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Before selecting a movie, Michael decided to make popcorn.
He put some oil in a pot.
At the last second, he decided instead to make a peanut butter sandwich.
Then added the popcorn kernels. He walked away to browse the movies. Michael burned his popcorn.
He got the peanut butter and bread and made the sandwich.He left the sandwich there while he walked away to browse the movies.Michael came back for his sandwich.
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Alicia thought Morgan was cute.
So she decided to hit on him.
She knew better than to hit on him, however.
Morgan quickly told him his wife was there. Alicia did not care about this development. So the wife saw this and started a fight.
Morgan quickly told her his wife was there.Alicia did not hit on him after this development.So the wife saw this and started to smile.
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Ron loved music so much.
Ron began writing and performing tunes on his keyboard on You Tube.
Ron began writing and performing tunes on his keyboard on the streets.
Rob's videos went viral. Ron got a call from a producer at ESPN. Now ESPN's Sportscenter show opens to a tune by Rob!
A passerby recorded him and posted the video which went viral.Ron got a call from a producer at ESPN.Now ESPN's Sportscenter show opens to a tune by Rob!
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Around Halloween, little Anya gets anxious.
Anya is afraid of ghosts.
Anya is afraid of demons.
So this Halloween, Anya's mom dressed both of them as ghosts. Anya and her mom stood in the mirror together. Anya saw that they were not that scary.
So this Halloween, Anya's mom dressed both of them as demons.Anya and her mom stood in the mirror together.Anya saw that they were not that scary.
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Bill was walking in his neighborhood when he came across a stray cat.
He took the cat home and gave it some water and kibble.
He tried to take the cat home but it ran away and disappeared down the street.
The next day, he found a flyer for a missing cat in his mailbox. He called the number on the flyer. A few hours later, he reunited the cat with its owner.
The next day, he found a flyer for a missing cat in his mailbox.He called the number on the flyer.A few hours later, he found the cat on the street again and returned it to the owner.
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Cal shuffled into his kitchen to make a pot of coffee.
He changed the filter and put the new ground coffee in.
He added water and then changed the filter and put the new ground coffee in.
He turned on the coffee machine and went to use the bathroom. Cal heard a tremendous cracking sound from the kitchen! He'd forgotten to add the water so the carafe had heated up and broke!
He turned on the coffee machine and went to use the bathroom.Cal heard a hissing sound from the kitchen!He'd added too much water so the carafe had overflowed, spilling hot water everywhere.
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Nolan always drank double espressos.
He sat down at the coffee shop and drank them very slowly.
He did not get much rest and needed the caffeine.
But one day, they were out of espresso. So Nolan had to try a new coffee. He chose a cappuccino but didn't like it and left the place.
He wanted expresso, but they were out.So Nolan had to try a new coffee.He chose a cappuccino but he didn't like it and left the place.
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Aaron was afraid of snakes.
When he got home from school, he saw a snake in the yard.
When he got home from school, he saw a cat in the yard.
He started shaking and crying. His father got home and got rid of the snake. It took a while for Aaron to calm down.
He started cooing and trying to pet it.His father got home and got rid of the cat.It took a while for Aaron to forgive him.
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Ed designed a treasure map.
He gave it to his friend.
He gave it to his friend but the friend did not participate and went home instead.
His friend found the treasure. The treasure was a note that. The note was from Ed.
Another friend of Ed's found the treasure.The treasure was a note.The note was from Ed.
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Anne went apple picking.
She took her apples home and started eating them.
She took her apples to the store, and sold them.
But after three days of apples, she found something yucky. The apples were infested with tiny wriggling worms! Disgusted, Anna threw the rest of the apples away.
But after three days of apples, she found something yucky.The apples were infested with tiny wriggling worms!Anne hoped the store wouldn't demand a refund.
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Thelma felt frustrated about her crowded, narrow dining space.
One day, Thelma saw an old TV show with a big family eating dinner.
One day she grew so frustrated she took a sledge hammer to the wall.
Most of them were seated on two long benches instead of chairs. The benches were pushed under the table when not in use. Thelma bought two benches like this and solved her problem.
An old TV show disrupted her fit of anger. She a big family eating dinner, and most of them were seated on two long benches instead of chairs.The benches were pushed under the table when not in use.Thelma bought two benches like this and solved her problem.
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His eyes were closing, and it was only a matter of time.
When she was sure he was asleep, she turned off the light.
She thought he was asleep when she turned off the lights but he started crying again.
Then she pulled the blanket up to his chin to keep him warm. She tiptoed away, sparing one final glance. She went to her own bedroom to prepare for bed.
Then she pulled the blanket away and held him until he slept.She tiptoed away, sparing one final glance.She went to her own bedroom to prepare for bed.
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Keli's mom got a new boyfriend, Dan, three years after her divorce.
Keli loved her dad even though he had moved across the country.
Keli lived with her dad and they had moved across the country.
She was determined not to let Dan take her dad's place. But gradually, Dan became a friend to Keli: kind, but not pushy. Soon, Keli decided Dan was a pretty good guy, after all!
She was determined not to let the move to her dad's place end her relationship with Dan.But gradually, Dan became a casual friend to Keli: kind, but distant.Soon, Keli decided her romance with Dan was over, after all
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Bruce married a woman named Kim.
He had 2 sons with her.
But they never had any kids.
The marriage didn't last and they divorced. Bruce moved out of the state. He doesn't pay child support or contact his sons.
The marriage didn't last and they divorced.Bruce moved out of the state.He doesn't pay alimony or contacts his ex wife.
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Kate and her class were observing a caterpillar.
But they couldn't find him.
He was walking slowly along a branch by the pond.
They turned it's habitat hoping to see it. But it was nowhere to be found. Finally another kid found the caterpillar had gone into a cocoon.
They surrounded its habitat watching every move.But, the next day, it was nowhere to be found.Finally, another kid found the caterpillar had gone into a cocoon.
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I have a few famous friends from my childhood.
Jessica learned how to swim at my house when she was four.
Jessica learned how to swim at my house when she was four but will never learn how to swim.
She clung to me and the walls of the pool as she went around them. She fell under water several times because she'd panic easily. She learned how to swim pretty quickly.
She clung to me and the walls of the pool as she went around them.She fell under water several times because she'd panic easily.She just couldn't learn how to swim.
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Beverly gave her grand-daughter a sweater for Christmas.
The sweater was too small.
It fit perfectly.
Beverly gave the gift receipt to the girl. The girl brought the sweater back to the store. She returned it for a sweater that fit.
Beverly gave the gift receipt to the girl.The girl brought the sweater back to the store.She returned it for a sweater that was more stylish.
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Ray was upset when his grandfather became ill.
He visited his grandfather in the hospital almost every day.
He was so happy when his grandfather got better.
Unfortunately, his grandfather's health worsened. One sad day, he passed away and Ray cried inconsolably. He knew he would miss his grandfather forever.
fortunately, his grandfather's health got better.One sad day, his grandfather was released from the hospital and Ray cried with joy.He knew he wanted to stay with his grandfather forever.
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I decided to make pancakes for breakfast.
I tried to get fancy and ended up using a lot of dishes.
I tried to stay simple so I wouldn't use a lot of dishes.
I accidentally poured pancake batter all over the stove and floor. I knocked a bowl over and the glass shattered everywhere. It took me two hours to clean my mess up after I ate.
I accidentally poured pancake batter all over the stove and floor.Then, I knocked a bowl over and the glass shattered everywhere.It took me two hours to clean my mess up after I ate.
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Ned had been a mail carrier for many years.
He was promoted to the head carrier because of his experience.
He got fired.
He was dedicated to serving his community. When he retired, they named the building after him. Ned had been a respected member of the postal community.
He was not dedicated to serving his community.When he was fired, they kicked him out of the building.Ned had been an un-respected member of the postal community.
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Kate at a specific taco place regularly.
It was only to see the guy she had a crush on.
She went only for the tacos.
When he wasn't there she asked about him. Only to find out he had quit a week earlier. She was sure she would never see him again.
When her favorite taco was out of stock she asked about when it would be back in.Only to find out it had been discontinued a week earlier.She was sure she would never eat it again.
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Bill and Jim wanted to feel more in touch with nature.
They decided to take a camping trip.
They decided to go to a zoo.
They hiked to the top of a small mountain. They fished and built a fire to cook their catch. They both felt rejuvenated when they returned home.
They walked to the back of main area.They saw fish and sat on a bench to watch them swim.They both felt rejuvenated when they returned home.
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My family's old barn collapsed one night.
We were out working one day cleaning it up.
We were out working one day cleaning it up but nobody will ever get stabbed.
There was a large section of board covered in rusty nails. Someone stepped onto the boards and got stabbed by the nails. We had to take them to get a tetanus shot right away.
There was a large section of board covered in rusty nails.Someone pulled all of the nails out of the boards.Nobody got stabbed by the nails.
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The man made pancakes.
He poured syrup on the pancakes.
He poured butter on the pancakes.
He took a bite. He accidentally had used raspberry syrup. He gave the rest of the pancakes to his sister.
He took a bite.He accidentally had used honey butter.He gave the rest of the pancakes to his sister.
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I used my credit card when I shopped at Target last month.
Yesterday, I received an email from Target about a data breach.
Yesterday, I received an email from Target offering me a coupon.
I immediately put an alert on my credit card. I also ordered a credit report for $20, and am awaiting its arrival. Although I took precautions, I am still worried about identity theft.
I immediately grabbed my credit card.I ordered some items from their website for $20, and am awaiting their arrival.Although I bought things I shouldn't have, I was still excited to use the coupon.
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Brandon decided to go to the aquarium.
He saw a wide variety of fish and sea creatures.
He saw a wide variety of fish but was disappointed when there were no stingrays.
His favorite part was petting a stingray. In addition, there was a display about keeping the oceans clean. Brandon learned a great deal that day.
His favorite part was seeing the sharks.In addition, there was a display about keeping the oceans cleanBrandon learned a great deal that day.
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Karen was worried about her daughter Sue's diet.
It seemed as if Sue was becoming dangerously thin.
She ate too many donuts.
Karen began to suspect that Sue was anorexic. Karen took Sue to an eating disorder specialist. The treatment was effective and soon Sue was eating normally.
Karen began to suspect that Sue was a compulsive overeater.Karen took Sue to an eating disorder specialist.The treatment was effective and soon Sue was eating normally.
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Jessica has always been bored with her fine, straight hair.
It always went flat even after she curled it.
It was nice and full after she braided it.
She put it in a braid wet one night before bed. Her hair was full and wavy the next morning. Jessica finally had the thicker-looking hair she wanted.
She did this at night before bed.It always worked by the next morning.Jessica always has the thicker-looking hair she wants.
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Sam was always a hard worker but his boss never seemed to notice.
His boss was usually preoccupied with goofing off.
Sam decided to quit after bringing up the issues to his boss.
The department was falling behind so the boss chose to blame Sam. Sam explained how he was always staying late but the boss didn't list. Sam quit the next day.
The department was falling behind so the boss begged Sam to come back.Sam explained how he was always staying late but the boss didn't notice.Sam never came back.
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Sam put a length of saran wrap on the toilet as a joke.
He waited until his brother went to use the bathroom.
Sam didn't realize that nobody was home, so the prank went unnoticed.
There wa a silence and then a shout. Sam's brother burst the door open and ran after Sam. Sam escaped because he was faster than his brother.
In the middle of the night there was a silence and then a shout.Sam pushed the door open and ran into the shower.Sam had forgotten all about the prank.
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Everyone in the bank was in a panic.
A robber had burst in and threatened them with a gun!
The bank had announced that they did not have enough funds to continue staying open.
He stole the money and ran away. The police showed up quickly. They caught the robber a mile away.
People went to the bank angry demanding their money.The bank had to call the police to keep the order.They ended up paying all the clients and then the bank closed.
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The brothers took an acting class.
They worked on everything together.
They both got the same grade.
They thought they would get the same grade. One of the brothers got a better grade than the other. The one with the better grade teased his brother.
They thought they would get different grades.Usually, one of the brothers got a better grade than the other.Their mom was glad they got the same grade.
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Bob went to the barber for a trim before prom.
He just needed to shave his hairline in the back to finish up.
He just needed to trim his hairline with scissors.
As he was doing it the barber sneezed. The razor went up the back of Bob's head. He had an almost bald streak down the center of his head!
As he was doing it the barber sneezed.The scissors shifted toward Bob's head.He had an almost bald streak in the center of his head!
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Mel had a big list of Christmas presents to buy.
She set off for the mall and began to shop.
She decided to shop online to avoid the long lines.
The mall was so busy, she had to push and squeeze! It took her five hours to shop. But when she left, she had every item on her list!
The mall was so busy, so she was happy.It took her five hours to shop.But when she finished, she had every item on her list!
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Joan practiced moaning.
She would moan to aggravate her friends.
She would moan to make her friends and her boss laugh.
One day her boss heard her moaning. He gave her a warning. She found a different hobby.
One day her boss heard her moaning.He gave her a compliment.She found it funny and laughed.
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Susie had her birthday today.
She was rather nervous about it.
She was excited all her friends were starting to show up.
What made her upset was that she heard from no one. She decided to go to her favorite restaurant. To her delight, her friends were there to surprise her.
What made her upset though was that she heard her boyfriend couldn't make it.Regardless, she was having a great time with her friends at the party.To her delight, her boyfriend showed up to surprise her.
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Roger invited his brother to play a game of chess.
His brother was reluctant, but eventually accepted.
His brother declined his invitation.
They set up the board between them. Roger easily defeated his brother in the game. He then realized why his brother had been so reluctant before.
He set up the board anyway.Roger would have easily defeated his brother in the game.He then realized why his brother had refused to play.
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Jack didn't like the food in the school cafeteria.
He asked his mom to pack his lunch.
He brought sushi with him.
Jack began to bring his lunch to school. One day, there was pizza in the cafeteria. Jack wished he hadn't brought his lunch.
Jack began bringing sushi every day for lunch to school.One day, there was pizza in the cafeteria.Jack wished he hadn't brought his lunch.
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Stacey and Alvin were getting married soon in Hawaii.
They couldn't afford to pay for everything with cash on hand.
Alvin was very thrifty and Stacey was not.
They started to pay for things with credit cards. They did not communicate about how much they were spending. After the wedding, they found they had a combined $100,000 of debt.
Stacey started to pay for things with credit cards.She did not communicate about how much she was spending.After the wedding, they found they had $100,000 of debt.
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Gina sat on the school bus as it arrived at the school.
Usually she was one of the first ones off the bus.
Usually she was the last one off the bus.
But today she stayed in her seat. She dreaded going inside. She knew the day would be long, and dull.
But today she jumped out of her seat.She was excited to go inside.She knew the day was going to be happy, and exciting
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Joy never got in trouble at school.
She was considered to be the perfect student.
Her parents donated a lot of money to the school and she got preferential treatment.
After a long week, she fell asleep in class. Instead of asking her if everything was ok, the teacher wrote her up. Joy had never been so embarrassed and luckily got a warning.
After a long week, she fell asleep in class.Instead of asking her if everything was ok, the teacher gave her an A.Joy had never been so happy and luckily got a gold star.
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Kate didn't feel like cooking.
She decided to have a sandwich for dinner.
She went out for pizza.
But she hadn't been to the store in a while. The only bread in the house had mold on it. Kate went to sleep without eating.
When she got back she was still hungry and she wanted some bread.The only bread in the house had mold on it.Kate went to sleep.
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Cleo was visiting his friend out of state.
Cleo drove five hours to get to his friend's home.
Cleo drove five hours to take his friend camping in the mountains.
The two friends had dinner and reminisced about old times. They spent the week seeing the sites of the city. At the end of the week, Cleo drove home.
The two friends had a campfire and reminisced about old times.They spent the week seeing the sites of the campgrounds.At the end of the week, Cleo drove home.
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Jonas had an interview for his dream job.
He got dressed and made sure he had several copies of his resume.
He got to the interview with 30 minutes to spare.
He left for the interview with plenty of time to spare. Jonas encountered traffic on the highway. Despite leaving early, he still arrived late to the interview.
He sat down to wait for the interviewer.Jonas was glad he didn't encounter traffic on the highway.Because he left early, he had arrived in plenty of time for the interview.
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I tried to make bread at home last week.
Everything was going fine.
Everything went terrible the whole time.
When I went to take it out of the oven something was wrong. The bread was flat and mushy. I still have no idea why.
When I went to take it out of the oven, something was wrong.The bread was flat and mushy.I never figured out why.
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Carl decides that his kitchen needs to be painted.
He buys some paint and a paintbrush.
He tries to find the color paint he likes, but couldn't find the color.
Carl works hard to paint the kitchen over the next few days. Finally it is done. Carl is happy that he has painted his kitchen.
Carl works hard to paint the kitchen over the next few days.Finally it is done.Carl is unsatisfied with the paint color of his kitchen.
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Earl saw a large safe at a garage sale.
The owner gave it to him for free because he couldn't open it.
The owner gave it to him for free with the combination and it easily opened.
Earn began took it home and tried to open it. He banged on the safe with a hammer for hours. He was very tired at the end of this but the safe was still closed.
Earl was took it home and was excited to see what was inside.He looked through its contents for hours.He was very tired at the end of this but satisfied.
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Jenna was good with numbers and did all her family's taxes.
Her dad wanted to falsify some information.
She started charging them so they found someone else.
Jenna refused and held her ground. Her dad insisted saying he couldn't pay more taxes. So Jenna invited him to give to charities to pay less.
They refused to pay held their ground.Her dad insisted saying she couldn't do their taxes.So Jenna recommended someone else.
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Francis arrived at his job.
The first thing to do was mop the floor.
The first thing to do was paint the walls.
Francis mopped it diligently. It looked great. Francis was proud of his work.
Francis painted it diligently.It looked great.Francis was proud of his work.
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A great general once found himself visiting an isolated village.
He had only a few guards with him while his army camped miles away.
He was so feared the army retreated as soon as he was in sight.
Suddenly a large force of his enemies appeared over the hill. The general opened the gates of the village and sat in the street. The army, fearing a trap from the wily general, retreated.
Suddenly a large force of his enemies appeared over the hill.The general opened the gates of the village and sat in the street.The army fought back.
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On the beach we saw a great fish place.
It served great fish and chips.
We were disappointed to see they were closed.
I was so eager to try it. Luckily I was able to grab a seat. I was amazed at how great it was.
I was so eager to try it.Luckily there was a burger place right next door.I was amazed at how great it was.
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Mary's office was a mess of papers and files.
She decided to clear off her desk and tidy up.
She decided to work from home instead of cleaning it up.
Mary filed papers alphabetically and threw out unnecessary documents. She dusted drawers and organized office supplies. After several hours, Mary finally had a clean work area.
Mary filed papers alphabetically and threw out unnecessary documents before going home to work.She dusted drawers and organized office supplies.After several hours, Mary finally ready to go home.
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Orianna was staying at her friend's house.
She needed a ride to work.
Her friend needed a ride to work.
Orianna's friend said she would drive her. Unfortunately, the friend woke up late and thus, Orianna was late. Orianna took the bus the next day to work.
Orianna said she would drive her.Unfortunately, the friend woke up late and ended up being late to work.The friend took the bus the next day to work.
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Suzie has always loved to cook since she was a little girl.
She thought she'd be chef at her own restaurant one day.
She thought she'd be working as a cook.
Instead she got married at 18 and immediately had babies. She cooked meals for them all day and night. Suzie never got her restaurant but she is still happily cooking.
Instead she got married at 18 and immediately had babies.She cooked meals for them all day and night.Suzie never got to work as a cook but she is still happily cooking.
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Joe frantically filled the cat's food dish.
He sighed, upset at himself for forgetting to feed the cat earlier.
He sighed, worried that he couldn't find the cat anywhere.
Joe placed the food dish in front of the cat. The cat looked at Joe and meowed. The cat then swatted the food dish, sending it flying.
Joe placed the food dish in front of the bedroom.Then Joe heard a meow.He turned and saw his cat swat the food dish, sending it flying.
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I recently wrote a story.
I wrote this story for mturk.
I wrote this story without a happy ending.
The story was called New Kitten. It was about a family getting a new kitten. I really liked that story because it ended well.
The story was called New Kitten.It was about a family getting a new kitten.I really liked that story because it ended with death.
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Tina and her friends went out to the beach for some fun.
The girls had fun for a few hours in the sun.
The clouds came out when they got there.
However to her dismay, it started to rain. Rain poured down and got on everything, Tina then had to run for shelter.
It started to rain.Rain poured down and got on everything,Tina then had to run for shelter.
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Zoey was playing video games on her computer all night.
But her back began to hurt.
Her fingers began to hurt.
She ignored the pain and continued playing. But it got so bad she had to lie down. When she tried to sit down the next day, her back was in severe pain.
She ignored the pain and continued playing.But it got so bad she had to lie down.When she tried to sit down the next day, her fingers were in severe pain.
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Yesterday April was cutting bushes in her backyard.
One of the bushes must have been poisonous.
Luckily, none of the bushes were toxic.
She broke out in a very itchy rash. She went to the hospital. The hospital prescribed her antibiotics.
She broke out in a very itchy rash anyway.She went to the hospital.The hospital told her it was her clothes and prescribed her antibiotics.
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At the beach today the sun was blinding.
I could not believe that I forgot sunglasses.
I pulled out my sunglasses and put them on.
My eyes could hardly see in front of me. By the time I headed back to the car, I learned by lesson. I learned to never forgot to bring them again.
My eyes could clearly see in front of me.By the time I headed back to the car, I'd had a great time.I still never forget to bring them.
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Jerome lived in a big city.
He would often go on long walks at night.
He would often go on long walks in the morning.
One night while on a walk Jerome was stopped by the police. He remained calm yet the police felt threatened. Jerome was handcuffed and tased before being booked for resisting.
One night while on a run Jerome was stopped by the police.He remained calm yet the police felt threatened.Jerome was handcuffed and tased before being booked for resisting.
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Timmy wanted to be elected class president.
To help his campaign, he studied politics after school.
To help his campaign he promoted and handed out flyers after school.
He used all that he learned from studying on his classmates. The next week, voting day arrived. Timmy won by unanimous decision thanks to his efforts.
He studied politics and how to handle people.The next week, voting day arrived.Timmy won by unanimous decision thanks to his efforts.
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Sally had several dogs.
One of them named Fido was a real pain.
One of them named Fido was a real sweetheart.
He would always bite people and try to pounce on them. Then one day Fido met a large Great Dane. Fido doesn't mess with things larger than he is anymore.
He would always lick people and try to snuggle next to them.Then one day Fido met a large Great Dane.Fido became best friends with the large dog.
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Amanda wrote an action/adventure play.
She asked all of her friends to help her produce it.
She wanted to produce the whole thing by herself.
They built sets for all the different scenes. They practiced their lines. On opening night the play was a great success making Amanda happy.
She built sets for all the different scenes.She practiced her lines.On opening night the play was a great success making Amanda happy.
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Paul played a CD of Broadway musicals in his car stereo.
When he came to a red light people began to look at him.
He kept the windows closed so no one would hear.
They heard the show tunes and laughed at the absurdity of it. Paul was not ashamed of his musical tastes. To defy their laughter, Paul sang along with the CD as he drove away.
At a red light, people watched him dance as he sang and they laughed at the absurdity of it.Paul was not ashamed of his dancing.To defy their laughter, Paul danced and sang along with the CD as he drove away.
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I was watching youtube the other day.
I completely lost track of time though.
I completely lost track of time though but will never forget to do my homework.
I completely forgot to do my homework. I had to stay up very late to make sure I got my homework done. I'll have to pay more attention to the time whenever I watch youtube.
When I was done watching I was very tired.I had to stay up very late to make sure I got my homework done.I'll have to pay more attention to the time whenever I watch youtube.
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I had a friend in college that I spoke to a lot.
However when we graduated, we moved out of town.
When we graduated we moved together into an apartment.
We were sad that we wouldn't see each other. We decided to both join skype. We then video chatted together every night.
We were glad that we would see each other.We decided to hang out as much as possible.We then stayed up and chatted together every night.
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Ben could not believe it.
Standing in front of him was his new present.
He received a present which is a new video console.
Ben had just received a microscope. He was so happy. He looked at everything under the microscope that day.
Ben had also just received a game for the console.He was so happy.He played video games all day.
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When I was young, my family and I traveled a lot by car.
I loved looking outside and discovering new landscapes.
I cant remember any of it.
But no matter what, I always ended up being sick. My father would have to pull over and I would go out. When I came back in, I couldn't enjoy the trip anymore.
But one thing I do remember is that I always ended up being sick.My father would have to pull over and I would go out.When I came back in, I couldn't enjoy the trip anymore.
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Gina hated to drive on the snow.
And it was snowing hard now.
She let her boyfriend drive her.
The weather man foretasted the snow would fall all day. There was no sense in delaying her trip. Gina bundled up, and headed out into the white out.
She thought she should because the weatherman foretasted snow would fall all day.There was no sentence in her trying to drive herself.They bundled up and headed out into the white out.
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Paul loved going to museums.
He went to the science museum downtown to see the dinosaurs.
He went to the History museum to see the cival war re-enactment.
His favorite was the t-rex. He like to imagine them stomping across the ground. He bought a dinosaur toy at the gift shop.
His favorite was Lincoln's speech at GettysburgHe liked to imagine himself giving the speech.He bought a book at the gift shop
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Eddy was a mexican immigrant.
He was very so much in love with his american beauty.
Eddy married his American sweetheart and they moved to Mexico for a better life.
They spent so many good times together. One day eddy gets told he is being deported. Eddy leaves the country and his love forever.
They spent so many good times together.One day eddy gets told he would have been deported if he stayed in America.Eddy was glad he didn't have to leave his love forever.
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Dan dreaded going to the dentist.
Dan always seemed to get some bad news about his teeth.
Dan had great teeth but he hated the cost of the visits.
During this visit, Dan learned he had two cavities. In addition, Dan was told he would have to pull the teeth. Dan was disappointed that he was going to lose his teeth.
During this visit, Dan learned his teeth weren't as great as he thought because he had two cavities.In addition, Dan was told he would have to pull the teeth.Dan was disappointed that he was going to lose his teeth.
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Kate forgot to watch a show on TV.
Now she had to wait until the next day when it was available online.
Luckily, she had recorded it.
She decided to check it later that night to see if it was online. To her surprise the episode she wanted was online. She was happy she was able to watch her show that night.
She decided to check it later that night to see if it had recorded.To her satisfaction the episode she wanted was recorded.She was happy she was able to watch her show that night.
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Tessa was about to make some eggs.
She went into the fridge to get some.
She went to the store to get some.
Unfortunately three were missing. Tessa did not know where they were. Finally Tessa realized she ate them in the morning.
Unfortunately the store was out of eggs.Tessa did not know where to get any.Finally Tessa realized she could wait until morning when the store had more eggs.
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Ana was waiting in line for splash mountain.
She was rather scared.
She was so excited for the large drop.
She was afraid of the large drop. When the ride was over, Ana was relieved. It was not as bad as she thought.
She even cut the line.When the ride was over, Ana wanted to go again.It was more fun than she thought.
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Jeff decides that it would be a good day to go hunting.
He went into the woods with his gun.
He first mapped out the woods without his gun.
He saw a deer and shot it. He carried the deer home. Jeff and his family ate the deer that night.
He saw a deer and made a note of where it was.He went home to get his gun.Jeff and his family ate the deer that night.
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My hands hurt from typing all the time.
They are starting to feel stiff right now.
They are starting to feel relaxed after a long break.
It makes me want to take the day off. I can't do that because right now I'm making some money. The money is going to pay a bill.
It makes me feel ready to work the rest of the day.I'm making great money.The money is going to pay a bill.
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Bob was sick of haggling for the price of his stuff.
He was already getting into serious debt because of his move.
He was already getting into serious debt because of his move but will never slash prices again.
He slashed prices against on what he had left. At this point, he figured he might as well give it away. Since Bob was about to be homeless, he couldn't use any of it anyway.
He slashed prices against on what he had left.At this point, he figured he might as well give it away.Bob filed for bankruptcy.
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Dan was going to enroll his daughter in daycare.
Dan found a particular daycare through Craigslist, and wanted to visit.
He could not find an affordable daycare.
Dan loved the way they taught and the safety of the daycare. After the visit, Dan decided he would send his daughter to the daycare. Dan was glad he found a good daycare for his daughter.
Dan was hoping for the teaching and the safety of the daycare.After his failed search, Dan was sad that he couldn't send his daughter to the daycare.Dan was at least glad he had family member who could care for his daughter.
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Aaron has a puppy named Max.
He walks Max every day.
Max always stayed right at Aaron's side.
Max got loose during their walk yesterday. Aaron decided to put up posters. A neighbor saw the poster and returned Max!
Max ran off while Aaron's young sister took him for a walk.Aaron decided to put up posters.A neighbor saw the poster and returned Max!
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The Big Bang Theory predicted background radiation in the sky.
The radiation should be strongest at microwave wavelengths.
The radiation should be strongest at microwave wavelengths, but was unable to be detected.
Two Bell Lab scientists detected such a signal in 1964. They cleaned the antenna of pigeon droppings to be sure it was real. The Bell Lab scientists shared a Nobel Prize for their discovery.
Two Bell Lab scientists tried their best to detect such a signal in 1964.They failed and tried other ways of detection.The Bell Lab scientists would have loved to share a Nobel Prize for a discovery.
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Mira was making bad decisions.
She was secretly dating someone other than her husband.
She was eating so many calories that she was gaining weight.
They had been dating for almost a year. She decided to break it off with him. He was furious and swore he would call her husband.
She had been dieting for almost a year.She decided to break off the diet.She was furious and swore she would try again.
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Larry had just got some very bad news.
He was sick with cancer and it was stage 4.
His dog was sick and had to be put to sleep.
Larry decided he was going to start on his bucket list. Larry decided to jump out of an airplane. Larry felt so alive during his final hours.
Larry decided he was going to start on his bucket list.Larry decided to jump out of an airplane with his dog.The dog enjoyed himself during his final hours.
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After failing at employment and education, Mike felt lost.
He called his parents for help who told him to move back in.
He called his friend for help who told him to move out.
Mike's parents were very worried and decided to send him to therapy. Mike then began to see a psychiatrist a few times a week. After the therapy, Mike began to feel better in life.
Mike's friend was very worried about not receiving rent.Mike moved back in with his parents then began to see a psychiatrist a few times a week.After the therapy, Mike began to feel better in life.
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Andy had a stranger move in as his roommate.
The stranger was a massage therapist.
The stranger was a musician.
Andy thought that was really cool until day three. He walked in from work and a naked man was lying on the dinner table. Andy's roommate told him it made the perfect massage table.
Andy thought that was really cool until day three.He walked in from work and his naked roommate was lying on the carpet.Andy's roommate told him it made the perfect place to get high.
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The co-worker was focusing on my work.
He came up to me and started a conversation.
He avoided me.
He said that he dislikes what I'm doing. Before getting mad, I decided to ask him a few questions. I found out that he mistaken me for a past-friend of his.
He told coworkers he dislikes what I'm doing.Before getting mad, I decided to ask him a few questions.I found out that he mistaken me for a past-friend of his.
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Kate was over Jake's house.
And a girl was knocking on the window outside.
And a boy was knocking on the window outside.
Jake wanted to ignore her. But Kate insisted he go and talk to her. When he returned she went to her car and left.
Jake wanted to ignore him.But Kate insisted he go and talk to him.When he returned he went to his car and left.
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Anna did not have a lot of friends growing up.
When she became an adult she felt the need to be included with people.
When she became an adult she felt the need to be included with people and always loved her because of her personality.
She went out of her way to make friends and keep them. Anna would pay for her friends everywhere they went. Eventually she realized that they only liked her for her money.
She went out of her way to make friends and keep them.Anna would always watch out for her friends everywhere they went.Eventually her friends realized that Anna was a true friend.
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A very popular movie began playing in a local theater.
Two friends waited in line for tickets.
They had just started selling tickets.
When they got to the front there was only one left. The friends decided to see something else. The next person in line thanked them for not buying the last ticket.
When they got there they picked out their favorite seats.The friends were excited to see it.The next person in line was upset that took the seat he wanted
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Hayden walked across the street.
He got hit by a car.
He got a horn blew at him.
He flew through the air. The driver called an ambulance. Hayden got forty stitches.
He jumped in the air.The driver called an ambulance.Hayden got four stitches.
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Erna loved to garden.
She would spend many hours on her hands and knees in the dirt.
She hated being being in the dirt and felt it wasn't worth it.
One day a bad storm had hit her neighborhood. Many of Erna's flowers were destroyed. Erna sighed and decided she just had to start over.
One day a bad illness had got her.Many weeks of Erna's were spent in the hospital.Many of Erna's flowers died while in the hospital and she was sad.
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Jenna didn't like her boss at work.
He was always treating her as if she didn't exist.
He was always treating her as if he was her child.
To make sure he'd notice her, she spiced his coffee with pepper. He drank the coffee and coughed it all up on her. This time, he had no choice to notice her and apologized.
To get back at him, she spiced his coffee with pepper.He drank the coffee and coughed it all up on her.He made Jenna clean it up.
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Sherry bought a puppy from a pet store.
She loved him but he became very sick within a week and died.
She did not realize that she was not allowed to have a pet in her building.
She talked to friends who told her about puppy mills. Sherry organized a protest and the ASPCA got involved. The mill was shut down and the dogs all got good homes.
She talked to friends who told her about puppy mills.She decided she did not want her puppy to go there.She put the puppy up for adoption.
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Michael's girlfriend suffers from depression.
Today is a bad day for her.
Today is a bad day for her no matter what he did.
Michael went to the store. He returned with candy and a new video game. Michael's girlfriend smiled for the first time that day.
Michael went to the store.He returned with candy and a new video game.Michael's girlfriend smiled, but deep down she was still unhappy.
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I heard a strange noise outside my window.
I remember hearing that same noise a year ago.
I remembered hearing it before when the raccoons dug in the trash.
I went outside to investigate. There were two deer in my yard, mating. They were the ones who were making that noise.
I went outside to investigate.There were two racoons diggin in the trash in my yard.They were the ones who were making that noise.
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One day I decided I wanted to build a new computer.
I researched all the parts that I might want.
I already had all the parts that I might want.
John asked me if I needed any help buying them but I said no. When the parts arrived I was very excited about it. I started to build the computer and it when it was done I was proud!
John asked me if I needed any help building the new computer, I said no.As I assembled the parts of the computer, I was very excited about it.I built the computer myself and it when it was done I was proud!
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Alex's son begged him to go hiking with a group of Alex's friends.
Alex was concerned as his son was only 3.
Alex told him know since he was only 3.
But Alex's friends promised to look after him. On the trail, the friends got too caught up in their conversation. Alex's son vanished and no one knew how.
But Alex's friends promised to look after him.On the trail, the friends got too caught up in their conversation.Alex's son vanished and no one knew how.
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Anna was making cookies for her mom's birthday.
She set them in the oven to bake.
She took them out when they were done.
Then she went to read and watch TV. Just in time, she remembered to remove the cookies! Anna was lucky to save them from burning!
Then she went to read and watch TV.After a while she went to see if the cookies had cooled off.Anna was glad to have cookies to give as a gift.
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It was Samantha's 15th birthday.
She had just gone out to eat with her family.
She was at home alone without her family.
They all sang for her and clapped. At the end of the meal, her father gave her a small box. Inside was a new necklace.
They weren't there for her to sing and clap.When he got home, her father gave her a small box.Inside was a new necklace.