Section B: Narrative Text

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On a remote island, surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea and bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, Mark felt a sense of calm anticipation. He had received an invitation from an old acquaintance, Sarah, after nearly a decade of lost contact. The thought of reconnecting with an old friend filled him with both excitement and a touch of anxiety. They had agreed to meet at a mysterious lighthouse, perched on the edge of the island, but Mark soon realized he had left his journal behind.

2

As he frantically searched through his belongings, he couldn’t help but chuckle at his own forgetfulness. Forgetting his journal seemed trivial compared to the importance of this reunion. Mark’s heart sank momentarily as he worried that Sarah might think he had forgotten their meeting. The island was remote, with numerous hidden paths to explore, but this particular lighthouse held a special place in their shared history. It was where they had uncovered a long-forgotten legend and embarked on countless adventures during their youth.

3

Mark’s momentary irritation quickly dissipated. He was thrilled to have the chance to reconnect with Sarah. After all, he had suggested this meeting as a gesture of goodwill in a moment of nostalgia. He hadn’t expected Sarah to take him up on the offer, but when she did, it warmed Mark’s heart. If he had been alone, the missing journal wouldn’t have bothered him. In fact, he might have welcomed the temporary disconnection from his writing, immersing himself in the mysteries of the island.

4

On the other side of the island, Sarah checked her watch, a hint of impatience in her expression. She had made an effort to arrive on time, something she prided herself on. It had been years since she had seen Mark, and she didn’t want to waste a single moment. She wasn’t sure how long she would stay on the island; this meeting was a spontaneous decision after discovering an ancient map.

5

Just as Sarah was beginning to wonder if she should call Mark, a familiar figure caught her eye. It was Mark, waving enthusiastically and approaching from the opposite end of the island. Sarah’s face lit up with a radiant smile, and she couldn’t contain her excitement. Mark had always been a bit absent-minded, and this small mishap with the journal only made him more endearing in Sarah’s eyes.

6

Their long-lost friendship rekindled instantly as they embraced, and the years apart seemed to melt away. They chatted animatedly about their lives, adventures, and the countless mysteries they had uncovered on the island. Mark’s temporary lapse with his journal was forgotten, replaced by the warmth of a friendship rediscovered in the heart of the remote island.