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What is the craziest gift you’ve ever received for your birthday? You’ll never believe what I opened up for my 15th birthday.

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“Want to go for a boat ride?” my dad asked on Saturday afternoon. “I’ve got something neat to show you.”

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CRACK! BOOM! BANG! I never knew how loud fireworks were before my crazy birthday adventure

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“Mom,” I said. “Come quick! The chickens have gotten out of the coop again!”

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Rosy morning light hit the hook on the chicken coop door, which was swinging in the light breeze. The door was hanging wide open!

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“Run faster! He’s catching up to us!” screamed my dad.

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Have you ever wanted anything so bad you’d do anything to get it? What extreme would you go to achieve your goal?

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Two months ago, the worst thing happened. As long as I live I will never forget it.

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The sun glowed through the morning fog, straining to burst free. Mist rose off the lake in the distance. The air was still and damp, with a hint of warmth at the edges. Birds chirped and warbled in the distance, the only sound on this otherwise silent morning. In an instant, this serene scene was shattered by my father's voice as he bellowed from the lake, "Scott! Get down here. You're not going to believe this!"

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My heart raced with excitement as I stepped onto the roller coaster. I could feel the hard thud as it slammed against my chest. I pulled eagerly on the overhead bar and lowered it into my lap. While the roller coaster attendant came by to check the security of our safety bar, I shivered in anticipation. I couldn't believe I was doing this.

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