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Climb

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She climbed the large spiral staircase made of slabs of glass set into the white wall. Slipping near the top, she woke abruptly. @130story

The Frankenstein kit had arrived and Sue had begun building, but there was a problem. A part was missing, there was no C-limb! @130story

May I watch you climb the stairs, old man? Without hinder or help, I'd like to see how long it takes, assuming you make it at all. @130story

Climb” by ggarchar, 9 Dec 13

The noises came from all around, echoing through the empty city. He wondered if he could find the source if he climbed a building. @130story

He found himself on the top branch with his heart pounding in his ears he heard the screams below, then, the silence crept in. @130story

Climb” by Rufuslll, 9 Dec 13

You couldn't miss it. A training mast for the sailors, 140 feet high. All us local kids had to climb it. I still can't do ladders. @130story

Climb” by edbroom, 10 Dec 13

Bark under his fingernails, school trousers stained green by lichen and shoes scuffed. None held concern for the king of the tree. @130story

Climb” by hill79, 9 Dec 13

She climbed into consciousness and dragged herself from the bedpod, servo's whirred as it removed itself. Kneeling at the console, @130story