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Ferocious Train Short Story
My herd has left me behind. I do not know why all I remember was the taste of the yummy tuft of grass I was eating. I roamed all around and not a single thing was around me. As I wandered around, I heard loud noises and my curiosity led me closer. I stumbled upon some tracks then suddenly the earth started shaking. I turned around and saw a big fat train going full speed at me! I dodged out of the way with my super speedy reflexes. The train went by me and all I saw were the hopeful faces of young settlers transporting their needy goods. I had heard from my old buffalo friend, Jimmy that they slaughtered his aunt by the railroad. They used her for her furry skin and tusk what a tragedy. I was lucky enough to survive that ferocious train. However,
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