Narrator: It was 12:45 p.m. and classmates Joe and Rebecca were still at the John F. Kennedy library studying for their Physics final which they had the following morning. Joe: I don’t understand why we are studying so much for this exam, I mean it’s not like failing will kill you. Rebecca: It’s true that failing won’t kill you however, it will kill your grade and your opportunities of graduating with Honors. Joe: I really don’t care to be honest and even though it is true that if I don’t pass I
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There was a girl named Elizabeth, dark brown hair, hazel eyes and is courageous, always thought she feared nothing. One day she was in her massive room with lots of comfortable pillows on her neon pink bed. She woke up that morning realizing it was the first day of summer, that meant it was time for her to pack up for her trip to New York to see the rest of her family. They were heading to the airport and some guy randomly complained,”This airplane smells like a rotten egg!”Elizabeth agreed.
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“You don't find love, it finds you. It's got a little bit to do with destiny, fate, and what's written in the stars.” ― Anaïs Nin “I remember it like it was yesterday, the sun is shining brightly, the sand beneath my toes, the fresh, salty smell of the ocean as the waves crashed in. “Sofia! I have a huge surprise for you that I think you’ll like.” “What is it Matt?” “You’re coming with me to help me do a photoshoot tomorrow to a little girl’s 7th birthday party. I told my boss I could use an extra
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I was so excited to go on a boat with my whole family.When we got there we headed on the white and blue boat but when we got out far waves started knocking us back and forth like crazy.I was so happy that my family let me do this. We were all in the car ready to go on the boat when I asked “are we almost there”, to my Mom. She said “yes,”right when we pulled up. When we finale arrived, I bursted out of the silver car like there was something chasing me. Then I wandered around to see where the
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On May 22, 1965 in Mobile, Alabama, James E. Dixon was born. From that moment, God’s plan for James had started. James was the youngest out of seven kids and he claims to have a normal childhood. His family grew up Baptist, so his siblings and him went to church with their mother every Sunday. His father not so much. But, James says that he “remembers his father reading his Bible in the very small hallway that they had and on his knees praying for long periods of time every night”. I believe these
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Five Issac Newton “Newt” Mapes Sheriff 1929-1933 George Lewis had a record. He had been arrested for robbery and sent to the Missouri Penitentiary. Once released, he left for Illinois where he committed more robberies. With the law on his trail in Illinois, he made his way to the Ozark area. Together with two other men, Lewis continued to rob and steal. His two companions were later captured, and bonded out of jail but Lewis avoided arrest and continued his robbing spree. On a tip, Sheriff Newt
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It has been three months since the tragedy. Three long months since I left Alese, and three months that she has blocked me out. I am the lost soul of a girl with no hope. I am her guardian that has been shut down. Ever since Alese’s sister died, she has not let me in. Without my guidance, she makes rash decisions and poor choices. I watch with sad eyes as she buries herself deeper into a rut of depression. The only way I can reach Alese is through her dreams. Each night I make my way into at least
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“Father you aren’t listening!” Adolf snapped while stomping his foot to the ground. He and his father, Alois Hitler, had been fighting for years about Adolf’s interest in fine arts as a career. Adolf was only 9 years old during this conversation, he always thought he could get what he wanted just by flashing his big, brown eyes. His dark, straight hair fell right in front of his eyes, just enough to cover the pain behind them. “Adolf,” Alois calmly placed a hand on his son’s shoulder, and gave a
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The acid based chemicals singed as the dark cloaked nuns disinfected my wounds and carefully placed the ghost white bandages on my battered leg. After attending to my wounds they began to pace the room, their large black cloaks sweeping the dust from the floor like a broom as they walked. The room lined with metal bed frames reminded me of a hospital, yet appeared incongruous with the black cloaked characters that were circling my bed. I must have fallen asleep for some time but recall waking
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Beowulf edited by M.A Roberts, as a modern text, has obtained many attributes from the people who relayed the story, possibly so much it barely conveys the original authors intent. These unoriginal attributes are present throughout Beowulf’s epic hero journey, manifesting themselves within his resurrection, restitution and hubris. In the location and time where this story emanated from, Christians were oppressing and attempting to convert pagans, who were, in the Christian mind, a great evil, sometimes
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