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Alright.  Someone had suggested this awhile ago, and the more thought about it, the more I liked it.  I just hope people choose to participate.  (If it was you who suggested this idea, let me know so I can give you credit.)
 
Below is the first paragraph of a story.  Take it in whatever direction you like, and finish the story.  It can be as long or as short as you desire. 
 
All stories will be posted and voted on during the last week of the month.  The winner will win accolades and praise, knowing that people love your creative talent.  Alongside that, you will receive a prize in the mail of whatever I happen to choose. 
 
If anyone has any excellent ideas for prizes, please email them to me. Also, if you have any good ideas for the beginning of a story, send them to me. Okay, here is the first paragraph of a story for August:
 
  I was absolutely frantic as I turned all of my pockets inside out.  Nothing.  I searched my backback, throwing the contents all over the hallway, but it wasn't there.  How could I have been so stupid?  I have always been so careful to keep everything in its place in order to avoid something like this happening.  I can't believe I lost my...
 
And...........GO! 
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