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"Linus, I'm really really sorry," I muttered, wringing my hands as an overwhleming sense of guilt consumed me. However, my words were...

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Written by A Edited by Mr Kwan “Tom, I’m leaving now! Don’t let anyone in,” Mother reminded. Just before stepping out the door, Mother...

"It's all because of you." Beneath the oppressive overcast sky, I found myself reluctantly tethered to the responsibility of walking our...

Ahoy, young language adventurers! Today, we're setting off on a thrilling expedition into the world of verbs of perception, with a...

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