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Grayce Wilson: A Short Story

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Grayce Wilson, my friend, would make a great knight. She is willing to take risks and she rarely shows that she is hurt in any way. She likes to be outdoors most of the time, she plays softball which also helps her be tough to have to take on the challenge of beating the other team. One word to describe her is strong. Grayce could do a lot, but she's home schooled so she doesn't really have public schooled friends. I've known Grayce since we were tiny kids, and she hasn't changed. Ever since we were little she's been tough! I know this because she has been playing softball since she was little and that makes you stronger, being able to play a game since you were little gives you experience to know what's right and what's wrong. Grayce always

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