Balem, Brazil : The young fisherwoman sat on her muddy pound of soil, hoping for a nice catch the next morning. Beatrize deSilvia, lived her life well,but hoped for more in it. Her shabby, yet lonely, hut embraced her presence as the insects outside began their nightly sojourn.
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Lisbon, Portugal : Albert Machado shifted nervously in his seat,outside the dean's office. His childhood dreams were on their way of becoming a part of his adult life. All of his life flashed before his eyes, his struggles, his dedication, all of them leading upto this perfect moment. "Mr.Machado!", he heard a voice call out from the office. He stood up and rose to go.
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The Ticuna Tribe, Amazon Rainforests: Mhiphi sat staring at the flow of the Amazon, at the wonderous reflection of the moon in the murky,yet shiny waters. She noticed some rapid movement behind the bushes across the river and feared a wild beast. She jumped off the branch and sprinted back to her hut.
