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    The fictional story of Gladiator is simplicity itself. General Maximus (Russell Crowe) fights in the wilds of Germania with the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius‚ is promised the throne with the mission of returning Rome to “The Republic.” Before he can finalize his anguished deliberations‚ Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix)‚ Marcus’ son‚ sends his father out and claims the throne. Maximus is sentenced to death as a possible opponent‚ and is taken to the Black Forest for a messy death. His wife and child are

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    “On the tips of their toes‚ they hurried across scorching sand. Elizabeth watched her pick a yellow fruit as she gathered one for herself‚ “Let’s set under the shade of that tree over there.” Hungry Tiffany cracked open her fruit‚ began eating without saying another word. “You did well.” A smile bursts forth from a mouth full of fruit‚ “How long do you think we’ll be on this island?” “No way to tell‚ hopefully not long.” A short rest‚ stomachs satisfied they continue. They stroll close to the edge

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    The young bluenette stared longingly outside her window‚ which reflected back her small town of Annel. Marinette Dupain-Cheng settled her tentative hand on the window as she watched her home flew by her like a radiant flash from a camera. Marinette always found herself enraptured by her town because it reminded her of an animated picture book. The buildings were colorful like crayons‚ flowers bloomed like it belonged to a Fae court‚ and it had a fairy tale atmosphere by its miraculous persona.

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    Tim continued. “The three means sector three and the rest of the number sequence is the number assignment.” Branch asked‚ “What was the device the other man used?” “Son‚ I don’t know. I’ve never seen anything like it.” Pops cleared his throat. “Does this mean the Lawless are coming?” Tim stood and wiped at the dust on his pants. “Could be. It’s hard to say‚ Tom.” Pops nodded and then looked at me. “How did you know to get your bow‚ girl?” I looked at the inquisitive faces. “I don’t know‚ Pops. It

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    I will make an analysis of the short story ”A Fortune” written by Joy Monica T. Sakaguchi. In the analysis I concentrate on the title’s importance‚ an analysis of the narrator‚ the style and point of view and the main theme. I don’t keep the wallets anymore‚ but I do keep the cash. Literally. I have this huge cardboard box full of money that I have hidden in the room I rent. I don’t know how much is in there‚ but it’s a helluva lot. One day Pop will show up again. I’ll hand him the boxful of

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    Ever since the virus got out‚ our town has be quarantined for months. The virus is deadly; If you catch it you won’t notice it at first‚ but you’ll slowly start to catch a fever. Your skin will be hot as fire. Welts will begin to form all over your body and you’ll begin to bleed from every pore. It’s sickening to watch and it’s a sight you’ll never forget for as long as you live; however long that may be. My mother and sister have contracted it. I can tell from their high fever and even though they’re

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    Irony: A Narrative Fiction

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    A narrow shaft of sunlight radiated through the awning window‚ the shimmering beam shining directly onto Booker’s face. With a moan‚ he fought his way back to consciousness‚ and opening his eyes‚ he squinted against the light of the bright rays. A bone-shaking immediately shiver ran down the length of his body‚ and pushing himself to a sitting position‚ he drew up his knees and wrapped his arms around his torso. The temperature in the room had dropped rapidly during the night‚ but he had remained

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    What Banner had said‚ what he had revealed‚ didn’t register until Loki spoke. Until he put two and two together. Unlike the magician’s placid exterior‚ the scientist revealed the wild storm raving inside in an exasperated jab against the graffiti‚ hard steel. The fresh onslaught of pain jolted the idle beast inside with an increased heart-rate‚ but coming to his feet still in his own flesh‚ his own mind or what he thought‚ the human began to pace. He’d be lying to himself if he thought the pain hurt

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    He repeated‚ “What if you become attached to them while you’re treating them?” “What are you saying? How in the hell could anyone pick up an injured dog or a malnourished one‚ nurse it back to health and not become attached? My animals are my family and they are what makes me want to live. Without them‚ I would have no reason to live‚ I’m attached to every one of them. Several years ago‚ we found Old Spot on the side of the road‚ he was skin and bones. The owner abandoned him‚” he said‚ pointing

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    When the doorbell rang‚ Logan felt an odd sort of apprehension‚ and at Veronica’s voice he grew worried. Pushing past Duncan‚ he found Veronica crying‚ visibly shaken and upset‚ and in all the worst ways Logan’s stomach dropped. “What’s wrong‚ what is it?” He asked‚ and watched her steel herself. Veronica looked to Duncan‚ still unsure of how much he knew‚ and when he knew what‚ exactly. They’d dated for- nope‚ Veronica felt bile rise to the back of her throat again‚ and she remembered

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