Writing Prompt:
Protagonist: Robert the Construction Worker
Obstacles: The woman in 2C.
Goal: To get a new apartment
Action: Walks
Starting Sentence: Robert’s uncle was released from prison the year he turned five.
Random Sentence: The birds flew overhead, as though they knew what was yet to come.
Final Sentence/Statement: He was finally free.
Other phrases/sentences to include:
- The sound of chains jingling together filled the air.
- She was everything he’d ever wanted.
- That left $20 for groceries for the entire two weeks.
- Jobs were hard to come by, especially for an ex-con.
- He loved hamburgers.
Create a story based on the requirements listed above.

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