Prompt: We visited our daughter and son in law in NYC in 2013.

They took us to the Brooklyn Museum. I am disabled so they wheeled me through the exhibits. We looked at an exhibit of John Singer Sargent paintings We saw a number of paintings.

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Prompt: My son played in a basketball team in elementary school.

He tried hard but was not a gifted player. The team played everybody and he had fun. One day he made a basket. The whole teamed cheered for my son.

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Prompt: Sara and her cousins went to play paintball.

Sara donned the vest and gun. Then she stalked her cousins. She wasn't sure how well she'd do. Sara then shot her cousins in the back.


Prompt: Tim and John decided to drive to their favorite amusement park.

On the way their car started to overheat and it broke down. They found a mechanic to fix the car but it would take a day. So they found a resort with a pool and swam the day away. They had more fun at the resort than they would have at the park.

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Prompt: Howard is a senior.

He feels a lot of bittersweet thoughts. He holds a senior party with all of his friends. They all enjoyed it and drank a lot. Howard liked socializing.


Prompt: I went out to a casual dinner with a group of friends.

We went to a local Mexican restaurant. I had nachos and a couple of beers. We talked and laughed for a couple of hours. We had a great time together.

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Prompt: Anna was craving candy.

She had none in her house! She was desperate for junk food. She went next door and asked her neighbor. Her neighbor gave her a candy bar.

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Prompt: When Stanley was driving, there was a car on the adjacent lane.

When both cars made a turn, his car remained on the right lane. However, the other car ended up colliding with him. The cars were hit from the front part. Stanley was very upset.


Prompt: Proactiv was advertising their products on television.

Considering that my acne is bad, I ordered some of their products. After several weeks, no positive effects were observed. Instead, my face caught a huge rash. I'll never buy Proactiv again.


Prompt: Dave painted in his bed.

The splashed some blue on the canvas. The canvas then needed some red! He then threw in some yellow paint! His attempt to fix the painting failed!


Prompt: I wanted to learn more about submarines.

I bought some books about submarines in WWII. The books didn't have much technical detail. I went to a museum with a submarine dissected in it. I learned a lot from the submarine in the museum.

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Prompt: Amy wanted to be a magician.

She practiced every day. Then she put on a magic show for her family. She asked them if they'd been fooled. They said yes!


Prompt: Gina wanted to read her book as they drove on the highway.

But the backseat was too dark. She tried to use her phone as a light. But that just drained the battery, and gave her wrist a cramp. Her father laughed and turned on an overhead light for her.


Prompt: Carla has always wanted to visit Fiji.

She saved up for four Years to be able to afford the trip. When she finally had enough money she purchased her ticket. Upon arriving in Fiji she knew she had made the right choice! Carla had a great time in Fiji.

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Prompt: Shannon was sad, because she lost her necklace.

She thought it might be at work or in her car. Shannon looked all over for the necklace. She didn't find it in the car or at work. So Shannon decided to look for her necklace at home.


Prompt: Aaron sipped a fruity drink on the beach.

He had been waiting for this vacation for months. Out of nowhere, a volleyball slammed into his lap. His drink was knocked out of his hand. He laughed it off and ordered another drink.

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Prompt: Sandy was at home.

Her home was dark. She needed light! Her friend bought her a lamp. Sandy could now see in her home.


Prompt: Sharon liked volunteering at the animal shelter.

She spent many hours working with rescued dogs and cats. Although she wasn't paid, she felt rewarded by her work. The owner of the shelter was very grateful for Sharon's help. Sharon eventually landed a paying job.

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Prompt: Wendy was thinking of a number between one and ten.

Her mother guessed three, which was correct. Her father guessed seven. Her little brother Sam guessed ten. Wendy had fun playing this game.

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Prompt: Gina lost her key for the 2nd time in 8 months.

Last time she replaced it without her parents knowing. But she had no money to buy a new one now. Gina knew her parents would be upset. So she borrowed the money from a friend.


Prompt: We have two cats at my house.

One morning, we could not find the youngest cat anywhere. We called her name and looked all over. Suddenly, she appeared from the heating vent. We were so relieved!


Prompt: I was driving down a very unfamiliar, congested highway.

The GPS directed me to a longer route on a different road. I gladly took the other road, but it soon became a nightmare. The road twisted and turned, and I had no choice but follow the GPS. It was stressful but I finally made it to my destination.

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Prompt: Janice wanted to go to a Seafood place.

She made arrangements to go with some friends. When they all went, Janice ordered the lobster. After she ate the lobster she got very ill. Sandra vowed she would never eat lobster again.


Prompt: Hank decided on a new car.

But he wasn't sure which color to pick. He thought of how elegant white would look. So he decided to choose white. Hank was disappointed there weren't any white cars left in stock.


Prompt: Jill's health class was visiting an acupuncture clinic.

Their teacher told them that although it was alternative, it worked. During the visit, Jill got a horrible migraine. The acupuncturist offered to treat her. Jill's headache went away.


Prompt: I sent flowers and a cookie to my wife today.

Valentine's Day is Sunday but I sent things to her work. The flowers were roses in a glass vase. The cookie said "Happy Valentine's Day." I think she'll be surprised and delighted by all of it.

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Prompt: Lisa makes celebration cakes for a living.

She was asked to make a grand five tier wedding cake. She is very excited and a bit nervous about this. She outdoes herself and makes the most beautiful wedding cake ever. Afterward, Lisa was swamped for cake orders for weddings.


Prompt: Clayton wants a car so that he can feel more independent.

He begins saving more money from his job at the library. Clayton researches different car types. Finally he decides to buy a small sedan. Clayton is very happy with his new car.

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Prompt: Ben was falling asleep at his desk.

He still had two more hours before the end of his shift. He thought about leaving work early. He couldn't afford to lose the extra hours. Ben needed the money.


Prompt: There was nothing Pollyanna liked better than nuts.

Pollyanna was a very clever Cockatoo. When she saw a dish of nuts in the living room, she wanted them. After her owner left, she pried open her cage door with her beak. She proceeded to eat all the nuts in the dish.


Prompt: My grandpa took my brothers and I fishing in the summer.

We went to a small pond close to his house. He set up our fishing poles and we began to fish. It was so boring when nobody caught any fish. We were disappointed to go home empty handed that day.

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Prompt: Sandy was taking a trip to Mexico.

Sandy successfully caught the first flight of her trip. However, Sandy missed the second flight for her trip. There were no more flights for the day, so Sandy was stuck. Sandy was sad.


Prompt: Every morning, a bird woke Fred up for work at 6 AM.

Fred began to like the bird. And he enjoyed the sound of its singing. One day, the bird no longer sang. He hoped nothing bad had happened to the bird.


Prompt: Horatio had always been afraid of spending time in big cities.

His friends and family encouraged him to try visiting a city. Finally he took their advice and booked a bus ticket to Boston. Once there, Horatio found Boston to be fun and friendly. Now Horatio enjoys traveling to many big cities.

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Prompt: Kim sobbed and made gasping, hurt sounds.

Her beloved cat was a crimson spot of fur and entrails. His blood was running down the driveway into the gutter. Her dad sternly told her to stop her caterwauling. Kim then went and got a replacement cat.

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Prompt: Some kids were in trouble for throwing rocks.

The men at the park chased the kids. But the kids were faster, and got away. The adults searched the woods for 20 minutes. They ended up giving up.


Prompt: When I woke up in the morning, I went downstairs.

I smelled the smoke coming from the turkey. I also smelled ham, macaroni and cheese and lasagna. My mom finished cooked everyone and asked me to sit down. I sat down and continued to enjoy the smells from the kitchen.

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Prompt: Stuart had three days off work.

He wanted to go hunting during that time. Stuart invited his friends to a hunting trip. They all went deer hunting for two days. After the trip, Stuart felt much better.

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Prompt: Ed was playing baseball in his yard.

He swung the bat and hit the ball. Then he flinched. The ball had shattered the neighbor's window! Ed was scared.


Prompt: Arnold was scared of frogs.

One day he went out to his backyard. He started playing. He saw a frog jump out of no where. He jumped, startled and ran for his house.


Prompt: Mom thought the living room furniture looked old and shabby.

It was time for some new seating. She bought the perfect set. The new furniture looked and felt great. The living room had a brand new appeal.

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Prompt: One day, my wife's sister came over to the house to show us her puppy.

She told us that she had just gotten the puppy across the street. My sons begged me to get them one. I told them that if they would care for it, they could have it. My son said they would, so we got a dog.


Prompt: Ophelia had always known it was important to save money.

She decided one day to open up a savings account at her bank. She took some money from her checking account to open up the account. Her banker congratulated her on taking the first step toward saving. Ophelia feels proud of herself.

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Prompt: George was in a bit of a pickle.

He had a deadline that was rapidly approaching. He only had a few more pages to go in his book. He sat down at the computer and was struck with inspiration. George finished his manuscript and celebrated.

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Prompt: Samantha had recently purchased a used car.

She loved everything about the car except for the color. She took her car to her local paint shop. She got it painted a bright pink color. Samantha likes the color of her car now.

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Prompt: Roger broke both of his legs.

He hated being stuck in a wheelchair. He saw a couple guys outside physical therapy in wheelchairs. They told him all about wheelchair races. Roger loved racing so much that he accepted his wheelchair.


Prompt: Amelia wanted to learn how to sew.

Amelia's best friend knew how to sew, and so Amelia asked her how. Her best friend was happy to teach her. After a bit of practice, Amelia made a dress. Amelia was very pleased.


Prompt: Alex wanted to get an A in Economics.

It was a very tough course. He studied as much as he could. He did extra credit assignments. Alex started a home business as one extra credit assignment.

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Prompt: Dany was a six year old boy who loved to play football.

One day Danny was crying because he was lonely. Dany's father was home early from work that day. Dany asked his dad to play football with him. His dad was happy to play with him.


Prompt: Kev and Kate were fighting badly.

They decided they needed help. They went to see a therapist. The therapist was helpful and friendly. The couple liked her very much.


Prompt: It was a very hot day.

But Ivan wanted to eat chicken. So he baked some chicken in the oven. Everyone else in the house complained that it was too hot. Ivan apologized and turned the oven off.


Prompt: Jasmine wanted to try to ice skate.

The local park had an ice rink set up. Her mom took her into the rink. Jasmine fell several times. Jasmine decided to take lessons to get better.


Prompt: Jill was driving her car.

She accidentally passed the building she was looking for. She turned around. She then saw her grandma and offered her a ride. Her grandma climbed in and they drove home.


Prompt: Gloria was excited about her night out.

Every week she looks forward to getting together with friends. They all go out to dinner and then to the bingo hall. She doesn't win often but when she does she celebrates. Gloria won that night and screamed with joy.

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Prompt: Mom got dressed up and Dad met her at the door.

They went out for a date tonight. The fancy restaurant was perfect. Their meal was delicious. They both agreed it was a wonderful date.


Prompt: Ethan was moving into an apartment downtown.

He really didn't consider the changes he'd make going from a house. So it really hit hard when he set up his drum set. Within ten minutes he had five noise complaints. He soon had to find a house to move to.

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Prompt: Greg wanted to leave the city and become a pig farmer.

He thought pigs were noble creatures. He thought farming was a respectable profession. Greg quit his job as a pharmacist. Before long, he was a happy and successful pig farmer.

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Prompt: Nick turned 18 on Sunday.

His girlfriend Zoe came to his birthday party. Zoe bought him a lottery card for his birthday. He anxiously scratched off the numbers. Nick won a thousand dollars.

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Prompt: Rudy really wanted a dog.

He begged his parents for one. They said if he cared for it, he could have one. Rudy agreed to walk and feed it every day. Rudy's parents took him to the shelter to pick out a pet dog.


Prompt: Ruth was generally a nice person.

But she had a deep love for expensive things. At a dinner party with her best friend, she admired the silverware. She loved her friend, but loved silver even more. She also asked if she can have it.


Prompt: A man made a small mark on the back of a playing card.

He slid it into the deck without anyone noticing. During a game he saw the card on the top of the deck. The man made a large bet. The man was caught cheating.

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Prompt: Kevin had recently fallen ill and was hospitalized.

He stayed a few weeks in the hospital before he got better. When he got home he received a bill for $100,000. Kevin did not have any health insurance. Kevin declared bankruptcy,

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Prompt: Doug and Patty set up a lemonade stand in front of their house.

They were surprised how many customers they had. They sold out before noon. They made more, selling all that as well. Doug and Patty were delighted at their success.


Prompt: Maya was walking home one night from work.

She fumbled with her keys while trying to get into her car. Someone began approaching her from a dark alley. Frightened, she quickly got into her car and started it. Maya felt scared.


Prompt: My sister in law dropped off some baked chicken.

The dish looked very appealing. My wife heated the dish up. We ate the chicken but found it to be very bland. We laughed about how terrible the chicken was.


Prompt: Gina wanted to watch a show that her siblings didn't.

They refused to watch what she wanted. Her mom and dad were watching TV in the living room. Gina decided to watch her show in their room. Gina was happy that she got to see her show.


Prompt: Cal got an ice cream making machine for his birthday.

He was so excited to try it out! He added all the ingredients. Then he turned the crank and watched eagerly. A big bowl of chocolate ice cream was soon ready.

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Prompt: Anna and Liv were in a contest to see who could a better math grade.

Anna studied at least 5 nights every week for the whole semester. Liv, who was much better in math, studied only three or four times. Anna received a grade of 99 and Live only got a 93. Anna was proud of her hard work paying off.

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Prompt: I loved to play music and need a new sound.

I heard a synthesizer and new I needed to buy one. I looked online for a place to buy synths. I went to a local music store. There I found exactly what I was looking for!


Prompt: Neil stared in horror at his plate.

The slimy pile of eggplant seemed to stare back at him. No way could he eat that! Spying his dog under the table, he began slipping pieces to it. Neil fed the dog all of his eggplant.


Prompt: Jeanne enjoyed watching crime drama on television.

Her favorite show was cancelled. She wrote a letter to the head of the network. She encouraged her friends to write letters as well. The letters made no difference.

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Prompt: Cara wanted new kitchen cabinets.

She told her husband. He looked at how-to videos. He decided it looked like a simple enough job. Cara's husband decided to go buy wood.


Prompt: Jill and her band had a concert coming up.

They were a new band and needed practice. They spent the coming weeks practicing very hard. When the concert arrived, they were well rehearsed. Jill did very well in the show.


Prompt: Betsy and her little brother were playing cards.

Her little brother insisted on shuffling. He had never done it before. Every time he did it, cards went flying everywhere. Betsy helped her brother learn to shuffle the cards.


Prompt: Mark and Molly had reservations for a popular restaurant.

When they arrived the hostess seated them at their table. They ordered from the menu and waited on their food. When dessert arrived Mark asked Molly to marry him. Molly said yes.


Prompt: Larry decided to write his girlfriend a love letter.

He wanted to let her know how much she meant to him. He started out writing about how they met. In addition, he talked about her character and her positive qualities. He asked her to marry him, and she said yes.


Prompt: Icy had never roller skated in her life.

She bought a pair of skates and tied them on nervously. She practiced skating outside, very slowly. She picked up speed as she gained confidence. Icy felt she could skate.


Prompt: The school class took a field trip to an abandoned mine.

Their geology teacher told them to look for interesting rocks. A girl in the class tripped over what looked to be a white rock. It turned out to be a really old dinosaur fossil! Everyone in the class was very excited!

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Prompt: Christian wanted to eat something quick before school.

He went into the kitchen and poured some cereal. When he was pouring the milk, he spilled it all over the table. Christian got mad because he had to clean all of it up. Christian was worried he was going to be late for school.

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Prompt: Vanessa hired a babysitter that liked to snoop.

She snooped in makeup drawers. She snooped in jewelry boxes. She snooped in medicine cabinets. Vanessa caught her snooping, and fired her.

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Prompt: Tammy went for lunch at a cafe.

There, she bought french fries and a soda. She ate them both happily. She paid a reasonable price for her meal. Tammy was pleased with lunch.


Prompt: Joe and his friends were throwing rock at windows.

The windows were part of an abandoned building. The police caught joe and his friends. Joe felt sorry for his poor judgement. Joe never threw rocks again.

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Prompt: Mary and Sally decided to go on a vacation together.

After looking at a travel website, then decided on a cruise. They went on a cruise to the Bahamas in April. Both girls had a wonderful time on the cruise. They both came back perfectly relaxed.

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Prompt: I decided to join a poker tournament.

It was a $100 buy in. I played very smart. I was on the last table, head to head. I eventually won.


Prompt: Sarah decided to participate in a karaoke contest at her local bar.

She wanted to win the prize money but also wanted the accolades. The night of the contest she was nervous and got pretty drunk. Luckily she was an even better singer when she was inebriated. She won first prize that day.


Prompt: I went back to my hometown last weekend for a big football game.

I met up with a bunch of my friends. We started drinking at 1pm for a 7pm game. By kickoff I was pretty drunk. I don't even remember the game.


Prompt: Tea was chewing some bubble gum on the couch.

She accidentally fell asleep. When she woke up, she found the gum had fallen into her hair. She had to get it cut out. Now Tea is much more careful about spitting out her gum.


Prompt: Maya was afraid that she was too old to have a family.

She dreamed of meeting the perfect man and having kids. Finally she joined a dating service to try to meet the right man. She met a great guy who eventually asked her to marry him. Maya said yes.


Prompt: Bob's family packed their bags for their trip to Florida.

They drove to the airport and got on the plane. The plane landed, and they went to their hotel. At the hotel, they ordered room service and went to bed. They slept well and woke up well rested.


Prompt: Nick was at a baseball game during the evening.

He stepped up to the plate so that he could bat. The pitcher threw a fastball at him. Nick saw the ball and hit it for a home run. Nick ran the bases with a big smile on his face.

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Prompt: Marie had to get a flu shot, but she was afraid of needles.

She waited in line for her shot, anxious the whole time. When she sat down in the chair, she thought she would faint. Then, the nurse told her she was done. Marie felt good and was not anxious anymore.


Prompt: Jimmy's dog had gone missing.

Jimmy put up missing posters everywhere around town. A few weeks later, Jimmy received a call on the phone. Someone had found his dog! Jimmy and his dog were soon happily reunited.

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Prompt: Kelsi needed her textbook for chemistry.

She ordered it online. She waited everyday for it to come but it never came. Finally she got the book a week later. She decided to buy books earlier next semester.


Prompt: I just started doing ebay for my sister in law.

She lost her husband a few months ago. She wanted to sell things on ebay in order to keep busy. I listed twelve items for her and made $120.00 She was grateful, so she bought me lunch.


Prompt: It was Tyrone's big football game.

He was the quarterback for the team. Their team got off to an early lead. They were trailing with a minute left on the clock. Tyrone threw a touchdown.

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Prompt: My girlfriend is easily scared.

I love watching horror movies. I convinced her to watch one with me. She yelled at one scene and spilled her soda everywhere. I watched the rest of the movie by myself.


Prompt: Laura told Cindy she would bake her a cake for her birthday.

Laura decided to make a chocolate cake. She found a recipe online. She worked all day baking the cake. Laura was very proud of the cake she made.


Prompt: Kristen found a new hobby.

The hobby was Couponing. She spent countless hours yesterday clipping coupons. The hard work paid off because Kristen saved hundreds today. Kristen was very happy.

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Prompt: Trina and her friends decided to go to a famous art studio.

The girls went and took numerous pictures. Trina bought a few art pieces. When she got home she hung them up. She stared at them for hours.


Prompt: Jake was going on a road trip to see his family.

He Got in the car and drove. The car's tires exploded due to too much air. Jake hitchhiked for 30 miles. When Jake got to his family he was happy his trip was over.

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Prompt: I used to drink soda all day.

I started to get utis. Utis are painful. i had to find a way to make them stop. I cut down on soda until I didn't drink it anymore.


Prompt: Caleb loved to play baseball.

Caleb was an outfielder on his team. One day someone hit a ball far out near Caleb! Caleb ran out to catch it but it hit him right in the nose! All the kids laughed at him.

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Prompt: Jill was in class nervous.

She had a question for the teacher. She was afraid to ask. She finally got the courage to ask the question. Jill asked her question.


Prompt: Amy decided to make curtains for her living room.

She sewed for hours to complete the job. When she was finished she hung the curtains. The seams were off, and the hem was lopsided. Amy decided to hire a professional.


Prompt: My boyfriend and I were on vacationing on the beach.

We went to a beach that was inhabited by wild dogs. One dog, named Rubia, watched our things while we swam. We were so happy, we brought her meat the next day. Rubia then became very nice to us.


Prompt: I bought my ticket.

I waited for Wednesday night. The lady was calling the numbers. All of my numbers matched. My jaw dropped as I won the lottery.

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Prompt: Peg worked hard canning jam from her garden's fruit.

When she finished, Peg admired her rows of jam jars. She decided they looked too pretty to eat. Much later, Peg finally opened one jar of the jam. Peg thought it tasted amazing.


Prompt: Jimmy loved alligators.

When he was little, his grandfather took him to an alligator farm. The workers let Jimmy sit on an alligator. The reptile didn't like this and tried to bite Jimmy. Jimmy still loves alligators but now respects their wild nature.


Prompt: Larry hated going to the mall.

He was stuck there last Saturday. It was particularly packed due to sales. He started having a panic attack in the middle of a crowd. A man helped him recover.


Prompt: I wanted to hang out with my friend today.

She was acting a little suspicious. However, I assumed that she was normal. Eventually she said goodbye to me in a rude manner. I told her that I will see her later.


Prompt: Amy liked her neighbor Brian, and hoped he would ask her out.

She waited patiently, but he never mentioned a date. Finally one day Brian called and asked Amy to go to dinner. Amy was so happy, and they had a great time. It was the beginning of a great relationship.

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Prompt: Gina was in her room.

It was in the basement. She had one small window which let in the light. It looked out on the neighbor's yard She was jealous that her neighbors had a pool.

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Prompt: I have never been to the airport.

I had to take a trip to California to see my family. Unfortunately I didn't know what to do with my belongings. The airport staff had to explain everything to me. I was a little embarrassed by my inexperience with air travel.

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Prompt: Terry's car broke down.

He wasn't able to afford a rental. He decided to take the bus. To his surprise it was a pleasant experience. He was glad he still got to work on time.

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Prompt: There was a home of poor dogs wandering the streets of Alaska.

They had trouble finding people to feed them. Eventually they ran into a rich, old man who took them in. He fed them and gave them a great home. The dogs were great comfort and company for the old man.

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Prompt: Quentin had never gone hunting before.

This last weekend his friends invited him with them. They were going to camp out and hunt for a few days. He agreed to go. Quentin really enjoyed the hunting trip.

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Prompt: James wanted to look cool.

He decided to get a mohawk. He shaved his head himself. His mom said he looked dumb. James was sad with his mother's comments.


Prompt: I wanted to play sports when I was younger.

I tried several different sports. I tried baseball, hockey, and soccer. I quit most of them. I wasn't any good at playing sports.


Prompt: Jack woke up before his alarm at 4:30 am.

He was shivering under the blankets. He looked over and saw he had left the window cracked open overnight. A strong, chill wind was blowing in through the open window. Jack closed the window.


Prompt: Felicia enrolls at the local university to study accounting.

She encounters many challenges, including difficult tests and work. After working very hard on her courses, Felicia earns her degree. She packs up her things to move to her first job in New York City. Felicia is excited to begin a new life.

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Prompt: There was a boy in Gina's 6th grade class named Dave.

It was the first week of school, but Gina knew she didn't like him. He would sit as his desk and giggle goofily. The sound of his goofy giggle made Gina's skin crawl. Gina did not like Dave.

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Prompt: Jake lives in Flint Michigan.

One day he went to run himself a bath. He was very upset to see that the water wasn't clean. Jake called his mayor to complain. The mayor told him he had better things to do.


Prompt: Archibald notices that his skin is red and inflamed.

He goes to his doctor and learns that he has a rash. He applies ointment every day to soothe the rash. Eventually the rash begins to go away. Finally the rash disappears completely.


Prompt: Dave was shopping for new shoes.

The ones he liked were his shoe size but still felt odd. A salesman came and measured his foot to help. They found out Dave's feet are wider than average. They found some E-sized shoes for him which fit well.

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Prompt: A group of religious pilgrims took a trip to a shrine.

The journey was long and arduous. On arriving, they found a gift shop there. This struck them as highly inappropriate. The pilgrims refused to enter the gift shop.


Prompt: Mary went to the market on Sunday for fruit.

She bought bananas but couldn't find any peaches. She decided that she would wait on the peaches until next time. When she went again there were still no peaches. Mary was disappointed.


Prompt: Lara started seeing a therapist.

She mentioned this to her mom on the phone. Her mom called the therapist, demanding information. She wanted to know all the bad things her daughter was saying. The therapist curtly said she couldn't share that information.

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Prompt: Ronald noticed that his kitchen sink was draining very slowly.

He couldn't afford to hire a plumber, so he decided to fix it himself. Ronald bought two bottles of drain cleaner at the store. Pouring the drain cleaner into his sink fixed the problem. Ronald was glad he hadn't called the plumber.

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Prompt: Danny wanted to build a kite but didn't know how.

He asked his grandpa to help him. Danny's grandpa gave him a list of things to get at the store. After getting the items Danny and his grandpa worked all afternoon. At the end of the day, Danny and his grandpa flew the kite.

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Prompt: Ron only had one air conditioner.

And it didn't cool off his entire house. He invested in a powerful fan. And it help blow cool air to his room. Now his house can stay cool all summer.


Prompt: James was in social studies class minding his own business.

The teacher looked at everyone and said we are having a pop quiz. James panicked because he hasn't studied. James couldn't answer any of the questions on the quiz. He did his best anyway.

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Prompt: The morning of the wedding found Diana very nervous.

Her bridesmaids helped with her hair and make-up. Her mother helped her put her dress on. Diana and her maids drove off in a limo. They arrived at the wedding and continued the ceremony.

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Prompt: Pam loved to use coupons.

She asked all her friends to give her old newspapers. Pam would go through each newspaper and cut out the best coupons. She made an effort to include her daughter to teach her to be frugal. Pam's daughter became good at bargain hunting.

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Prompt: Tyler wanted a new computer.

However, none of the computers available to buy fit his desires. So, he decided to build one himself. He ordered all the parts and got to work. Tyler was computer literate.

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Prompt: Amanda was on a hike with her husband.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her ankle. She realized that a hornet had stung her. Her foot hurt too badly to walk. Her husband called an ambulance.


Prompt: I like to go to comic conventions.

One year, I went with all of my friends. We all had matching costumes. We even won the costume contest! We shared the prize equally among all of us.

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Prompt: Betsy went into a candy store.

She bought all the candy she could for ten dollars. She was so excited she ran out the door with a bag full of candy. She tripped on a shoelace. She fell and spilled her candy all over the street.


Prompt: Darla was afraid of spiders.

One day, as she was cleaning her room, she saw one on the wall. She screamed and jumped away. She yelled for her father to come in and help. Her father came and removed the spider.


Prompt: Lily was at the nearby mall with friends when she saw Nick Jonas.

She was immediately shocked and couldn't believe it. Nick smiled at her and gave her an autograph. Lily was elated. Lily posted what had happened to all the social media sites.


Prompt: Ted wished for a drum set for Christmas.

He wrote a letter to Santa to ask for the drums he wanted. Ted behaved really well to ensure he'd get his wish. Christmas Eve came and he was worried Santa may not come. Ted was relieved when Santa brought him exactly what he wanted.

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Prompt: Leon decides to get out of the house one day.

He gets his skateboard to go for a ride. Leon tries riding down the biggest hill in his town. Unfortunately, he falls and bumps his knees. He limped home with his legs bleeding.


Prompt: Carol has been looking for a hobby to keep herself busy.

She decides to begin collecting baskets. She collects small baskets at first. Finally she buys a very big basket, which she is proud of. Eventually she ran out of room to store them!


Prompt: We went on Tower of Terror while at Disney.

My wife decided to go on even though she hates rides. She was so nervous the whole time in line. Once we got on the ride the panic started. She was so scared that she screamed during the whole ride.


Prompt: Casey was competing in a school talent show.

She was incredibly nervous. All she could think about was all eyes on her. Thankfully when she hit the stage her nerves cooled. Casey did a wonderful job.


Prompt: Last night I had the best pizza.

I went to bertucci's and had a pepperoni pizza. The sauce was delectable and the meat was divine. I ate the entire thing. I want to go back and get more pizza.


Prompt: Two countries were competing for resources and global recognition.

The two countries disagreed on some fundamental issues. One country declared war on the other and invaded. The two countries fought for many Year's. Both countries were ravaged by war.


Prompt: Frank thought he was the best at football in the neighborhood.

He challenged his friends at the park. Robert ended up outperforming Frank the whole game. Frank, being a good person, took it in stride. Frank got better with time.

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Prompt: John was working on a science project display for school.

When he finished his project, he placed it by his bedroom window. After putting the project down, John left the room and watched tv. While watching TV, John's dog destroyed his project. John then failed the project because of his dog.

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Prompt: I received a lumbar puncture today.

After hugging a friend of mines, I noticed a huge pain on my back. Although decided to take a nap, the pain didn't go away. When the pain was unbearable, I decided to go to the emergency room. They were forced to operate on me and then I felt better.

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Prompt: Christie had to complete an art project for school.

She decided to complete a self portrait. She bought lots of watercolor paints. She worked for many days on her painting. She was pleased with the finished product.

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Prompt: Jim went out to eat.

He ordered the stake. He ate it up with a smile. However, he could not pay the sixty dollar bill. He spent the rest of the evening washing the restaurant's dishes.

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Prompt: The landlord banged on His' door and demanded rent.

Gus told the landlord that he didn't have the money. The landlord stormed into the apartment and grabbed Gus's valuables. The landlord took them to his truck and locked it up. Gus tried to get the money so he could get his things back.

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Prompt: A little chipmunk made it's home in Ed's backyard.

For weeks he tried to feed it a peanut out of his hand. It got a little closer every day. Finally, the chipmunk took it. Eventually Ed got the chipmunk to eat out of his hand.


Prompt: Becca started taking painting classes.

She became adept at portraiture quickly. She had a natural talent for painting people's faces. She painted every member of her family. They were all impressed.


Prompt: Lucy went to the local sports parade.

At the parade there were several different groups selling snacks. Feeling hungry, Lucy purchased a candy apple for $3. Clumsily, Lucy ended up dropping her candy apple. She then had to purchase another candy apple.


Prompt: Bill was eating dinner with his family.

He sudden felt ill after eating his mom's spaghetti. He asked to be excused. Bill quickly ran to the bathroom and puked. It turned out that Bill had a stomach virus.

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Prompt: Tray wanted candy.

He could not reach the bowl. That did not stop him. He got a stool. He reached for the bowl and enjoyed the candy.


Prompt: Tom the missionary visited the Smith's home.

Tom attempted to convert the family to a new religion. The family was trying to get rid of him before the storm. They politely declined the missionary's efforts. They sent him on his way and prepared for the storm.


Prompt: My friend and I couldn't remember the name of an actor.

We kept coming up with the wrong name. Eventually we both came up with different answers. We bet on who was right. I won the bet.


Prompt: As soon as the light turned green, the cars accelerated.

Jimmy took the lead until the third lap. Brian caught up and was ahead by a few feet. The lead became bigger since Brian's far was faster. Brian was an expert race car driver.

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Prompt: Gina had purchased a CD single of a song she liked.

There were only 2 songs printed on the CD. She was anxious to hear the second song. This was a new artist so she hadn't heard much from him. After listening she liked the 2nd song more than the first.


Prompt: Mitch had really bad acne.

He ordered acne wash from Amazon. He washed his face with the acne wash every morning. His face cleared up within a few weeks. Mitch was very happy with the results.

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Prompt: Zeke was about to go on a date with his girlfriend.

But, his parents suddenly pulled into his driveway. They wanted to surprise him by coming to meet him for the weekend. At first, Zeke was sad because he wanted to see his girlfriend. Later she stopped by and they all had dinner together.

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Prompt: Mick wanted a cool jean jacket like his friends had.

He wanted to be stylish like them, but he was broke. Then he went to a secondhand store and saw a great jean jacket. It was only six dollars! Mick asked his mother to loan him six dollars for the jacket.


Prompt: I looked in the cabinet for pie flavor.

We didn't have any pie flavor. I went to the store but they were out of pie flavor. I made my pie without flavor anyway. Predictably the pie was not flavorful.


Prompt: Chevy rounded up his friends, and was ready to seek revenge.

The group went to the house of his enemy, and went looking for him. They beat up many of the man's friends, but the man himself got away. Chevy was injured during the process, but vowed to eventually get him. Chevy chased him down and beat him up eventually.

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Prompt: Gina's CD player was broken.

But she had a tape deck. The tape deck was more work than the CD player. If she wanted to hear a song again she had to rewind the tape. Gina bought a new CD player.


Prompt: Mary had exited the airplane and headed toward the luggage carousel.

She knew it would take a little time before she spotted her suitcase. She waited patiently while others picked their luggage off the rack. After no sign of her suitcase she asked a worker. The worker found her suitcase and gave it to her.

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Prompt: Amy liked to take a walk on her break at work.

This day she decided to walk to the frozen yogurt place. When she arrived they were closed. This was odd for the middle of the day. Amy decided she didn't need the yogurt anyway.


Prompt: Mark has spent Years without a girlfriend.

He tried meeting someone to date without any success. Finally a friend introduces him to Carol, and they arrange a date. Mark and Carol have a nice night out at a restaurant. Mark and Carol arrange a second date.

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Prompt: Abe really enjoyed numbers and statistics.

He was curious how many guns the population of Stanford owned. He sent out a survey. Abe spent weeks tallying the results. He found the entire exercise very satisfying and interesting.

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Prompt: Ida had assembled a really cute outfit.

She was just missing a belt! She looked through all her belts, but none was quite right. Then she decided to check her dad's closet. She borrowed a belt from her dad.


Prompt: Tommy was only 9 years old and always getting in trouble.

One day he told his friend Tim that he was going to run away. He went home and packed his clothes. He decided to leave that night. He then decided to not run away from home.


Prompt: A few Year's ago I went to see a Broadway show.

My friends and I went to see Billy Elliot. The show was amazing. I loved the music so much I bought the soundtrack. I hope to go back soon.

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Prompt: Jamie loves to read books and has thousands of them.

Her house is becoming too crowded with books but she wants them all. Her son bought her a tablet and showed her how to use it. She has put all of her books onto the one tablet. Jamie now reads all the books she wants on the tablet.


Prompt: Jason decides he wants to get out of his house and see other people.

He goes to the local pool hall to play a few games. At the pool hall he meets other guys. He goes home after spending a few hours there. He goes to bed.


Prompt: Jack helped his dad carve a pumpkin.

He drew the design he wanted. His dad guided his hands in using the knife. He carved out the design. Jack saved the pumpkin seeds to toast later.

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Prompt: May was training to run a mile in under five minutes.

She had trained for months and was pushing her body's limits. She began ignoring her soreness and kept running for days. One day, she felt so sore she couldn't move but kept running. May achieved her goal of running the mile in under five minutes.

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Prompt: Maria smelled the fresh Autumn air and decided to celebrate.

She wanted to make candy apples. She picked up the ingredients at a local market and headed home. She cooked the candy and prepared the apples. She enjoyed the candy apples.


Prompt: A kid walked past an old house in his neighborhood.

He looked in the windows to see if anyone was home. There was not any signs of an inhabitant. The kid broke in and explored the house. The kid stole some things from the house.


Prompt: Today's lab assignment turned out to be a disaster.

Since my teammates were confused, I had to guide them. This includes showing them how to do every procedure. Although we finished after everyone else, I put in a lot of effort. I carried the team.

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Prompt: George was really nervous Mary would turn him down.

Still, he decided to ask her if he can take her to dinner. Mary said yes, with a large smile on her face. They got along great, and had a wonderful dinner together. George is excited for his second date with Mary.


Prompt: Jane wanted to be a veterinarian.

She took many subjects in school towards that goal. One course required that she spend forty hours caring for an animal. Jane liked lots of animals and couldn't decide which to choose. Jane decided to care for a dog.

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Prompt: Stella had a basketball game tonight.

She wanted to skip the game, or sit on the bench. She wasn't really feeling well. But her coach insisted she play. Stella struggled through the basketball game.


Prompt: Dan and Tim were going to have a picnic.

Tom made sandwiches for the picnic. Tim brought lemonade for the picnic. As the boys were leaving it started to rain. Dan saved the day and picnic by bringing an umbrella.

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Prompt: Doug was famished after a hard day's work.

He didn't feel like cooking so he decided to dine out. Doug wanted to end the day with a fulfilling meal. He spotted a sign to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Doug decided to try the buffet.


Prompt: Jake was in substantial financial debt.

He decided to hire a financial adviser for help. The financial adviser gave Jake a budget plan to stick by. Jake followed through on the plan by cutting his expenses. Jake pulled himself out of debt.

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Prompt: Sue had a sore throat.

She didn't know what to do. She took cough drops and that didn't work. She made hot tea, and that didn't stop the soreness. Sue made an appointment with the doctor as a last resort.

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Prompt: Jenny is a six year-old girl who reads lots.

Jenny's favorite book is Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking. Jenny wanted to be Pippi for Halloween. She couldn't get her pigtails to stick straight out like Pippi's Her mom was able to help her get it right.


Prompt: Jan was having a birthday trip in Hawaii.

She was super excited to have some fun. Her best friend Kristin was disappointed she was not invited. Kristen tried asking Jan if she could be invited. Jan told Kristen she did not want her to come on the trip.


Prompt: Amanda dropped her phone in the water.

She picked the phone up. She tried to turn the phone on. The phone did not work. Amanda had to get a new phone.


Prompt: When Greg was 5 years old, he received his first dog.

It was his favorite kind of dog, and he named it Sammy. Sammy was a purebred poodle. After a few years, Greg came very close to Sammy. Greg was happy that Sammy was his dog.


Prompt: Joey wanted to learn how to make pasta like his mom.

He went to visit her. He asked her to teach him to make lasagna. She showed him all the steps and gave him the recipe. Joey made lasagna.


Prompt: Debbie wanted to be a rock star.

After she graduated she moved to LA to start a band. She had no money and less experience. She saved up to buy a guitar. Debbie practiced every day for four hours.

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Prompt: I convinced my friend to vote for my favorite candidate.

I managed to make them enthusiastic about the process. On election day they never showed up to vote. I forgot to tell them what day it was. I was sad.


Prompt: Linda always wanted to learn to ice skate.

She asked her mom to sign her up for lesson. She fell over and over again. She kept practicing every day. Linda was determined.


Prompt: My old job kept asking too much of me.

Every wednesday there was a ton of new work. I could never catch up and each week got worse. Eventually I got too far behind and had to quit. I will look for a new job.


Prompt: Walter wanted to travel.

He decided to plan a trip. After researching, he picked a destination. A week before his trip a hurricane struck. Walter had to cancel his plans.

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Prompt: Since it is Christmastime, we bought our cats some new toys.

Later, we set up our tree. The cats loved their new toys. They must have thought the tree was another new toy. The cats tore through the tree.


Prompt: Jane was hiding the kids for her children to hunt.

She put them all over the back yard. She hid an egg under a pile of leaves. Jane was excited for the children to hunt. The children laughed as they hunted the eggs.


Prompt: John is afraid to commit to Yohanna.

She asked to be married by the fall. John insisted that their finances weren't right. Later that month Yohanna decided to plan a wedding herself. John is getting nervous.

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Prompt: Jerry wanted a romantic evening with his girlfriend.

He put rose petals by the door. He lit candles throughout the apartment. One of them caught a curtain on fire. Jerry burned his house down.

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Prompt: Alice adopted a pit bull puppy earlier this year.

She was worried that people would judge him because of his breed. She took him to puppy classes and trained him properly. Alice loved him and used a lot of positive reinforcement. Alice believes pit bulls can make good pets.

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Prompt: Jason loved his old shoes.

He was wearing them when the sole fell off. He tried to glue them back on. What a mess he made. He had to buy new ones.


Prompt: Rachel wanted to take her husband out to dinner.

She had the perfect place in mind, her favorite chinese restaurant. They arrived at the place but saw that it had closed. On a paper on the door, she saw that they had moved out of town. Rachel and her husband found somewhere else to eat.

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Prompt: A friend picked me up from the bus station.

We rode in his car for a while to his home. When we were nearing it I asked if I could smoke. He said that I could not but people don't listen anyway. My friend didn't like people smoking in the car.


Prompt: Jane needed a new desk.

Her previous desk was old and falling apart. She went to a store and tried to find a likeable style. Jane did not like any of the desks at the store. Jane just went home.


Prompt: Adam was rushing a fraternity.

They dared him to pick a coconut from a palm tree. He went out at night and scaled a palm. Then he cut down a large coconut and returned with it. The frat was proud of him.


Prompt: Gina's teacher was upset with her.

She had hit a boy who snapped her bra strap. Gina explained that he started the fight. But her teacher didn't care. Her teacher sentenced her to detention.

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Prompt: I used to see an old man walk down the street every day.

One day, to my surprise, he wasn't there! I asked everyone what had happened to him. Nobody knew, I thought that he had died! One day the man was out walking again!


Prompt: Joe woke up on a cold morning.

He tried to find a good pair of pants to wear. All of his pants were too dirty to wear. He had to put on shorts and go about his day. He was cold all day.


Prompt: Matt saw a commercial for new shoes.

And they had springy looking cushions in the sole. Matt thought it would allow him to jump higher. So he begged his mom to get the shoes for him. Matt's mom eventually got him the shoes.


Prompt: Kate was on a field trip to the park.

She loved the monkey bars the most. There was a line to use them when she got there. When it was her turn, she hopped up gleefully. She had fun climbing.


Prompt: Derrek wanted to buy a piano.

He started working odd jobs to earn money. Derrek kept the extra money he earned in a special bank account. He worked for months to earn enough money. Derrek was finally able to buy the piano.

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Prompt: I took my car in for an oil change.

I informed them that I would be waiting in the lobby. After an hour, I checked to see if it was done yet. I was told that they didn't even have it started yet. Angrily, I left with my car and went somewhere else.


Prompt: Tom is in class.

It just started and he's already bored. He can't pay any attention in class. He dozed off. Tom might fail the class.


Prompt: Gray wanted to be a weightlifter.

He practiced at the gym after school. He lifted heavier and heavier weights. Soon he was confident in his abilities. He won a weightlifting competition.

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Prompt: Tina really wanted the exclusive Birkin bag.

No store in the country had it in stock. Hence she was forced to go and fly to Paris to get it. Thankfully she found one in Paris for a good price. Tina saved enough on the bag to pay for the flight to Paris.

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Prompt: Alice sent a message to Bob.

Chuck intercepted Alice's message. Chuck used the message to game the stock market. Chuck made a fortune, but Alice and Bob were bankrupted. Chuck decided to split his money with Alice and Bob.

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Prompt: Mike went with his friends to party in Tijuana.

They all drank too much and slept way too little. Returning from the trip, Mike couldn't find his license. As they approached the border, he was extremely nervous. One of Mike's friends realized he had the license in wallet.

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Prompt: We moved to Cambridge in 2013.

Our cat came to the new place first. She was unfamiliar with the new home. She hid in the kitchen cabinet for hours as we moved. We were finally able to coax the cat out with treats.

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Prompt: Lauren was an unusual girl.

Unlike many girls who feared bugs, Lauren loved them. She was fascinated by their structure and movements. Lauren's friends made fun of her for her strange interest. Lauren didn't care and continued to study bugs.

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Prompt: Jill bought a pickaxe and went down to the mine.

John saw her on her way. He told her that women can't work in the mine. So she swung her pickaxe right through his skull. John then fell down and died.


Prompt: Susan had very little money left in her food fund for the month.

She went to the dollar store to see what she could find. She bought a few kinds of canned foods and a sparkling water. At home, she mixed the canned food into a pot and cooked it. Susan poured the food into a bowl and ate it.

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Prompt: Today was my 21st birthday.

Since I'm able to drink, my friend took me to a bar. She order her favorite drink, specifically for me. After taking a sip of the drink, I was disgusted. I found the drink to be bitter-tasting.


Prompt: Tiana was so hungry.

She decided to buy a burger! She went to a fast food restaurant and ordered the burger she wanted. When she received the burger, she ate it immediately. Tina was satisfied.


Prompt: Rick was running an obstacle course.

The first obstacle was a series of hurdles. Rick fell on the first hurdle. Rick ended the race in last place. Rick felt shame for losing so badly.

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Prompt: I went to a renaissance fair with my friends.

At the fair, there was a petting zoo! We went inside to see the animals. I got to pet so many wonderful animals. I will always cherish that day.


Prompt: Troy started watching as many nature documentaries as he could.`.

He had watched a great show on bactrian camels. That set him off on the nature doc kick. He started to bore his friends with too many nature facts. His friends still listened to be enlightened.


Prompt: Lexi wanted a pie for her birthday instead of a cake.

And she told everyone two week before. But when it was Lexi's birthday, she didn't get a pie. Lexi was disappointed. Lexi was so upset that she cried.


Prompt: Jamaal had an intense craving for a lobster dinner.

He checked his wallet and realized he didn't have money for that. Jamal decided he would just try and steal a lobster from the market. He ran straight to the seafood section and put his hands in the tank. One of the lobsters pinched his hand causing him to scream.

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Prompt: I was sick of being unemployed.

I decided it was time to get a job. I scoured listings on the internet and sent out resumes. Finally, a company asked me to come in for an interview. Now I am happy and I have a great new job.

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Prompt: Brad was camping in the mountains with his friends.

They roasted marshmallows all night. When they woke up in the morning there was a bobcat in the camp! Brad was scared to come out of his tent. The bobcat was actually his friend in a costume.

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Prompt: The awards ceremony began.

The manager announced the awards for all of his employees. Everyone believed that Jane would receive the most outstanding award. However, the manager gave the award to Hannah. Jane was crushed.

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Prompt: Anne fell while ice skating.

She twisted her ankle beneath her. Her mom rushed her to the emergency room. There, they wrapped Anne's ankle in a soft cast. Anne recovered just fine.


Prompt: Heather loved to paint pictures and wanted to be an artist.

She took lots of lessons and practiced very hard. Heather finally sold a painting and eventually became a famous artist. Her hard work paid off. Heather was proud of herself.

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Prompt: Amy saw a lovely black dress when she was shopping.

She loved the dress, but it was too expensive. Just then a cashier walked by and told Amy the dress was on sale. Amy decided to buy the dress. Amy was excited!


Prompt: Sam was walking home.

It began to get dark. Sam got scared. He didn't know what to do. Sam curled into a little ball of fear right there in the street.


Prompt: Kelly was excited to watch food network star.

She absolutely loved that show. Every time she watched it she felt inspired. She felt like she wanted to join one day. She wrote the Food Network to see if she could go on the show.


Prompt: Louisa is trying to think of the perfect gift for her grandson.

She decides to knit him a pair of mittens. Louisa buys a bright red spool of yarn for the mittens. Her grandson is very happy when he sees his new mittens. Her grandson thanks Louisa for the wonderful gift.


Prompt: My sister in law had some items she wanted to sell on eBay.

She is not very savvy at this, so she asked me to sell for her. I listed a pocket watch and some cufflinks. They sold for $140. My sister was happy with the money I obtained for her.


Prompt: Jon wanted to become a professional plumber.

So, he applied to a trade school. He waited months for his decision. Fortunately, he was accepted. Being accepted made Joe very happy.


Prompt: Bob was working at his job as a security guard at a mall.

Unexpectedly, he fell asleep. While he was sleeping, some thieves came in and stole some items. Bob woke up and was shocked to find out what happened. Bob vows to do a better job in the future.


Prompt: Sarah was watching television.

A commercial came on for the new Xbox. Sarah immediately drove to her local electronics store. She bought a new Xbox with a headset and extra controller. Sarah brought it home and used it.

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Prompt: Nate was going to buy a new car.

He went to a dealership last week. Nate spent hours there, haggling with several different salespeople. Eventually, he just gave up. Nate decided to buy a bicycle instead.


Prompt: Aaron was a shepherd with three dogs.

One of his dogs was old but still energetic. One night wolves started killing his sheep. The old dog fought the wolves and chased them off. Aaron loved his old  dog.


Prompt: Elaine was preparing an Easter basket for her niece.

Elaine learned that her niece love Peppa Pig. Elaine went to the store and purchased several Peppa Pig items. After purchasing the items, Elaine assembled the Easter basket. Her niece saw the basket and hugged Elaine around the neck.

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Prompt: Tim's arch enemy on the playground made a sudden appearance.

This was during the 3rd period break, a time normally Tim was alone. Tim mustered up his courage to go face his arch enemy. He approached Jane and told her to stay away from him. Tim was glad he stood up to Jane.

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Prompt: Shelly wanted a pet.

But her mom was allergic to cats. And their apartment was too small for a dog! Then Shelly thought of a solution. She got a parrot and named it Bear.


Prompt: My dog was walking stiffly in the cold.

So, we took him to the vet. Upon examination, the vet diagnosed him with arthritis. Now my dog takes medication. He has been managing it well.

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Prompt: Kelsey was due to get a new phone.

She did a lot of research and selected the perfect one for her. She went to the store and bought it. Unfortunately, she immediately dropped the phone. Kelsey was upset to find that her phone broke.


Prompt: Shannon went to sunbathe by the pool.

She realized she forgot her sunscreen but stayed anyway. She tried to go in the water to help prevent sunburn. She got burned anyway though and went home after a while. The burn hurt her skin a bit.

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Prompt: Everyday, John saw a homeless man at the corner near his school.

It made John very sad to see someone in such great need. He decided to make a gift for the man with basic necessities. He looked for the man the next day and gave him the gift. The man was very grateful.

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Prompt: Everyone in class was talking to each other.

There was a sound that signaled an announcement. The principal warned the school about an upcoming hurricane. The teacher told the class to rest on their knees. Everyone in class got down on their knees.

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Prompt: Eva hid easter eggs in her house for her children to find.

They found all but one egg. When they could not find the last, they assumed they had miscounted. A week later, Eva smelled something strange behind the bookcase. Eva found the egg!


Prompt: Jim worked at a sheet factory.

He was the best employee there. He asked his boss for a raise. His boss said no. Jim quit his job and found a new one the next day.


Prompt: Rob was in charge of all the people at work.

Rob though everybody liked him. One day Rob heard his employees saying mean things about him. Rob's feelings were hurt. Rob fired the employees.

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Prompt: Jerry and Stacey had been dating for a few months.

He knew he loved her but was shy about saying it. He finally mustered up enough courage and told her. She told him she loved him as well. Jerry and Stacey remembered this day for the rest of their lives.


Prompt: Erica had a coupon for a dozen doughnuts.

Erica decided to take them to work. Erica's coworkers were surprised that she brought doughnuts. The co workers thanked Erica for her kindness. Erica was happy to help her co workers.


Prompt: Lewis went skating with his friends.

They had so much fun. No one wanted to go home. They order pizza and ate lunch there. Lewis had a great time.

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Prompt: Jerome dribbled the ball quickly.

Sam tried to grab it from him, but wasn't fast enough. He chased Jerome down the court. Jerome pushed Sam backwards and threw the ball. Jerome scored points for his team.

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Prompt: Holly is pregnant.

She's scared because she doesn't know if she is ready to have a child. Nine months later her child is born. Holly looks at her newborn son and sees how much she loves him. Holly knew that she was meant to have a child.


Prompt: A man turned away from his dinner to answer the telephone.

When he turned back, his dinner was gone. He looked around, and saw his dog quietly sneaking out of the room. The dog chanced a glance back at the man. The dog had gravy on his face from the mans dinner.


Prompt: Paul loves playing video games.

His computer was having trouble keeping up with the latest ones. He decided to upgrade. After a while his entire computer was practically new. Now Paul can play all the latest games with his friends.

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Prompt: Gina was carrying a clean bedspread upstairs.

She was carrying it in her arms. She had a hard time keeping it off the floor. Her arms were too small to hold the whole bedspread. Gina folded the bedspread so she could carry it easier.


Prompt: Janet was attending her last year at a University.

She wanted to maintain her high GPA. Janet's professor told her that upcoming exams could impact her GPA. Janet began studying for an additional two hours each day. Janet's studying paid off and she passed the exams swimmingly.


Prompt: Kay loved Ice Cream.

She visited Cold Stone and discovered they had cinnamon ice cream. She ate cinnamon ice cream every week for 3 months. One day she returned and was told the ice cream was no longer sold. Kay was crushed!

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Prompt: Emily was a little girl when her father passed away.

Her mother raised her all on her own. When Emily was 19 Year's old her mother went on a trip. On the way to her vacation, her mom was in a plane crash. Emily was crushed and heart broken.

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Prompt: Bill was not the most confident driver.

It was time for him to take his road test for his license. He had a little trouble backing out of the parking space. After that it went great. Bill received his license that day.

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Prompt: Megan ate the last piece of cake from the fridge at her work.

The next day her coworker asked her if she ate their cake. Megan lied saying that she wasn't the one. However, another coworker saw her eat it. Megan's coworker was angry that she lied about eating her cake.


Prompt: Ana was at a town festival.

She was nervous because the President was coming! When she saw his car approach, she almost fainted. But then he got out and smiled at her. She was a bit stunned with excitement, but she managed to wave.


Prompt: Lucy got a new diary for her birthday.

Unlike her old one, it had a lock on it to keep her brother James out. But one day she found the lock was broken. James had gotten into her diary again! Lucy was so angry!


Prompt: Tina had a little glass doll she kept in her pocket.

One day Tina was playing hide and seek. As she was running, Tina tripped and fell. When she looked in her pocket she saw that her doll was broken. Tina cried.


Prompt: Stephanie had just moved into her boyfriend's apartment.

She didn't like the way he decorated. She tried to drop subtle hints but he ignored all of them. Finally she decided to make some changes while he was at work. Her boyfriend was not impressed.


Prompt: Margaret had a favorite teddy bear.

One day, her dog tore it apart. Margaret was heartbroken. Her mother got to work sewing the bear back up. Margaret cherished the repaired bear.


Prompt: Joy loves to grow roses.

She waters her roses every day. One day Joy saw a red rose opening. She was so happy. The rose was perfect.


Prompt: Peppa's grandpa visited her and her brother george at their house.

Peppa's grandpa had a green thumb and he planted few seeds in garden. He left and came back after a week to find beautiful flowers had grown. Peppa's grandpa took some flowers to grandma as a surprise She love the flowers.

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Prompt: Todd collected and raised lovebirds.

He had 12 in all. His apartment stank from the animals. Todd didn't mind the smell. The smell reminded him of his love for his birds.


Prompt: Gina washed her dad's car.

He wasn't satisfied with the job she did. She washed all the missed spots and double checked the car. She had him inspect the car again. Her dad smiled because Gina had done a meticulous job this time.


Prompt: Jackson was going on a trip.

He was going camping in Utah. He drove out to a campground and set up a tent. He spent the trip relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. After the trip, Jackson felt rejuvenated.

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Prompt: My mom came home sad today.

I decided to ask her if she's alright. She didn't say anything. Being considerate, I decided to leave her alone. She eventually came to me and apologized for being rude.


Prompt: Kathy's dad was rushed to the ER.

He was having major pain around his heart. The doctors ran several tests. He was admitted immediately. After a surgery the prognosis was positive.


Prompt: Randy wanted to get a dog so bad.

Randy's mom was allergic to dogs. Randy asked if he could move in with his dad. His dad said yes. Randy was able to get a dog with his dad.


Prompt: Max and May were at a tavern.

They saw the dartboard and challenged each other to a game. Max played very well. But May thru even better than him. May won the game.


Prompt: Last week was the big election.

A lot of people got together for election parties. My friends and I were no exception. Our favorite candidate lost by a lot. We were sad.

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Prompt: Sam was on the elevator to reach his apartment.

All of a sudden, the lights in the elevator went out. He was stuck on the elevator with the power out. Sam texted his girlfriend while he waited in the elevator. Sam was eventually let out when the power came back.


Prompt: Lulu and Jill had been friends for Years.

However this summer they had a disagreement. The fight ruined their friendship. Lulu was not sure they could be friends again. Jill reached out, however, and they repaired their relationship.

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Prompt: Ken needed extra money so he got a part time job.

His job was washing dishes at a local Wendy's. One day his friend called and invited him to a party. The party was at the same time as his work shift. He decided to call in sick.

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Prompt: My left computer speaker went out.

I jiggled the wires on the speaker and computer. I shook the speaker violently. I slammed the speaker onto the desk a few times. But the speaker still did not work.


Prompt: Abigail's cat jumped out of her arms and ran down the road.

The skittish cat saw a dog and ran up a tree. The cat was stuck and could not get down. Abigail called the fire department, and they came right away. Abigail was relieved to get her kitty out of the tree.


Prompt: A man knocked on the front door.

He didn't say anything when I answered. He just kept staring. The dog ran out the door. I started to run after the dog.


Prompt: John was a truck driver who had just started his job.

He pulled over one night to fill up his truck's gas tank. But he filled the tank with regular fuel, not diesel! John caused serious engine trouble for the truck. John got fired.

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Prompt: I was raised in a small town.

I always wanted to live in a city. Now I live in New York City. The city is dirty and the property costs are staggering. I'm seriously considering moving to someplace smaller and easier.


Prompt: Tom slept through his alarm and was late for work today.

His boss told him he has been late multiple times this month. He told Tom to figure something out so he shows up on time. Tom went out and bought three alarm clocks. Now Tom is late due to time spent turning off the alarms.

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Prompt: I went to the beach with several of my friends.

We planned to have a picnic. We set all our food out and were ready to eat. Suddenly, someone ran by and kicked sand everywhere. The food was ruined.


Prompt: Joe and his neighbor supported different candidates.

They put up yard signs to show their support. It became a bitter war, with new signs added daily. After the election, the neighbors met outside. They couldn't put aside their differences and stabbed each other.

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Prompt: Johnny rode his bike to the hobby store.

He parked his bike out front. When he came out his bike was gone. Johnny looked all over. Johnny found out his friend took the bike.


Prompt: Scott loves rock climbing.

He competes against himself. He sets personal goals and tries to beat them. Last week he set a personal best. He went out to dinner with his best friend to celebrate.


Prompt: Kate was interested in taking karate.

Kate searched the yellow pages for a qualified school. Kate found a school that peaked her interest. In visiting the school, Kate was excited to join. Kate practiced often and became great.


Prompt: Mike really loves pets.

Unfortunately his apartment building doesn't allow pets. He tried to persuade building management but they didn't agree. Mike decided to volunteer at his local humane society. Mike enjoyed the chance to help pets find a home.

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Prompt: Jake had recently gotten a new cell phone.

The very first thing he tried to do was take a selfie. He dropped his phone on the pavement while trying to do so. His phone was scuffed up on the back side. Jake returned to the  store  for a plastic cover for the phone.

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Prompt: Tim was fishing on the bank.

He felt a bit on his line. He yanked up real hard. The fish on his line flew out of the water. It was the biggest fish he had ever caught.


Prompt: A radio DJ announced a prize to the 100th caller.

The DJ was lying about the prize. He just enjoyed talking to people on the phone. He told each caller that they were the 99th caller. Several called back to win the prize, and caught the DJ lying.

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Prompt: Flossie is a pioneer.

Her job is to churn the butter. One day, Flossie forgot to churn the butter. The town was sad. Flossie churned double the amount of butter the next day.


Prompt: Tom was hiking one day.

He always traveled on the path. Soon, the path split into two. He didn't know where to go. He took the right path and discovered a small waterfall.


Prompt: I had to attend an orientation at my University.

The speaker announced that a raffle will take place today. Everyone had to put their student ID number on a paper. Every paper went inside the raffle, where it was shaken. I won the raffle!

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Prompt: Susan looked forward to Sunday.

Every Sunday Susan and her grandpa would take a walk into town. When they got to town they would stop at the ice cream shop. Susan and her grandpa always order a Hot fudge sundae. Today Susan decided to ask for extra fudge on her sundae.

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Prompt: The other day I decided I needed to research javascript classes.

Sitting down at the computer I began my search on google. It was not long at all before I had results in front of me to help. The chosen result led me to an info page for online classes. I was glad I found exactly what I was looking for.

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Prompt: I was walking around at a mall.

There was a young lady walking in front of me. All the sudden, she fainted to the floor. I knelt beside her, and stayed with her until she came to. She asked me to call an ambulance.


Prompt: Down in mountains lived a large family.

The dad had a red truck. One day it snowed. They needed food so the dad got in the truck. He drove the truck through the snow to the store and got food.


Prompt: Mike and his buddies wanted something to do.

They looked around and realized they had several guns and goggles. They decided to go outside and play airsoft. They set up in a forest and played all afternoon. Mike had a great time.


Prompt: The nurse admitted me into the intensive care unit.

When I woke up, there were no lights around. The time was 3:20 in the afternoon. I tried to look outside of the room window. But I had too many lines attached to me.


Prompt: Coach Reid implemented a rigorous boot camp for preseason.

Every night the players would do a series of military exercises. The coaches hoped this would instill discipline within the players. Although at the time, the players resented it, they grew as a team. Discipline in sports is an important thing to learn.

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Prompt: I woke up one morning for work feeling ill.

I put on my clothes and left my house in a struggle. When I got to work, I barely made it into the building. My boss saw that I was visibly ill and told me to go home. I was angry with my boss because work gives no sick leave.

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Prompt: Barry preferred classical music to modern music.

His husband preferred rock music. The two could not agree on what to play during dinner. They decided to flip a coin. Barry won the coin toss.

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Prompt: It was the last day to study before my math exam.

I studied all day, without focusing on anything else. On the day of the exam, I did well. However, at home, I found a letter. The letter told me I did not get accepted to college.


Prompt: At school, Joanie heard some girls talking about church.

They asked Joan if she was a Christian. When Joanie shook her head, the girls shunned her. Joanie told her mom about it. Joanie's mom told her not to worry about such judgmental people.


Prompt: The light didn't come on when Jerry flipped the switch in his room.

He had to go to the store to buy lightbulbs the next day. He carefully removed the old bulb. The new one was then screwed into place. Jerry discovered it was the switch that was broken.


Prompt: Lane wanted a puppy.

He didn't know where to find one. He asked his friend to help him. They both went to a shelter and Lane found a dog. Lane promptly adopted the puppy.


Prompt: Sue was a very fit woman.

She worked out on a daily basis. Sue found out she was expecting a baby. She continued to workout during the pregnancy. Sue's doctors did not approve.


Prompt: Tim took an arts and crafts class.

He was awful at it. He couldn't make paper hats, necklaces, or bracelets. He decided to keep trying. Tim's skills improved over time.


Prompt: We were supposed to celebrate Valentine's Day.

But then my niece came down with a bad cold. So we stayed in and played games. We rotated between Heads Up and Monopoly. We played Monopoly for two hours.


Prompt: Joe went on vacation.

He went to an island that had a large volcano. Joe's friends dared him to climb into the volcano. Joe decided it was something he needed to do. Joe slipped and paid the ultimate price.

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Prompt: Micky wanted a job.

He began to look in the classifieds in the local paper. He went on several interviews. Micky was finally called by one of the companies he applied at. Micky was offered the job the next day.


Prompt: May wanted to run a salon.

She decided to strive for her dream. She signed up for beauty school. She studied hard and finished in six months! Eventually Mary got to run her own salon.


Prompt: I had saw a bunny On craigslist.

I called to go an pick her up. We arrived at the house. I saw my new bunny for the first time. I took my new bunny home and loved it.


Prompt: I've always loved penguins.

I wanted to take a trip to the zoo to see the penguins. I saved money for a few weeks to get tickets and gas money together. I went to the zoo with my brother. We had a lot of fun.

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Prompt: Kelly and her friends wanted to try the new Asian fusion restaurant.

They absolutely loved Asian food. As soon as they walked in the atmosphere was great. The food was delicious. They were happy they had come to the new restaurant.


Prompt: John and Bill signed up to participate in a scavenger hunt.

The scavenger hunt was at their school. They went from classroom to classroom to search for clues. John and Bill found all the clues. And they won.


Prompt: Harris was poor.

He decided to rob a bank. He held up the bank at gunpoint and stole thousands of dollars. He escaped in his getaway car. Harris could not outrun the police and was caught.

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Prompt: Samantha called me for an interview over the phone.

I answered most of her questions with ease. Afterwards, we said our parting remarks. I exhaled heavily when I hung up the phone. Samantha called me the next day and offered me the job.

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Prompt: Timothy had an urge to eat sweets.

He was looking everywhere for something sweet to eat. He found what he was looking for. It was a gigantic cupcake his mom made. Timothy eat the cupcake in one big bite.


Prompt: Drake loved Chipotle.

After the e coli outbreak he stopped eating there. However he craved their delicious chicken. Drake found a copycat recipe and gave it a try. It was yummy!


Prompt: Cara loved Tamales.

She and her grandmother made tamales every year at Christmas. Unfortunately, her grandmother passed away one day. When Christmas came, Cara made the tamales anyway. Cara decided to pass the tradition on.

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Prompt: Lexi was cutting her toenails.

But she didn't clean all of them up when she finished. While walking to her kitchen later, she stepped on one. And she couldn't believe how careless she was. She had to ask a doctor to take the toenail out of her foot.


Prompt: Amy was happy it was Saturday.

She didn't want to go to school and face her friends. They All wanted to hear about the big game. That was the last thing she wanted to discuss. Amy avoided her friends and talking about the big game.


Prompt: Frank tried out for the wrestling team at school.

He did not make the team though. The coaches said that he needed to put on some more muscle. Frank spent the next year in the weight room working hard. The next year, Frank made the team.

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Prompt: Tim didn't like school very much.

His teacher told him he had a test on Friday. If he didn't pass this test, he could not go on the class trip. Tim decided to play with his kites instead of study for the test. Tim was unprepared and failed the test.

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Prompt: Gina and her friends were at the library at school.

But the librarian had left, and locked the door. The girls sat on the floor in the hallway and waited. Soon, they were concerned she may not be returning. Gina decided to call for help.


Prompt: Today is Andy's Birthday.

Andy wants a chocolate cake for his birthday party. But, Andy's mom forgot to pick up eggs from the grocery store. Andy has to eat salad instead of chocolate cake. Andy was not happy!

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Prompt: I was at work yesterday when my boss came over.

He said that we were behind schedule. He asked if I could help out a bit. I would get paid overtime. I was happy to get paid overtime.


Prompt: Sarah is a ballet teacher.

She teaches a class of small children. She wanted to teach the children to dance for a pageant. It was a lot of work, but all the children were happy to do it. Sarah was proud of her children.

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Prompt: Amy decided to eat dinner and watch the TV.

Her mother never let her do this. But her mother was asleep tonight. Amy just had to make sure to clean up her mess before going to bed. Luckily her mother never found out.


Prompt: Bani heard that the museum had a dinosaur exhibit.

He begged his mom to take him. She took him the very next day. Bani excitedly walked through the exhibit. Bani was fascinated by all the dinosaurs.


Prompt: Cindy was reading a story about a dog.

But she never liked dogs. As she kept reading, however, she became attached to the dog. In the end of the story, the dog died. Cindy cried at the end of the story.


Prompt: Sue got married last Saturday.

She almost didn't make it to the wedding. She got stuck in traffic. Luckily a kind policeman saw what was happening. The policeman got Due to the wedding on time.


Prompt: Jo's mother was in prison.

Jo went with her grandmother to see her mother at the facility. They sat at a table, ate snacks, and talked. Jo asked her mother when she was coming home. Her mother said that she didn't know.

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Prompt: We went to a petting zoo together.

My friend bought food to feed the animals. She tried to feed a carrot to a cow, but it bit her. She didn't even know cows would bite humans. My friend had a less than fabulous time there.

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Prompt: Gina went to her room to begin working on her report.

She found the subject boring. She kept daydreaming. She hadn't realized how long her mind had been wandering. When Gina looked at the clock, she saw she had wasted an hour.


Prompt: Ben was shopping at a walmart.

He was looking for anything that seemed cool to him. Ben noticed a large adult kite was on sale. He bought the kite and went back home. Ben flew his kite in the backyard all night!

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Prompt: It was time for Carson to run a mile.

He put on his running shoes. He started running along the sidewalk by his house. After running a half mile Carson was very tired. Carson slowed his pace so that he could finish the mile.

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Prompt: Neil wanted to see ancient temples and ruins.

He decided Asia was a great place to start. He flew to Cambodia and went sightseeing. He saw so many old temples in the jungles there. Neil was happy he made the trip.


Prompt: Johnny is excited to have a big party this weekend in his backyard.

He decides to grill food for his guests in case they are hungry. Johnny grills chicken thighs that he has brushed with oil. His guests are very happy with the grilled chicken. They remarked how tasty the chicken was.

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Prompt: Robert wants to propose to his girlfriend Jennifer.

His only issue is that the ring she wants is out of his price range. Robert decided to have a garage sale one day to see what he can sell. He ended up getting rid of stuff he didn't want and made lots of money Robert had enough money to then get the ring.

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Prompt: Eliza was excited to buy her first pair of true religion jeans.

The jeans cost 300 dollars and Eliza was excited to finally get them. All the girls at school had them and Eliza wanted to just fit in. She walked into the store and found the perfect pair. She paid for them and was excited.


Prompt: Sam hated surprise parties.

He found out about one by his wife. She had put in a lot of effort. All of his friends showed up. Sam stayed at the bar rather than go home and be surprised.


Prompt: Drew was drawing a picture when he heard meowing at the door.

He opened the door to find a wet, dirty kitten standing at the door. Drew decided to draw flyers to post around town about the kitten. Three days later, a man named Larry called about his lost kitten. Larry came to pick up his kitten.

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Prompt: Joe went fishing.

He sat by the river a long time. Suddenly his pole went down. Joe jumped to his feet. He grabbed the pole and pulled out a huge flounder.


Prompt: Baby Martin was 7 months when he tried a Banana.

He was a very curious baby. He loved to eat carrots and sweet peas. One day his dad decides to give him a banana Baby Martin liked the banana.

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Prompt: Pam loves music.

She especially likes to collect vinyl records. She has over 100 records. Pam is now going to the record store. She was happy to find a rare album she had been looking for.


Prompt: Jean helped a customer with a big layaway.

The next day, the customer paid some money to take out an item. The customer kept coming back to do the same all week. When she stopped coming, Jean checked her layaway. The layaway bag was empty, with money still owed.


Prompt: It was Paula's first day of Kindergarten.

She was excited to be one of the big kids. When it came time to leave her mother at the door, she cried. Eventually Paula left her mother and took a seat in class. Paula eventually became accustomed to being away from her mother.


Prompt: The Lambert family was hungry and needed to pick up dinner.

They saw a commercial for Steak and Shake on television. The commercial said they have four dollar meals. The Lamberts went to the restaurant and ate hamburgers. The Lamberts were full after the meal.

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Prompt: Alison's fan had three settings.

When she put it on the most powerful one it wobbled. Her new boyfriend didn't know this and put it as such. It wobbled to the point of spinning off. Her boyfriend felt bad that he broke the fan.


Prompt: Frank was practicing bike tricks in his driveway one day.

Penny and Bo were walking down the sidewalk, near Frank's house. Frank tried a really hard trick to impress them. He caught his foot in the spokes and flipped over the handlebars. Frank made a fool of himself.

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Prompt: Ivan was heading to the beach for a day of picnicking.

Then he remembered he'd forgotten to put ice in the cooler! He stopped off at a small general store. There, he bought a few big bags of ice and put them in the coolers. The ice kept his drinks cold the whole day.


Prompt: Daddy is took me fishing today.

We woke up early and went out to the boat. The sun was just rising over the horizon. We sat on the water for hours talking and fishing. It was a great day.

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Prompt: Joe was at home enjoying an adult beverage.

Suddenly a loud crashing sound came from the back yard. Joe rushed out to discover a tree had fallen. He put away the drink. Joe went to inspect the damage.

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Prompt: Jessica likes to get coffee before work.

One morning she was running five minutes late. When she got to the coffee shop, the line was very long. She had to go to work without coffee that morning. She was frustrated all morning.


Prompt: The astronaut sat strapped into his chair.

His face was cold determination, but he was nervous. He remembered his training and focused on the mission. The rocket booster began to ignite, this was it. The astronaut felt a surge of excitement.

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Prompt: Michael would get headaches anytime he would read a book.

He enjoyed reading but the pain made it difficult. Someone suggested he get his eyes checked. He was told he needed glass to read by the optometrist. The glasses fixed his headaches immediately.

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Prompt: Ky was doing her hair.

Her pigtails were always lopsided! She just couldn't get them straight. Finally she gave up and went to school with lopsided pigtails. Everyone at school loved Ky's hair.


Prompt: Jane was selling chocolate bars for high school band.

She carried the chocolate in her backpack, but forgot to sell them. She often ate a bar after school, or during lunch. She realized the money for the bars were due, and she had eaten them! Jane had to pay for the bars.

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Prompt: I screamed into the void to see if there were any more survivors.

Between the echos of my yell I thought I heard something. I walked toward the sound of the voice. It grew louder the closer I got. I saw the face of a young lady crying for my help.

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Prompt: Tina wanted to go for a hike so she put her baby in a baby carrier.

They were walking up the trail in the park near their house. Suddenly, in front of them, she spotted a long black snake! After screaming, she ran home to tell her husband. Tina was terrified of snakes.

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Prompt: Alex needed to go to work.

She looked at the bus schedule. She saw that there was a bus in five minutes. She walked to the bus stop. The bus arrived on time and Alex got to work.


Prompt: Jane hated how her frugal dad made them save tinsel from the tree.

She let her kids throw away handfuls of the silvery stuff. Then, Jane noticed her kids weren't grateful for their presents. She thought they didn't care how hard she worked to buy them. So she started making them earn their luxuries.


Prompt: I went driving the other day.

After putting the key in, I turned the ignition. It wasn't long before I was on the road! I went to a grocery store to see if there were any deals. There were, and I bought food and then went home.

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Prompt: Jim was teaching his son to ride a bike.

At first he taught the boy with training wheels. Then he removed the wheels. Jim was so happy he almost cried to see his son peddling. This was Jim's proudest moment as a parent.

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Prompt: Fred's English assignment was to write a short story.

But he was scared he would fail. He looked at several other short stories for inspiration. And he spent hours and hours writing his story. Fred turned in his story and got an A+.


Prompt: Yesterday I felt very sick.

I had to take the day off. Thankfully I was able to relax. I took some soup and rested. I took a long nap and am feeling better.


Prompt: Sue wanted a pet.

She told her mom she wanted a dolphin. Her mom told her that wouldn't be possible. So her mom got her a new goldfish the next day. Sue liked the fish.


Prompt: Jo couldn't take his ratty apartment anymore.

He looked at housing ads and went on several apartment tours. Jo finally found one he liked and could afford. Jo packed up his stuff and moved into his new apartment. Jo enjoyed time at home much more after his move.

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Prompt: Sarah wanted to build her new Lego kit.

She unpacked all of the pieces. She read the directions. She followed the steps to build the kit. Sarah was very methodical when using the Legos.


Prompt: Noah was working as a waiter.

One day he saw that a customer had left his wallet on the chair. Noah decided not to steal the wallet. Instead, he called the customer to come and get it. The customer thanked Noah.


Prompt: Tina wanted to play a prank on her sister.

Tina set her sister's alarm clock 3 hours ahead. The next morning her sister got up 3 hours early. When she realized what had happened she was very mad. Tina's sister vowed to get even.


Prompt: Bob was listening to his favorite album on his new stereo system.

The sound quality of his new system was great. You could hear the sound clearly from every room in his house. All of a sudden, his cat scratched one of his speakers. Bob's stereo system was ruined.

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Prompt: Inky wanted to look taller.

She'd never worn heels before. She decided to try them and see how they fit. She found a comfortable, attractive pair. Inky bought the shoes.


Prompt: Neil took a chartered drive up to Broome, Australia.

He used it as a launching point for the Outback. He hired a guide to take him on an Outback tour. Its emptiness and glory silenced him. Neil had a new appreciation for the Outback.

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Prompt: It was suzys first day of summer camp.

She was afraid to be away from home for the first time. Thankfully she made some good friends. At the end of the summer she did not want to leave. She vowed to keep in touch with her new friends.