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Chapter TwoI came up with the name “Pigs” while they were escorting me. Apparently, the Pigs had the ability to walk through walls.

I realized that was what was off about them. It was the slight, but obvious, trait of looking like a guinea pig. The other reason I called them Pigs is because they smelled like horse manure and mud, what I imagined a barnyard pig would smell like (I wouldn’t know, seeing as I have lived in Boston my entire life.)

God, I could be so stupid sometimes. I mean, sharing my hard earned beer with these animals? Never going to happen.

Up close and personal, I could spot some more details about them. They we
Chapter OneI can't really tell you what exactly the end of the world was like, mainly because it was three A.M. pacific time when the Pigs broke free.

If they were going to attack obliterate humankind, couldn't they have at least picked a time when I was at least somewhat alert, so I could have run to my mother's house and cower behind her?

Well, I'm alive right now, so I guess it doesn't matter.

The main point is, civilization was totally wiped out in a matter of mere hours and I was in my apartment, snoring my ass off.

Well, of course the Pigs found me sooner or later. They took down the door while I was zipping up my best pants (reserved for
Four Tips on Being a Quality WriterTips on Being a Quality Writer

Hello! I'm here today with a few tips on how to be a wonderful, scratch that, a downright fabulous writer! First of course, there is the basic rule-of-thumb:

• Rather than summing things up for your reader, present your ideas and allow them to draw their own conclusions. It makes it a lot more fun, seeing their shocked expressions when they realize that their predictions was totally wrong.

And now onto the tips and tricks.

~ Numero Uno: Complex words and syntax are a hindrance to clarity. Ha-ha-ha, just kidding. Basically, difficult words and terrible grammar with ruin your otherwise great story.

o Example
Nicknames"How about…Dal?"

"Nah, too short."

"Alton?"

"That defeats the whole purpose."

"Hmmm…I got it!"

"I doubt it."

"Shut up. The perfect nickname is…"

"Drumroll please."

"Wait, what?"

"You were stretching out the is, so I decided to say the implied drumroll."

"Well, that was seven seconds of my life that I'll never get back. Now you made me lose my train of thought."

"Why train? Why not something faster, like a jet of thought?"

"DALTON!"

"What?"

"Shut up, I'm trying to remember my perfect nickname for you. Oh, yeah! It was Al!"

"…"

"Well?! Do ya love it of do ya love it?"

"That has to be the stupidest nickname of all time. I'm leav
Start AgainThe joy of running almost overwhelms him.
The air whizzes by.
Everything else becomes a blur.
Nothing else matters to him.

She's running. But not away.
All roads lead to home anyway. No use
In trying.
Running just because you can. Just for
Fun.
She didn't see him comingShe didn't hear his
'Watch out!'

When they crashed, it was a tremendous noise.
That startled the entire neighborhood.
But everything kept quiet. Maybe in
Stunned silence.
Because they knew it was a
Start
Thanksgiving1. Food
2. Warm
3. Potatoes
4. Music
5. Orange
6. Leaves
7. Football
8. Sweater
9. Laughter
10. Brown
11. Superbowl
12. Wind
13. Fireplace
14. Prayers
15. Lights
16. Cards
17. Pumpkin
18. Corn
19. Beans
20. Yams
21. Log Cabin
22. Gratitude
23. Red
24. Hugs
25. Yellow
26. Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

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