... to my house, I see the tree in my front yard, proudly standing tall. The trees branches reach out wide as if they were marking their territory, and the freshly cutgrass beneath it reaching up toward it. As I walk along a small sidewalk outlined with bricks leading to my front door, I see two flower gardens on either side. The nests of pink flowers ... . I have it for a snack and feel the hot liquid run down my throat and taste the sweet broth. As I walk over to the back door, I feel the smooth, soft rug beneath me like I had as I entered my house. I step out side and suddenly the sweet c...

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... went so far as to actually follow Alcee into the house, to the point where it was necessary to put something beneath the door to keep the water out. More instances where the storm relates with the characters is when Calixta is looking out the window, and a lightning bolt strikes a tree, and causes Calixta to fall into the ... ...

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... the first gulp of air. Entering the bathroom barefoot will be a daring act due to the island-shaped puddles of germ infested shower water that has overflowed the shower boundaries. Often saturated with a foggy cover after hot water has been running, the mirrors are marked up with obscene gestures that were imprinted onto the mirror surface, and white blotches that were from ... people popping their pimples in front of the mirror. Beneath the mirrors lied the nauseating sinks, which were covered with remains of facial hair shavings ... ...

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... had come to an end, as her view of the vessel was now clearer than ever. She had arrived in time to witness the highest point of the boat disappear beneath the water. Desperately screaming for a response from John, she hysterically searched the surroundings for his face. She sailed all through the night driven solely by hope. Despite how much she didn ... ...

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... cousins Jacob and Megan. Finally we arrive at Grandma's house, our long journey is over. We each take a huge breath as we step out onto the crispy snow that snaps beneath our boots. The air is fresh and creates a shiver down my spine. I make my way to the frost covered back door, illuminated near the green and red Christmas lights. As ... I open the door and step into a house full of cheek pinches and hugs, an array of Christmas odor engulfs me, and makes my mouth water. As I yell "HELLO" I hear voices laughing, talking, and asking who's at the door? In the next second "Millions" of rel...

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