Sandy's Sandwich Shop sold the best bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits in the whole town. ... The apparition slowly shook his head, "I am nothing anymore, ever since what happened to me. ... "I thought that you might ask that. ... Nickolai stuttered out his response, "Am I becoming psychotic or did you just talk? ... I need to do it for you and I imagine that if I don't, his spirit will haunt me for the rest of my days. ...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

I joined the military so I could give back and protect my loved ones and my country. ... Still I knew I could always count on him to have my back. ... I love you man.... I couldn't move. ... As the effects of the flash bang wore off, I realized that I have been shot in the lower back while I was protecting Cooper. ...

• Word Count: 2540
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School