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Beginning characters): It was a stormy, gloomy and cold night. It’s been months since Sam, well to be specific Sam Elkantrez been sailing. He was one of a kind he dreamed the un-dreamable, thought the unthinkable. Growing up It was hard being a JR trying to surpass his dad’s legacy wasn’t always easy. Spending his childhood in a noble family, he had everything and anything he wanted. Yet one thing, was not accomplished, he wanted to discover new lands under his name. On the 12th of July 1922 Sam parked his boat on his first destination, which seemed to be empty…….
Problem): At first sight, Sam set his feet in the silky-smooth sand. Walking the shores, Sam was amazed that he found a long-lost island. Just until he saw an older fellow named Mordee Mcdee. He seemed like a lost camper who has been here for years. After talking for a bit, Morty Mcdee brought Sam back to his shelter, where soon later slept by him.
Climax): The dreams filled with colours, beauty and happiness. It was intriguing…. All the sudden became a nightmare! In a blink of an eye, 3 gunshots were pulled! As Sam looked over there it was the emotionless Morty Mcdee DEAD. As the timid and shy person he is, Sam packed his bags and quickly ran to his boat. Leaving the island Sam could’ve recalled seeing a shadow….
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Town to city, dessert to lakes you name it! Sam travelled and discovered every place in the country, at least he thought. Sailing alone wasn’t always easy, so Sam decided to take a break at an island in the country. He planted his feet on shore, walked through the sand, and walked through the jungle. There it was, Sam took his first breath on what seemed to be his. The next morning, he walked across the jungle then across the sand…… That seemed to have new footprints. He sprinted to his royal boat and traveled the oceans. Until he was back to where he started, Mayormaid, the one place he noticed was not

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