painful
thrilling
refreshing
hopeless
welcoming
terrifying
irritated
loving
Stella had been eager to go camping. Now, she just wanted to go home. She was cold and wet from hiking in the rain, covered in mosquito bites, and pretty sure a racoon had stolen all her food.
The apartment was warm and cozy. The smell of something sweet and delicious called him into the kitchen. Nana smiled as he entered the room and handed him a glass of milk and a plate of freshly baked cookies.
Joel carefully wrapped the tiny ball of fur in a warm blanket. Right away, the kitten started to purr softly. It opened its eyes and looked up at Joel as if to say, "Thank you for finding me. I was waiting for you."
The bright lights of the carnival lit up Colin's excited face. For one night, he was allowed to stay up as late as he wanted for a whirlwind of candy, popcorn, arcade games, prizes, music, and thrilling rides.
Every day at the resort included warm breezes, the upbeat music of a local band, and refreshing smoothies made with fresh pineapple. The clear, blue ocean water sparkled in the sun.
He had been lost in the desert for days and days. The water jug was empty. Not even a drop. He wasn't going to make it. Je felt his knees buckle, and he collapsed in the sand. The burning sun beat down on his body.
The bitter wind against us, making our faces ache and turning our blood into frozen slush. We had been outside for only an hour, but it seems longer. The cold felt like knives slicing through our clothes.
The smell of rotting garbage was the first warning sign. She saw something slither slowly out of the air vent. Two glowing red eyes focused on her before the creature opened its jaws and attacked.
