Daredevils And Roller Coasters-Personal Narrative

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The line of people stretched out as far as I could see, all dripping sweat in the sweltering Georgia heat. I was unsuccessfully trying to find a patch of shade and simantamously doubting my rather reckless decision to go on one of the most scary roller coasters in the whole amusement park. As if on a cue, a chorus of screams could be heard coming from above, although whether they were from joy or pure terror I couldn't tell. Either way, the exit gate suddenly looked very appealing. I leaned lazily against the red, metal railing and looked on as another round of daredevils took the chilling 100' ft. plunge. That was what I was getting myself into. Not to mention the 360-degree loop and multiple twists and turns, all at a speed of 60 mph. I

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