Short Story Of Miles Go Berselark

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It was the first time I have ever seen Miles go berserk. Usually, he would be considered a bibliophile, but today he lost control of his emotions. He previously ordered a comic book he had been anxious to get his hands on. According to Mr.Wolf, the teacher, Miles’s book was belated and should come in next week. After hearing this, Miles broke out into a rage of chaos destroying every book in sight. He shoved one bookshelf down and they began falling with a domino effect. The other students quietly doing their work stood there in shock. Mr. Wolf walked up to Miles and berated him for his horrible act. He then stormed out with smoke coming from his ears like a coal-rolling train. Mr. Wolf stood there in disappointment because he was

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