Manhattan Ks: A Short Story

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This whole adventure all started at the KSU wildcats basketball game in Manhattan Ks. Kiara, Dad and I were at the game, there was about 3 minutes left before the second half ended. We wanted to beat the crowd and get out of the parking lot as soon as we could. First to leave their seat was dad then kiara and last was me. My dad has made it to the top, then we left because we wouldn't take as long as him. Off Kiara goes, going 110 mph up the stairs AND skipping 3 at a time. I told Kiara “Jeez slow down, you look dumb...you’re going to fall.” Sure enough I was right kiara got about 5 stairs from the top and fell. Her face was beat red but I’ve never seen her get up so fast. I would have helped her but I had warned her that it would happen, but

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