Katrina's Dilemma

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I started getting carried up by the currents of the wind. The wind picked me up and it blew me out of our yard and then into the next yard, the old lady’s yard. Like wave of frozen water, the seriousness of this dilemma hit me. I was in danger of being popped. I needed to do something. As the wind picked up speed, I thought I’m sorry, Katrina. I will never pop a bubble again, and all I’ll do is read my book on the side without bothering you. Anything, just get me out of this dilemma!
Magically, the wind changed direction and gradually stopped down. I saw Katrina’s face, frozen with a look of horror as the wind stopped. I slowly fell to the ground as my actual skin came back.he backyard was pin drop silent, except for my heavy breathing.
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