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*bombs crashes down, people running and screaming* Alex drops everything and runs for his life trying to escape the bomb, knowing that if he stop, he would certainly not escape . He had a box of jewelry in his pocket so he could sell and make a profit once he settled In the new place . He had escaped the rubble, ash and dust from the bombed buildings. He stared with a tear dripping out of his eyes as it would be the last time he would see the city he was given home at.

They finally arrived in America after the four week voyage. His parents pat him on the back still depressed about leaving all his valuables behind him turning into ash or his they have escaped the fire into one million pieces. Soon they gained knowledge about lactation from one of the locals, they immediately went to the jewelry shop. Alex didn’t notice while he was running, his pockets were empty. As soon as they arrived, he shoved his hand in the his pocket knowing it would be there . He checked all his pockets, but found nothing. He ran to the wharf where he arrived. It hadn’t left because it had a few dents from the weak bullets from far away. He checked everywhere on the boat, there was no sight of the jewelry and the box. His parents now weren't long behind him. “Why did you run off like that? We were scared that something happened to
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I had no choice but to join all else you back home would be endangered. We have been treated like outcasts as if we have done something so terrible that we have been forced here to be tortured, I don’t want to do this but I have to keep going..

Day 2: I have received a note from my friend that he has joined another. defence force. I am worried if we are fighting against him. We have been mates for years and if we do, I hope no one wins. We have learned plenty like hand signals, finding the nearest cover and

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