, I made a rhyme with their name. I never forgot anyone's name again.
I decided that I would remember that game.Whenever I met someone, I made a rhyme with their name.I never forgot anyone's name again.
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Lester decides he wants something cool to drink.
He makes a small batch of lemonade.
He makes a small batch of lemonade but will never feel better again.
Lester drinks lemonade all afternoon. He feels much better. He is glad that he made something cool to drink.
Lester drinks lemonade all afternoon.He doesn't feel much better.He is glad that he made something to quench his thirst at least.
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Matt had a girlfriend that told him stories a lot.
He liked her a lot but he hated her stories.
He liked her a lot but he loved her stories.
He thought they were boring and annoying. He decided to tell her to stop telling stories. She got mad and they broke up.
He thought they were funny and interesting.He decided to tell her she should try stand-up comedy.She got excited and agreed to try.
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Bob was ready.
He walked up to the edge.
He walked up to the microphone.
He turned around and got a running start. He yelled cannonball! Bob splashed everyone in the pool.
He said hello to the crowd.He yelled out a cheer.Bob got everyone excited to see him.
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The store started a pharmacy online.
They had trouble with one local permit.
They did not have any trouble with the permits.
They asked the City for a reprieve. The City refused the reprieve. The company moved to another city.
They asked the City for an alcohol licence.The City refused the licence.The company settled for just being a pharmacy.
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I had a pretty party dress that I wanted to wear to class.
I put it on, together with fancy shoes and some fake pearls.
My mom said I was not allowed to wear it until my birthday.
Thinking that I looked spectacular, I proudly walked into class. The whole class started to laugh. Apparently, it is unacceptable to wear a party dress to class.
I wore it anyway and thinking I looked spectacular, I proudly walked into class.The whole class started to laugh.Apparently it is unacceptable to wear a party dress to class.
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Kate ate her meals at her laptop.
She was typing and the space bar wouldn't work.
She was typing and the numbers were not working.
She pushed down on the key hard. She heard a crunching sound. She realized there were dried crumbs stuck under the space bar.
She pushed down on the number keys hard.She heard a crunching sound.She realized there were dried crumbs stuck under the keys.
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One year my school offered us a field trip.
I wasn't completely sure if I was going to go so I asked some friends.
I knew I didn't want to go and refused the offer.
My friends told me they would likely be going so I considered it too. When the deadline for the paperwork approached I still wasn't sure. I ended up asking my best friend if he was going and I went with him.
My friends told me they would be going and I should reconsider it.When the deadline for the paperwork approached I still refused to go.My best friend went and was upset I didn't go with him.
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Sam attended an event to watch his team win the national championship.
The venue was so crowded and Sam was having a great time.
The venue wasn't very crowded and Sam really hated the game.
Sam's team won and everyone went on the streets. Sam ended up in the middle of the crowd and he got scared. Sam decided to be careful of large crowds in the future.
Sam's team won and everyone went on the streets.Sam ended up in the middle of the small crowd and he got scared.Sam decided to be careful of crowds in the future.
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I bought my dog a tennis ball.
I threw it across the yard, and she chased it.
I threw it across the year, and she just watched it.
She caught it just as it reached the neighbor's yard. She came running back with it in her mouth. She refused to give it back to me.
She watched it reach the neighbor's yard.I had to go and get it.I refused to throw it again.
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Zoe's neighbor loved to decorate her yard with lawn gnomes.
Zoe thought lawn gnomes were creepy.
Zoe gave him a cool zombie gnome she found online.
At midnight she sneaked out and loaded them all into her trunk. When she was almost done, her neighbor caught her. The police arrested her.
At midnight she sneaked out and placed the zombie gnome in her neighbors yard.When she was almost done, her neighbor caught her.Her neighbor laughed at the cool gnome.
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Sal was training to enter a marathon.
He jogged everyday at the local park.
When he was jogging at the park, he fell and busted his knee and had to withdraw from the marathon.
Sal began to start watching his diet. Sal was in his best shape ever on the day of the marathon. Sal was in the top twenty finishers of the race.
Sal began to start watching his diet.Sal was in okay shape on the day of the marathon.Sal thought he could have been in the top twenty finishers of the race.
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Hank wanted water.
But he noticed that he already had a bottle of water on his desk.
But he noticed that he already had a bottle of soda on his desk.
He remembered that he didn't finish it the day before. He didn't want to waste it. So he decided to drink the day old water.
He remembered that he didn't finish it the day beforeHe didn't want to waste it.So he decided to drink the day old soda.
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Carla loved the beach.
She wanted her own beach house.
She was lucky to inherit one when she was 40.
Carla worked for 40 years and saved up money to buy a beach house. She was hit by a car on the day she would move into the house. Carla never got to live in her dream beach house.
Carla saved up money for her first trip to the beach house.On the way. he was hit by a car on the day she would first go into the house.Carla never got to live in her dream beach house.
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A businessman walked past his secretary and told her he's busy.
The business man went to his office and locked the door.
The business man went to his office and locked the door and then blew his brains out.
He say down on his chair and opened his computer. The business man went to Netflix and watched TV all day. When he left, he told the secretary that he finished his work.
The secretary banged on his door with no response.She called the police.The police came, opened his door with a machine, and found him dead.
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Isabelle was very proud of her long hair.
She took good care of them until she slept on the grass on her lawn.
She took terrible of her hair and had to chop it short.
When she woke up, she realized her hair was full of chewing gum. She cried and went to her mom. Her mom cut all of her hair until it was short to the ears.
When she woke up, she realized how much she missed her long hair.She cried and went to her mom.Her mom helped her take better care of her hair until it grew out again.
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Alfred baked a pie.
He cut the pie while it was still hot.
He burnt the pie.
He took a piece of the pie on a plate. He took a big bite. He burned the roof of his mouth.
He took a piece of the pie on a plate.He took a big bite.It tasted burnt and inedible.
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Anna was still a little tired.
So she decided to make more coffee.
She took a nap.
Anna emptied out the coffee pot. She put in a new filter and coffee grounds. She added water to the tank and turned on the machine.
She dreamed about making coffee.She put in a new filter and coffee grounds in the dream.And she added water to the tank and turned on the machine.
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Gina's car caught a flat tire.
However, rob was able to meet up with her and replace it.
Gina pulled the spare tire out and changed it herself.
The next day, Rob ended up losing his wallet. He asked Gina to borrow a few dollars. However, she ignored him.
The next day, Gina ended up losing her wallet.She asked Rob to lend her a few dollars.However, he ignored her.
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It was a cold winter morning.
Jill had to let her dog out in the morning.
Jill had to let her dog out in the morning but will never go to the vet.
Her dog got sick with a cold because of the cold weather. Jill took her dog to the vet. The vet prescribed some cold medicine for her dog.
Her dog got sick with a cold because of the cold weather.Jill never took her dog to the vet.The dog never got the cold medicine he needed.
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Jeff went back to his apartment.
Inside his apartment, there were some nihilists.
When he arrived he noticed that his door had been kicked in.
The nihilists told Jeff that they had kidnapped his friend Bunny. Jeff's friend Maude said the nihilists were lying. Jeff had to talk to Jackie to find out if they were lying or not.
Jeff saw that someone had kidnapped his friend Bunny.Jeff called the police.The police had to talk to Jeff to find out if he was lying.
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Abigail was chewing gum and blowing bubbles.
The gum fell out of her mouth and into her long hair.
The gum fell out of her mouth and into her long hair and will never get the gum out as long as she lives.
She panicked and tried to carefully remove it. The gum stretched, but it stayed stuck. Abigail had to use scissors to get the gum out of her hair.
She panicked and tried to carefully remove it.The gum stretched, but it stayed stuck.Abigail tried to use scissors to get the gum out of her hair.
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It was my first day at school in 10 years.
I was very nervous but decided to sit in the front row anyway.
I was confident that I would make many friends there.
To my surprise, the class was very interesting and engaging. I even made a few friends in class that day. I wish I had gone back to school earlier.
I was pleased to find my class was very interesting and engaging.I also made a few friends in class that day.I wish I had gone back to school earlier.
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Dan used to always watch wrestling with his father.
Recently, Dan was at a thrift shop where he saw a wrestling figurine.
Recently, Dan was at a thrift shop where he saw a Hulk Hogan shirt.
Dan immediately noticed the figurine to be Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan is Dan and his dad's favorite wrestler. Dan could not wait to show his dad the wrestling figurine.
Dan immediately bought the Hulk Hogan shirt.Hulk Hogan is Dan and his dad's favorite wrestler.Dan could not wait to show his dad the shirt.
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Chet was trying to build a shelf in his home.
He picked up a hammer and tried to swing it into the nail.
He picked up a chainsaw and tried to swing it into the wood.
Chet missed the nail and hit his thumb. Chet screamed in pain. Chet's wife brought him a bag of ice to reduce the swelling.
Chet missed the would and hit his hand..Chet screamed in pain.Chet's wife brought him a bag of ice to reduce the swelling.
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Victoria wanted to see every state in the US.
She went to as many as she could on long weekends.
She went to the same one every weekend.
Her boyfriend knew about how badly she wanted to see the states. He surprised her with a road trip for Christmas. Victoria has now visited all 50 states.
Her boyfriend knew about how badly she wanted to see the states.He surprised her with a road trip for Christmas.Victoria has now visited all 50 states.
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Matt asked Tina out in a date.
Tina said yes.
Tina quickly said no.
Matt got to the restaurant on time and waited. An hour past and Tina still did not come. Matt was stood up.
Matt didn't take no for an answer and got to the restaurant on time and waited.An hour past and Tina still did not come.Matt was realized she wasn't coming.
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Cindy devoted her life to helping animals.
So when she saw a baby bear stuck in a ditch.
One day she saw a baby squirrel stuck in a ditch.
She tried to help it and didn't have time to wait for anyone. She gave it a thick branch to climb up. But the bear pulled the branch in along with Cindy.
She tried to help it and didn't have time to wait on anyone.She gave it a branch to climb up.But Cindy slid in along with the branch.
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Dan recently asked his teenage son to help him mow the lawn.
The teenage quickly stated that he had homework to do.
His son quickly agreed to mow the lawn.
Dan, believing the excuse mowed the lawn himself. However, when Dan went to check on his son, he was asleep. Dan realized that he had a lazy teenager on his hands.
Dan believed the lawn was mowed.However, when Dan went to check on his son, he was asleep.Dan realized that he had a lazy teenager on his hands.
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Adolf painted a picture.
The picture was purchased.
The picture was going to hang right above his fireplace.
The payment was deposited. The deposit was lost. Adolf called about his money.
Someone stole and sold his picture.The deposit was lost.The thief called about his money.
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Shayna was freezing.
She normally wore lots of layers but she had only packed a few things.
She turned the heat up in the home.
She got back to her hotel room and put on her slippers. Finally, she was warm! She decided never to take the slippers off again.
She put on her slippers to keep her feet warm.Finally, she felt warm and cozy.She didn't think she would ever take her slippers off again
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Jim went to the movies.
There was a huge line.
He was one of the first people in line for the movie.
Jim saw someone in the front he knew. The person waived for Jim to come on. Jim was happy that he easily got to the front of the line.
Jim saw someone in the back that he knew.Jim waived for the person to come on.Jim was happy that he easily got his friend to the front of the line.
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Jane wanted to be a bumblebee for Halloween.
She made plans to make her own costume.
She searched several stores for the perfect costume.
And gathered lots of materials. When it was Halloween, everyone was impressed by her costume. Jane was proud of her work.
And finally found one after a lengthy search.When it was Halloween, everyone was impressed by her costume.Jane was proud of her find.
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Lindsay was nervous about taking her baby to daycare.
She found a great center that she felt good about.
She decided she should just become a stay at home mom.
The first time she dropped the baby off, Lindsay cried. She was a wreck all day at work. Each day, it got a little better.
She didn't want to drop her baby off with strangers.She knew she would have been a wreck if she did that.Each day she was grateful to stay home.
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The old man who greeted people outside CVS quit his job.
Tim was a worker at CVS.
Tim was a greeter at Walmart.
His manager asked him if he wanted the man's job. It payed better so Tim took it. Tim hated being outside and went back to his old job.
His manager asked him if he wanted to take over the man's spot along with his own.It payed better so Tim took the deal.Tim hated being outside and went back to just his old spot inside.
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A new candy store was opening up right on Kelsi's street.
Kelsi then decided to check it out.
Kelsi couldn't eat candy because she was diabetic but she liked to look.
As a result when she got there, she was amazed. She immediately put every candy in her bag. She ended up spending over one hundred.
As a result, when she got there she was amazed.She wished she could put candy in her bag.She ended up crying because she couldn't have candy.
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Heather is at work and she is hungry.
She decided that she has a craving and wants Chinese food.
She knows she does not have time to stop and get lunch.
Because she is at work she needs to wait until her shift ends. She leaves work right around dinner time and drives to the restaurant. She walks in, sits down, and finally orders her Chinese food to eat.
Because she needs to wait until her shift ends.She leaves work right around dinner time and drives to the restaurant.She walks in, sits down, and finally orders her Chinese food to eat.
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Henry really wanted to be in the school play.
He was very nervous and wasn't sure if he would even audition.
He had already been guaranteed the lead role.
On the day of the audition he just decided to do it. He auditioned and wasn't sure how it went. The following day he found out that he made the lead role in the play!
On the day of the audition he decided to try out anyhow.He auditioned and wasn't sure how it went.The following day he found out that he lost the lead role in the play!
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Pamela bought a tablet.
As she didn't know how to download applications, she didn't use it.
She downloaded all kinds of apps and used it every day.
She left it on her shelf for six months. When she remember she had it, she looked online on who to use it. After an hour, she could finally download games and was glad.
After awhile she got bored and forgot it on her shelf for six months.When she remember she had it.She played with the download games and was glad.
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Jeff had a dog for a long time.
Jeff was good to it everyday.
He never let the dog out of his sight.
One day while Jeff went out to feed his dog. He seen his dog laying on the ground. He went over to check to see and his dog was dead.
One day while Jeff went out to feed his dog.He saw his dog laying on the ground.He went over to check to see and his dog was fine because he left him alone for 2 minutes.
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Caroline was very happy with her white wedding dress.
She loved twirling in it and showing it around.
She kept it in her closet to keep it safe.
Her friend asked her to come outside for a picture. She agreed and walked on the grass. When she came back home, the bottom of her dress was now green.
Her friend asked her to come outside and show it to her.She agreed and walked on the grass with it.When she came back home, the bottom of her dress was now green.
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Yesterday was Mother's Day.
I planned a great day for my mom.
I had forgotten to get my mom anything.
We made her breakfast in bed. Later in the day we all gave her our gifts. My gift was her favorite!
I would have made her breakfast in bed.Later in the day my siblings gave her their gifts.I can't believe I forgot my gift!
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Jason needed a new computer for school so he started shopping.
He looked around online and decided on a laptop.
His mom gave him her old one.
He ordered the laptop and was awaiting its arrival. When the laptop finally came he was very excited and opened it. After he turned it on he was confident that he made the right choice.
He loved the laptop and was awaiting it to boot up.When the laptop finally booted he was very excited and opened a browser.After he saw how quickly the browser opened he was confident that he made the right choice in using the one his mother gave him.
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The girl arranged her crayons.
She put them from tallest to shortest.
She always put them in order by color.
She threw away the five shortest crayons. She put them back in the box. Her brother could not find his favorite colors in the crayon box.
She carefully selected the five crayons on the right.She put them back in the box.Her brother could not find his favorite colors in the crayon box.
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Karen wanted to wear a bikini by summer.
She vowed to lose twenty pounds.
She vowed to first get a light suntan.
She cut out sweets and sodas. It was hard, but worth it. Karen lost twenty-TWO pounds in total!
She lay out in her back yard in the sun.She got sunburned at first but it was worth it.Karen had a nice tan by the time summer hit.
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Lana loved horses.
So she saved money for horseback riding lessons.
So she saved money and bought herself 2 horses.
She was ecstatic when she approached her teacher and horse. But when she started to get on the horse, she became really scared. And after a few minutes, she didn't want to ride anymore.
She was ecstatic when she approached her new horses.But when she started to get one of the horses, she became really scared.And after a few minutes, she didn't want to ride it anymore.
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At night time, my mouth was falling open frequently.
I purchased a mouth guard in the hopes it would help.
I purchased a mouth guard in the hopes it would help and will never have jaw pain again.
In the middle of the night, I awoke with pain in my jaw. I tried changing position several times, to no avail. I finally removed the guard and gave up.
In the middle of the night, I awoke with pain in my jaw.I tried changing position several times, to no avail.It seems the mouth guard didn't work after all.
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Tess raked the leaves.
The wind blew the leaves everywhere.
She gathered them in a pile and burned them all.
Tess put some of the leaves in a bag. The leaves on the ground became very dry. The leaves in the bag got moldy.
Tess poured some water to extinguish the flames.The leaves on the ground became ashes.She was scolded by her mother for using this dangerous method to get rid of leaves.
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Paul started a Facebook group to help people with a common interest.
Paul's group grew to have over 3,000 members and many admins.
Paul struggled to gain members and no one volunteered to be an admin.
Paul did not feel the need to consult other admins. Paul kicked out several people whom he did not like. The other admins kicked Paul out of his own group.
Paul did not feel the need to consult other admins.Paul kicked out several people whom he did not like.The other admins kicked Paul out of his own group.
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Mom got up very early that day.
She needed to work in the garden before it got too hot.
She needed to be at the office early.
Unfortunately, it was the hottest day so far that season. Mom got overheated and decided to go back inside. She decided to relax with a good book and a cold drink instead.
Unfortunately, it would be the busiest day so far that season.Mom got over-tired and decided to go back home.But then, she decided to relax with coworker and a cold glass of water instead.
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The talk show host made a speech.
The audience wasn't interested in the topic.
The audience was very interested in the topic.
The host apologized to the audience. He changed the topic of the show right there. The audience applauded the host's bold move.
The host continued speaking to the audience.He kept the topic of the show right there.The audience applauded the host's bold move.
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Ursula was worn out from working too hard.
She wanted to get out of the office and rest.
She wanted to get out of the office and rest at home for the week.
A friend suggested she fly to Thailand. Ursula boarded the plane full of anticipation. After a month in the country, she quit her job back home.
A friend suggested she fly to Thailand.Ursula said no and sat on the couch.After a month of relaxing, she quit her job back home.
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His mother picked him up at the end of the semester.
On the long drive home, she asked about his schedule for next year.
On the long drive home, she asked about his schedule for next year and was sure he passed the class.
She eased into asking him about the finals and his grades. He took a deep breath and she knew something bad was coming. He was sure he had failed a class, but he would retake it in the fall.
She eased into asking him about the finals and his gradesHe took a deep breath and she was surprised that something bad was coming.He was sure he had failed a class, but he would retake it in the fall
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My neighbor likes to play his music too loudly.
I went over to his apartment and knocked on his door.
When I knocked on his door, he couldn't hear it over the music so I kicked it down.
When he opened the door, I told him to turn his music down. Because his music was so loud, he couldn't hear what I was saying. I had to write it down on a piece of paper and show it to him.
I then told him to turn his music down.Because his music was so loud, he couldn't hear what I was saying.I had to write it down on a piece of paper and show it to him.
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Fred was a very religious person.
He would go each week to church.
He would each week to the temple.
Fred was hoping that one day he would find a wife. He met a lovely lady at church one weekend. They dated for a year and then got married.
Fred was hoping that one day he would find a wife.He met a lovely lady at temple on weekend.They dated for a year and then got married.
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I was in the car yesterday waiting for my friends.
The temperature was incredibly hot.
The temperature was freezing.
I felt like I was suffocating. I could hardly deal with the heat. Thankfully my friends came back soon.
I felt like I was freezing too.I could hardly deal with the cold.Thankfully my friends came back soon.
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Travis and his band had a gig booked.
It was tomorrow night at a bar.
It was tomorrow night at a bar but the show got cancelled.
They were in the middle of practice when the promoter called. He told them he was canceling the show for a magic show. He told them there was just no magic in rock and roll.
They decided to pratice anyway when the promoter called.He told them he had canceled the show for a magic show.He told them there was just no magic in rock and roll.
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My brother was set to graduate college so we all went to visit.
The road trip was very long but definitely worth it.
The road trip was short and we got seated for the graduation at the stadium.
He asked how our trip was and we said it was fine. The next day we all met up at the stadium where it was being held. We got lots of pictures of him graduating.
He asked how our trip was and we said it was fine.The next day we all met up at a restaurant.Together we looked at all of pictures we took of him graduating.
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Thad was at the plate.
The pitcher was ready to throw.
The pitcher was still in the bullpen.
Thad focused and gripped his bat tight. The ball came flying towards him. He nailed it out of the park.
Thad focused and gripped his bat tight.He imagined the ball come flying towards him.He imagined nailing it out of the park.
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There was a lazy cow on Bill's farm.
The cow never got up.
The cow never got up even for food.
One day Bill bought new cow food. The cow knew so he got up. Then the lazy cow was never lazy again.
One day Bill bought new hay.The cow knew so he got up.Then the lazy cow was never lazy again.
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Mark was eating his favorite dessert.
Suddenly he feels a sharp pain.
He ate tons of sugar although he was a diabetic.
He falls to the floor. He is shaking and crying for help. He gets help and sent to a dentist.
He falls to the floor.He is shaking and crying for help.He gets help and sent to a hospital.
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Allie needed a new dress.
She was concerned she would not find one in time.
Allie decided to try to make her own.
Thankfully she ended up finding one on sale. Allie then was relieved. She needed up looking great.
Thankfully, she ended up finding material on sale.Allie then was relieved.She ended up looking great.
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Wally needed help on his project but was very prideful.
He refused to ask anyone for help even though he needed it.
He decided to swallow his pride and asked his sister for help.
He searched the internet and found inspiration for his project. He got straight to work afterwards and finally completed it. When he turned it in the day after he unfortunately got a C.
She searched the internet and helped him find inspiration for his project.He got straight to work afterwards and finally completed it.When he turned it in the day after he got an A.
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Cindy was waiting for a package she ordered on Amazon.
But she read that it was delivered 5 minutes ago.
But she read it had been delayed in shipment.
She looked outside but didn't see it. After she went back inside, she heard a knock. And her neighbor delivered the package to her.
She looked up the reason for the delayAs she was looking she heard a knockHer package was delivered on time afterall
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The woman played tennis with her friend.
She lost four games.
She never lost a game and refused to be coached.
She hired a coach. The coach helped her learn. She won five games the next time she played with her friend.
Her friend hired a coach.The coach helped her friend learn.The woman lost five games the next time she played with her friend.
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Ivy feels ready to start dating.
She goes on a date with a guy she met.
SHe dated a woman.
They have drinks and some food together. Afterward he walks her to her car. Ivy is glad to be dating.
They have drinks and some food together.Afterward she walks her to her car.Ivy is glad to be dating.
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Joe wanted to join the Army.
He had to take a physical exam.
He had always dreamed of becoming a soldier.
He was afraid he would not pass. But after the test, the sergeant congratulated him. He welcomed Joe into the Army, saying he had passed!
He was afraid he would not pass the physical exam.But after the test, the sergeant congratulated him.He welcomed Joe into the Army, saying he had passed!
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Nicole decided to kiss another man behind her boyfriend's back.
One night she snuck outside the bar to meet her lover.
One night she found out her lover had a girlfriend.
The second Nicole's lover gave her a kiss her boyfriend drove by. Nicole's boyfriend squealed into the parking lot in front of the two. The boyfriend broke up with Nicole on the spot.
The second Nicole's lover gave her a kiss his girlfriend drove by.His girlfriend squealed into the parking lot in front of the two.The boyfriend broke up with Nicole on the spot.
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Marsha went over to her friend's house for a sleepover.
They watched movies, ate pizza, and had a lot of fun.
They watched movies, ate pizza, and got so tired they all slept like rocks.
Marsha had trouble sleeping because of the clown in her room. She told her friend in the morning, who said there was no clown. Marsha is now seeing a therapist.
Marsha had no trouble sleeping even though there was a clown in her room.She told her friend about the clown in the morning, who said there was no clown.Marsha is now seeing a therapist.
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The lady heard a peculiar noise.
She looked around and saw a parrot talking to her!
She looked around and saw a kid talking to her!.
She approached the bird and he started yelling at her. She was embarrassed and kind of scared. The bird yelled again, so she ran away.
She approached the kid and he started yelling at her.She was embarrassed and kind of scared.The kid yelled again, so she ran away.
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Amanda made her favorite sausage rolls.
She brought them to the family get together.
She forgot to bring them to the family get together.
All of the sausage rolls got ate. Amanda's mom heated up some frozen sausage rolls. All of those sausage rolls got eaten as well.
All of the sausage rolls went uneaten at Amy's house.Amanda's mom heated up some frozen sausage rolls instead.All of those sausage rolls got eaten.
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A hook salesman stood on a street corner and looked for customers.
No one seemed to want to buy his goods.
He soon sold out all of his goods.
The salesman got an idea. He took his biggest hook and tied string to it. He then swung it at people and dragged them towards him.
The salesman got an idea.He then restocked and took his biggest selling hooks and tied string to it.He then swung it near people and it attracted them towards him.
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Janice and Alex were going on a couples cruise.
Too bad they broke up yesterday.
They were so excited for the cruise but had to cancel.
They had it booked for six months so they went anyways. They were forced to do all sorts of couple activities. By the end of the cruise they were back together and happily in love.
They had it booked for six months so they sold it instead.They did all sorts of couple activities elsewhere.They are happily in love.
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My grandad never wanted to know me.
My grandad never made an effort to know me.
But last week my grandad finally reached out to me.
He died last week. Now I will never get the chance to know him. I will always have that hole in my life.
He died this week.At least I had the chance to get to know him.I will always have that memory of his life.