Creative Writing: The Missing Basketball Player

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The Missing Basketball Player

“There is still 30 minutes until the game start”. “You need to go practice “ok” phoebe say. “I am going to get my uniform at my house bye” 15 minutes later, “where is Phoebe?” the coach said, “she is almost late for the basketball game only 15 more minutes until the game starts”. “Max you will have to fill in for her”. Max says “I cant I only sit on the bench until someone gets hurt”. Coach says, “you can do it you are really good at playing”. “Ok I will play for Phoebe”. Then phoebe walked in. “I am happy you are here”. “We only have five more minutes until the game starts”. Now the game can go on time.

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