(text-colour:white)[#''The Worst Cowboy: a choose-your-own-adventure story by 2A'']
[(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:#fff4e6,white,white)[Dominic Nicholls was a terrible cowboy. His dad had always told him. His friends had always laughed at him. But right now, as he stood looking over the empty plains of his ranch, his forgotten morning coffee cooling in the mug in his hands, he realised just how true it was:
#(text-style:"blink")[The cows were gone.]
This is what a ranch normally looks like: lots and lots of fields, sometimes green, sometimes brown and dusty, with dirt roads cutting through them. Cows, huge and bulky, mill around and chew. Wooden fences mark each field, and little shacks that store food and tools are dotted around. Sometimes there are horses and sheep or even emus and alpacas. Dominic stuck to just cows, which he looked after while sitting atop his one horse, and a couple of chickens which he kept for eggs and for Christmas dinner. The horse was called Horse. The chickens were called Squeak. All of them.
When Dominic was growing up, the doors of the low ranch house were always open and it smelled like dust and grass and sunlight. Inside mixed with outside. Now he was the boss, he liked the feeling of closing his ranching life behind the wooden door each day. His house smelled of coffee and baking and apples from the small tree he had in the garden at the back. He had dreamed so many times of never seeing a cow again and, instead, dedicating his life to picking fruit and baking cakes.
He hadn’t imagined (text-style:"fidget")[fear] in his dream, (text-style:"fidget")[sitting like acid in his stomach]. In his fantasies, he didn’t need to think about money to survive. But he had no education and he didn’t know how to do anything, except look after cows and bake. But baking didn’t pay the bills.
He put his coffee down. (text-style:"buoy")[He had to do something.]]]
(align:"==>")+(box:"X=")[''By teacher Maura'']
(text-colour:white)[#''What does he do?''
Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 1:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He calls his best friend, Nancy McCoy, the best cowgirl in the region, but one of his friends that laughs at Dominic the most for being a bad cowboy.->Option 1: He calls his best friend, Nancy McCoy, the best cowgirl in the region, but one of his friends that laughs at Dominic the most for being a bad cowboy.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic rings all his friends and they come over. But, instead of helping him search for his cows, they laugh at him for being a terrible cowboy.->Option 2: Dominic rings all his friends and they come over. But, instead of helping him search for his cows, they laugh at him for being a terrible cowboy.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He goes inside to bake an anxiety cake and post a photo of it on his Instagram. Baking helps him to think and, while he bakes, he thinks of a plan.->Option 3: He goes inside to bake an anxiety cake and post a photo of it on his Instagram. Baking helps him to think and, while he bakes, he thinks of a plan.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 4:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He goes to saddle up his horse, Horse. He has to go and look for his cows, no matter where that takes him.->Option 4: He goes to saddle up his horse, Horse. He has to go and look for his cows, no matter where that takes him.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 5:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic goes back inside the house to pack up his most beloved belongings. He gets into his truck, and he leaves for a new life.->Option 5: Dominic goes back inside the house to pack up his most beloved belongings. He gets into his truck, and he leaves for a new life.]]]]
Go back to index.(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 2:] Dominic rings all his friends and they come over. But, instead of helping him search for his cows, they laugh at him for being a terrible cowboy.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green,green,green)[Dominic Nicholls decided to call his friends, he had no choice. His friends Tony, Jessie, Robort came.
"Oh there's the stupid cowboy!" said Robort.
"I mean, how can a COWBOY lose a cow. ha ha" said Jessie.
Dominic was annoyed and he regreted that he calls his friends.
"Can you guys help me? Please?? I need to find the cows or my dad will kill me."
"Oh please it's your business." said Tony, "You should find it by yourself! It's you job to control your cows."
"I know but it was hard to control them." said Dominic whinning. His friends didn't help him but they were just intrusted in his pet dog, Zeno.
"Well your lucky. You didn't lose your cute pet Zeno" said Jessie laughing at Dominic.
"Yeah. It's fine to lose those ugly cows than losing cute little Zeno." said Tony.
While they were laughing at Dominic, Zeno went outside but they didn't notice.
Few hours later (they didn't try to look for the cows at all) Tony realized Zeno was missing. They all paniced.
"What happened to Zeno? Where is he?" said Tony.
"Oh god I think we lost him too" said Robort.
There was only 5 hours untill midnight and it would be too dark if they try to find them in midnight.
"What should we do?" asked Dominic with a nervous voice.
"We have 5 options. 1. Find only Zeno. 2. Find the cows only. 3. Find both of them. 4. Split in to 2 and try to find both. 5. Don't try to find them and adopt a new pet and cows." said Jessie]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Katrina, Kate, Garam and Annie.'']
#What happens next?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 2.1:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Find only Zeno. ->Find only Zeno.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 2.2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Split in to 2 and try to find both.->Split in to 2 and try to find both.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 2.3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Don't try to find them and adopt a new pet and cows.->Don't try to find them and adopt a new pet and cows.]]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 1:] He calls his best friend, Nancy McCoy, the best cowgirl in the region, but one of his friends that laughs at Dominic the most for being a bad cowboy.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow,yellow,yellow)[Dominic asks Nancy to please "give some cows."
Nancy asks why he needs cows.
"I woke up and notice that all of my cows were gone!" Dominic said.
Nancy said, "You lost all of your cows because you are the worst cowboy. How about tell your father that you lost the cows? Your father will never let you raise the cows again. hahaha... You didn't look after your cows. You didn't have affection to your cows and you did nothing for your cows felt hunger so much so they ran away."
Dominic said, "Oh I regret behaviors that I did to my cows. Nancy, please, please, lend me cows. My father will kill me... I'll die..."
Nancy said, "Okay, I'll borrow you my cows but only for a week. If you do well, I will not bring my news back until you raise enough money."
Dominic said, "Thank you Nancy, I'll thank you forever."
This afternoon Nancy brings Dominic cows.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Thomas, Harley, Amy and Lilah'']
#What happens next?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[(text-colour:navy)[''Option 1.1:''](t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[ He didn't lose Nancy's cows and he did well. Also he raised enough money but when he went to Nancy, Nancy said he doesn't have to bring back cows because she loves him. Happily ever after ><->He didn't lose Nancy's cows and he did well. Also he raised enough money but when he went to Nancy, Nancy said he doesn't have to bring back cows because she loves him. Happily ever after ><]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 1.2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[As we find out he borrowed Nancy's cow to kill them all because he was so angry at Nancy. It was because she always say bad things about him, so he pretended to be poor then he kill all of them.->As we find out he borrowed Nancy's cow to kill them all because he was so angry at Nancy. It was because she always say bad things about him, so he pretended to be poor then he kill all of them.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 1.3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic didn't lose any Nancy's cows so Nancy belived Dominic's patience and passion and were married. Finally, Nancy and Dominic ran a big cow factory and earned a lot of money.->Dominic didn't lost any Nancy's cows so Nancy belived the Dominic's patience and passion and married. Nancy be loved to that Dominic's personality and married. Finally, Nancy and Dominic run a big cow factory and earn a lot of moneys.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 1.4:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic, surprisingly, rejected the cows that Nancy offered, because he suddenly remembered that Nancy got rid of weaklings by giving them out to others. Nancy, having her plans found out, walked away angrily and Dominic bravely asked his father to buy him some cows.->Dominic, surprisingly, rejects the cows that Nancy offered, because he suddenly remembered that Nancy got rid of weaklings by giving them out to others. Nancy, having her plans found out, walked away angrily and Dominic bravely asks his father to buy him some cows.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:orange)[(text-colour:orange)[''Option 1.5:''] [(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic lost cows again, and Nancy got very angry. She made a rumor that Dominic stole her cows and killed them. So, Dominic got sad... and angry... depressed. Finally, he committed suicide.->Dominic lost cows again, and Nancy got very angry. She made rumor that Dominic stole her cows and killed them. So, Dominic was got sad... and angry... depressed. Finally, he committed suicide.]]]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 3:] He goes inside to bake an anxiety cake and post a photo of it on his Instagram. Baking helps him to think and, while he bakes, he thinks of a plan.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red,red,red)[Dominic went back to the ranch house and started to bake. He thought about what he should do in the future. Incidentally, his friend Nancy recommended him to start instagram. He agonized what to upload. He first uploaded the photos of ranch house and the foods that he baked. However, nothing happened. Doniminc was disappointed. One day, he uploaded Nancy's photo. He was surprised after checking lots of followers in his instagram. He asked Nancy if he can post her in his instagram. She said ok without any hesitation. As days passed, Dominic's follower increased but he didn't know why this was happening to him. After few days, he got a mail from his old friend Max. He asked Dominic how he could get close with Nancy. Actually, Nancy was a celebrity that has ten million followers, Dominic was surprised but also upset to him. He was thinking that he has many followers because he did great. However, after he knew that it was not because of his great deed. He decided to stop the instagram because he felt so depressed. He did nothing for 5 months. His dad was worried about him and told him to start instagram again and upload horse's photo. He did, but the result was not as good as Nancy's photo.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Minjong, Jimin and Hyerin.'']
#What happens next?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 3.1:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He started to find other jobs that he can do.->He started to find other jobs that he can do.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 3.2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He deleted his instagram and made a new account.->He deleted his instagram and made a new account.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 3.3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He uploaded his bakings again and a famous chef found him.->He uploaded his bakings again and a famous chef found him.]]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 4:] He goes to saddle up his horse, Horse. He has to go and look for his cows, no matter where that takes him.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta,magenta,magenta)[With a bottle of coffee and 3 pieces of bread, he was preparing to find the crazy cows which escaped. Perfect. There was his father watching at him. Nicholls was freaked out and mumbled that he was going for a walk... of course, never worked.
Actually, his father knew that Nicholls lost all of his cows. He forgived by his heart and tried to help this stupid cow boy. Nancy! I guessed she could help him. Great cowgirl, smart: clever, and also perfectly beautiful: no one will believe that she is a cowgirl.
Nancy was right next to Nicholls father and tried to help Nicholls too. Even though no matter where he takes her...
From ranch Nicholls and cowgirl Nancy got the horse and started to travel to find his cow. They talked to choose the place to find the horse but they had a conflict. Nancy wanted to go to India first but Nicholls wanted to go other place. They kept fighting and finally they chose to travel separately. Nancy went to India and before she leave, she gave a piece of leather written with weird hands. with the paper, Nicholls also leaved. He didn't know where to go and he didn't have a map. He opened a paper that Nancy gave and there was...
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/gmwDxc9/YOUNG.png" alt="YOUNG" border="0">
He slowly read it and he new the meaning of the password. He was running as fast as he can.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Tanya, Sejin and Olivia.'']
#What happens next?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 4.1: ]''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He was going to the place he and Nancy dreamed to go, Taj Mahal.->He was going to the place he and Nancy dreamed to go, Taj Mahal.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 4.2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He was thinking of the young times which Nancy thought the perfect place for cows.->He was thinking of the young period which Nancy though the perfect place for cows.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 4.3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[He couldn't know the password and kept on solving.->He couldn't know the password and keep solving.]]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 1.1:] He didn't lose Nancy's cows and he did well. Also he raised enough money but when he went to Nancy, Nancy said he doesn't have to bring back cows because she loves him. Happily ever after ><'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy,navy,navy)["Nancy I'm back. I'm very sorry for being late. Finally, I have enough money - I'll return your cow. Thank you so much." Dominic said.
Then, Nancy answered, "You don't have to give my cow back."
Dominic felt embarrassed. "Why Nancy? It was our promise, and I kept the promise. But why are you saying like that?"
Nancy said to Dominic, "Oh jejus. You should understand what I'm talking about. I'll give you three days. Then, think about the meaning that I said."
Dominic thought Nancy is having a bad day today. So, he goes to his house with Nancy's cow. He tried to forget what Nancy said. But it was too hard for him. Therefore, he decided to go to Nancy's home right now. He left his house to go to Nancy's house. When he got in front of her house, he took a deep breath and rang the bell.
Nancy answered, "Who are you?"
Dominic said, "It's me, Nancy. I thought about you, but I couldn't understand what you told. So, please let me know I'll understand you Nancy."
Nancy came out of the door with a long face. Dominic noticed Nancy was depressed these days. Therefore, he tried to make her smile. He acted like a cow. Suddenly, she started to cry. Dominic said, "Are you okay? What's the matter Nancy? Please tell me."
Nancy said, "I have loved you for a long time. The cow was the expression of my life and turning back the cow was just joke. I thought you'll understand the meaning of the cow. Now, I know that you just needed a cow, and you didn't think about my heart. I'm very upset."
After she talked, Dominic couldn't make any sounds. They were best friends and he thought she'll understand him whatever he does. A few minutes later, Dominic opened his mouth. "Nancy, did you know? Actually, I did love you for a long time. I think it might be longer than you. However, I was afraid of losing my best friend. If I say sincerely to you, I thought you will reject my heart. Also, I thought if you reject my heart, we could not be friends anymore. Sorry for giving my heart too late. We have special similarities like taking care of cows. We were made to be love each other, maybe. I do love you Nancy."
Nancy was surprised that Dominic had loved her. They hugged and she took Dominic to his house. Nancy said, "This cow was very important thing to express my mind. Thank you, my little cow. Also, now, this cow is yours. Please raise this cow with love. Oh, we arrived. Good night, Dominic. See you tomorrow, I love you!"
She ran away. Dominic thought she is very cute. With a cow, they could notice their love. They thanked the cow, and had good times together for all their life time.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Annie'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 1.2:] As we find out he borrowed Nancy's cow to kill them all because he was so angry at Nancy. It was because she always say bad things about him, so he pretended to be poor then he kill all of them.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red,red,red)[A week later, Nancy told Dominic that she needed the cows to be returned.
"I want my cows back Dominic. We promised to lent them for only one week! Where are they?" said Nancy in a large voice.
"I'm sorry to say this but Nancy I lost your cows…" Dominic lied to Nancy that he lost them.
(text-style:"shudder")["Oh, you are a terrible cowboy. I will tell your dad about this. Let's see if he is happy when he realizes his son is horrible at his job!"] said Nancy with a angry, up-toned voice. Dominic was nervous that his dad might punish him for his indifference in his job.
Dominic begged to Nancy, "Oh please Nancy… you know my dad will kill me if he knows I lost my cows and yours too. If you don't tell him. I will behave better and oh tell you the truth..!"
Dominic was so worried that he said he will tell Nancy the truth.
"What truth? Did you lie to me" said Nancy.
"If you promise you won't tell dad I will tell you everything." Dominic said. He decided to tell Nancy everything and beg the pardon of his guilt.
When Dominic told Nancy everything. (text-style:"fade-in-out")[Nancy's face went white.] She was shocked that her good old Dominic murdered her cows! But on the other hand she was sorry that she made Dominic feel bad about herself. Nancy decided to forgive Dominic and she said, "I will not tell dad about this and I'm sorry I made you feel uncomfortable with me. But I think you need to change your job. In my opinion, a cowboy doesn't fit you."
She suggested Dominic to be a teacher and teach kids honestly. Dominic knew a cowboy didn't fit him. He thought of Nancy's suggestion and decided to be a teacher and teach kids to be honest and pure. Dominic started a new life enjoying his job and he thanked Nancy for her suggestion and understanding.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Kate.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 1.3:] Dominic didn't lose any Nancy's cows so Nancy belived Dominic's patience and passion and were married. Finally, Nancy and Dominic ran a big cow factory and earned a lot of money.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green,green,green)["Here, these are my cows. Don't forget about the promise we made!" said Nancy, giving Dominic her cows.
"Thank you, thank you so much Nancy! I'll never forget your kindness!!" Dominic said with a joyful voice. He was so satisfied and excited that he forgot that Nancy said, 'You are the worst cowboy'. After he lent the cows, he brought them to his house and made a plan to take good care of them and not to lose them. Finally, he got a conclusion to bring them anywhere and feed them well. Therefore, he brought them when he went to the restroom, had lunch and washed.
"Hey, cows, let's go to the restaurant! Stay calm please OK?" said Dominic in front of his house.
"Wow! Dominic you really put an effort to take good care of them. But I'll see if you keep doing like that." Nancy said.
Nancy didn't believe that Dominic would keep the promise. But even 1 year passed, two years passed, and… six years passed, he always kept the promise with Nancy. Thus, Nancy believed Dominic's patience and passion. Time passed and Nancy came to love Dominic's personality. One day, Nancy said.
"Umm.. Ah.. Dominic I… I think I'm in love with you. I really love your personality. And also, you are re… really handsome!!"
At first, Dominic was so surprised that he couldn't say anything. But he became really happy because he had actually loved her for 6 years. So he said "Oh, Nancy I love you too. I have loved you for 6 years. Will you marry me…?"
"Oh, Dominic of course!!" said Nancy.
Hence, two of them married. Finally, Nancy and Dominic ran a huge cow factory and earned a lot of money. They had two daughters. And they lived happily ever after… ❤️]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Katrina.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 1.4:] Dominic, surprisingly, rejected the cows that Nancy offered, because he suddenly remembered that Nancy got rid of weaklings by giving them out to others. Nancy, having her plans found out, walked away angrily and Dominic bravely asked his father to buy him some cows.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta,magenta,magenta)[However, he rejected the cow. He suddenly remembered that Nancy got rid of weaklings by giving them out to others. However, he did not tell her why he rejected the cows. That evening, Dominic's friend asked him why he rejected the cows. He said the reason and told him to never say it to other people.
The next day, someone knocked on Dominic's house door from early morning. It was Nancy. Nancy looked angry. Dominic knew that something has got totally wrong. Nancy said "I heard every thing. Why did you ask me to give cows if you think like that?"
Dominic had no word to say. He just apologized. After Nancy went back to her house, Dominic went to his dad. He was very nervous about his dad getting angry but bravely told his father that he lost the cows and he needs some cows. At first, his father didn't give him cows and told him to get out of the house. After Dominic asked and asked repeatedly, he finally got his cows. He promised to never lose his cows again and if he lost them again, he would have to give that much money to his father. On the way to the farm, he found a group of cows playing. It was Dominic's cows that he lost. At the end, he got both the old cows and the new cows. He never ever lost his cows again.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Jimin.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:orange)[''(text-colour:orange)[Option 1.5:] Dominic lost cows again, and Nancy got very angry. She made a rumor that Dominic stole her cows and killed them. So, Dominic got sad... and angry... depressed. Finally, he committed suicide.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:orange,orange,orange)[Dominic lost the cows that borrowed by Nancy. Nancy was so angry at him and made rumors that Dominic stole her cows and killed them. Everyone said bad things about Dominic and he got extremely upset and was caught by a gloomy mood, so Dominic finally chose to commit suicide.
Next day, the truth that Dominic committed suicide was spread among the people but anyone felt bad, and sad about him. They got everything totally wrong because they knew that the event was wrong because of Nancy's lie. They thought there were any reason for him to suicide because the cow event was ended up with his fault. People thought it is good for them to die. The reason is that they thought Dominic might stole their cows and kill their cows too.
But the person who knew everything about this event correctly, Nancy, was very nervous and scared. She knew Dominic chose to commit suicide because of the rumor that she spread and she felt so sorry for Dominic. But she couldn't go to him and say sorry because he did not exist in this real world. however, she couldn't tell the truth to other people. If she told everything, people will say bad things about her then, and every friend would make her be alone, calling Nancy a murderer. She didn't know what to do.
Next morning, she went out to jogging to get rid of this scary and nervous thoughts from her head. While she was jogging she heard people saying about Dominic. They were talking the blames about him and saying Nancy is so poor because she lost her cows and her best friend. At that moment Nancy can't keep hear the things that people are saying because of feeling guilty. She ran to the people and said all of the truth that it was just rumour that she made. She said sorry to them.
People couldn't believe it at first but they finally knew all the things that Nancy talks now is real. They were confused and felt bad for Dominic. But people didn't say bad about Nancy, instead they said there are some responsibilities to them because they only listen Nancy's rumor not Dominic. So they decided to go to Dominic's graveyard and say sorry to Dominic. All of people done it and Nancy could get rid off nervous finally.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Sejin.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 2.1:] Find only Zeno.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow,yellow,yellow)["Let's go and find Zeno!" said Tony.
"How? I don't have any idea.." replied Dominic with a crying voice.
"Hey, don't cry! Jessie is good at finding. Let's ask her to help us!" said Tony with a bright face.
"But we can't have time.. We have to find cows, too.." said Dominic.
"It's okay. I will tell your father about the situation. Now hurry up!" They went to Jessie.
"What's up Why are you crying Dominic?" Jessie asked. Dominic and his friends told the situation to her.
"But I'm good at finding things, not finding animals like dogs."
"Please… You are the smartest person in here. Just tell me the way we need to go. We need your help…" cried Dominic.
"Uh. Okay. But you need to hurry. We only have 4 hours to find Zeno. Did you bring Zeno's snack and leash?"
"Yes." Tony, Robort and Dominic answered.
"Then let's go!" They started to find Zeno.
"Zeno!.. Zeno! Where are you~!". They yelled and ran and yelled and ran. But there was no answers.
"I think we can't find Zeno." Said Tony.
"I think so, too" replied Jessie.
"No! We have 1 hour 30 minutes left. Cheer up!" said Robort. Dominic was touched because they had different attitude to him.
"Bowf-bowf" They heard a barking sound of a dog.
"Did you hear that?" asked Jessie.
"Yes"
"Me, too!"
"Then let's go there!"
They went to the top of the mountain and there was Zeno!
"Zeno! Why are you here! I missed you." Dominic felt happy and thankful to his friends.
"Thank you, guys"
"You're welcome! And.. sorry… I think I always teased you…"
"It's okay! You helped finding Zeno!"
They went home with Zeno. After this situation they became best friends and always played together.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Olivia.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 2.2:] Split in to 2 and try to find both.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red,red,red)[Finally they split in to 2 and try to find them both.
Dominic thought his dog "Zeno" was more important than his cows so he worked hard to find his dog. As I refered that only 5 hours were left until midnight, Dominic was so nevous that he might lost all of them. He walked and walked to find them. During he walked, he do regeted all of his behavior (for example, he didn't gave any affection to their cows and also didn't give them foods) and reflected. Did God help him when he saw him regretting and reflecting on his mistakes? Fortunately, he found his dog "Zeno" which was with his cows.
He was so glad that he found all of them. He ran to the home with them and showed to their friends.
By this case, Dominic noticed how much his cows and his dog are important. He's friend also noticed Dominic's finding passion and patience.
3 years later, Dominic becamse a boss in the cow factory and earn a lot of moneys. He became so popular that it's on the air, editor asked "How could you be the boss from the bottom?" "You were a terrible cowboy when you were young that I remember?"
Then he always answered like this, "All the role is into, Nancy and my friends who made me notice how much I behaved bad to others and, with my dog "Zeno" which made me to be in this high place."]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Lilah.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta)[''(text-colour:magenta)[Option 2.3:] Don't try to find them and adopt a new pet and cows.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:magenta,magenta,magenta)[Dominic was worried about losing both cows and the dog. He thought 'If I can't find anything, my father will kill me and I'll get sad too. If I can't see Zero forever, I'll be sad but other dogs can make me happy too. I have enough money now and I can buy cows and the dog.'
Dominic said. "I will choose option 5, Jessie." Dominic was so sad but he had no choice. They thought that they should go to the cow market first, then they can go to the pet shop.
When he and his friends arrived at the cow market, amazingly, he found his cows there!! Zero was also there too!! Dominic and his friends were surprised. Jessica said, "What a smart dog. He is the best cow-dog in the world!!"
Dominic said, "What's happening??" Tony said, "Your cow ran away and your dog, Zeno found them. Zeno followed your cows to the market."
"Your father won't kill you, Dominic." Robort said.
Dominic was very happy because his father wouldn't kill him and he could see Zeno forever. He said to Zeno, "Thank you Zeno! You saved my life, You save the cows's life!! I will stay with you forever. Please teach me how to become a good cowboy, my dog."
After a month, he became the best cowboy in the town and no one laughed at him.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Harley.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 3.1:] He started to find other jobs that he can do.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow,yellow,yellow)[He failed. But he could stand (with cowboy's brave mind) and find other jobs instead of instagram. Of course he can!
That night, Nicholls was scrolling down the phone of the things he could. But it was hopeless... Wait... He found it! It was a pretty good work: take care Horses and treat them as a family.
Next day, Nicholls was ready to meet his new job. He couldn't wait to be a 'worker', after he failed at Instagram. John, the owner of the 30 horses, and Emma, the wife of John was waiting for Nicholls who's nervous a lot. These beautiful couple was happy to see him and they had a 'welcome party' that way. Nicholls thought, "It could be a wonderful work for me!"
While Nicholls was finding a new home (=getting a job), Nancy was wondering. Actually, she thought that he'll start a Instagram AGAIN! But it didn't happen. No more waiting. Nancy stood up and ran to his ranch... No Nicholls..? Nancy was afraid. He just disappeared! 'Where did he go..?' She looked around everywhere. The place he often falls a sleep, the squeaks (chicken) he love, and even finding inside the grass. But he was not there... (text-style:"shudder")['...What if... he... took his on.. life...?'] because of Instagram? nonsense! That's not a cowboy's mind! But the thing she literally afraid of was 'what if'. Suddenly. Someone grabbed the Nancy's shoulder...
"...Nancy?" Nicholls was murmering, speaking her name. "What are you...", then Nancy shouted.
(text-style:"blink")["Nicholls!!!"] she hugged him hard.
"What's wrong?" Nicholls asked her and she explained the 'whole' thing.
"Ha!Ha!" he laughed and laughed untill he's lack of oxygen. "Hey... I was freaked out okay? I thought..." Nancy with a worried face, told him that she was thinking to call a police. After that crazy day, Nicholls told her that he got a amazing job he can do from tomorrow... and they found the peace.
(PLUS+): Nicholls was riding a horse that he truely loves in the workplace. Emma was feeding the other horses and John was cleaning the yard. And Nancy was running together with little dogs. They were a family: with no sharing blood! It was a peace...]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Tanya.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 3.2:] He deleted his instagram and made a new account.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy,navy,navy)[Dominic went back to the ranch house and started to bake. He thought about what he should do in the future. Incidentally, his friend Nancy recommended him to start instagram. He agonized what to upload. His first uploaded photos were photos of the ranch house and the foods that he baked. However, nothing happened. Dominic was disappointed.
One day, he uploaded Nancy's photo. He was surprised after checking lots of followers in his instagram. As days passed, Dominic's follower increased but he didn't know why this was happening to him. After few days, he got a mail from his old friend Max. He asked Dominic how he got close with Nancy.
Actually, Nancy was a celebrity that had ten million followers. Dominic was surprised but also upset of himself. He was thinking that he has many followers because he was doing great. However, after he knew that it was not, he decided to stop instagram, because he felt so depressed.
He did nothing for 5 months. His dad was worried about him and told him to start instagram again and upload horse's photo. He did, but the result was not as good as Nancy's photo.
What would he do now? You decide.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Minjong.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 3.3:] He uploaded his bakings again and a famous chef found him.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green,green,green)[As time passed, Dom was getting more and more depressed, and he came to think about suicide. But he waited to post one last SNS to say his last words. After he sent the message, he decided he would die tomorrow.
The famous chef's name was Hugo Nicholls. He was an honest, hard-working, kind man, and was praised not only for his bread, but also for his manners. After he got married he had a son, but when a war broke out and he was in danger, he gave his son to his trustworthy friend. Hugo soon dissappeared after, so his friend has been taking care of his son, who was named Dominic. He thought that the bread-baker in the Instagram could be his son, for Dom named his account 'Dominic N.' And he got sure about it, after he saw Dom's full name on his final message. He (Hugo) quickly packed a bag, threw his luggage in a car, and set off to Dom's ranch.
Dominic woke up to a bell gently ringing. He groggily opened the door, and there stood a man who had the same blue eyes of Dom. The man quickly explained the situation, and poor Dom fainted. After a few hours, he woke up and slowly understood the unfolding situation. He thanked his former father and gave him the remaining animals and the land. Then he set off to live a new life. Nancy chose to stay and look after Dom's old farmer-father, and she soon became like a new daughter. Nowadays, Dom and Hugo set up "Father&Son Bakery" and became world famous. Dom has twice the followers of Nancy! He also attended school and now has graduated a nice college. Dom is now the symbol of success!]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Thomas.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow)[''(text-colour:yellow)[Option 4.1:] He was going to the place he and Nancy dreamed to go, Taj Mahal.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:yellow,yellow,yellow)[When he ran to Taj Mahal, there wasn't Nancy. He felt upset, but he was waiting for Nancy to come. He believed that the password was about Taj Mahal. He prayed to the sun, the moon, the stars. Also he screamed loudly to find Nancy. He needed Nancy to find his cows.
Three hours later, finally Nancy came. He felt very happy and felt safe from his father to be angry at him. Then he felt positive feelings to Nancy.
First they looked around Taj Mahal. It was dream place to them, so they were very excited. They also ate a bottle of coffe and and some bread. Now they are full, happy, excited. He apologized to Nancy that he didn't agree with her at first. Then Nancy thought it was nice to say sorry first so she also felt good feelings at him. Then it was time to find cows.
Nancy asked him to exchange bread for foods that cows can eat. Nancy was planning to attract cows with foods. He went to the store and said he was very poor, and he had to find his cow because of his dad. Then person who sells foods for cows said it's ok to exchange bread for foods. Then he brought them to Nancy. The foods were milk and grass.
Nancy set grass and spiled some milk every place. Then she set a lot of milk and grass in front of him and Nancy. Then she hid with Nicholls. Few minutes later cows appeared in front of them. Nicholls wanted to catch them all but Nancy said stop. When they came in front of them to eat a lot of milk and grass, she caught them all. They were caught by Nancy and Nicholls because they were focusing at eating. Nicholls said his father won't be angry at him. Then he said thank you for Nancy.
Also Nancy said thank you to show my dream places. Finally Nancy told the meaning of password.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Amy.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 4.2:] He was thinking of the young times which Nancy thought the perfect place for cows.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red,red,red)[Nicholls sat on a horse and started to run. He didn't know exactly where Nancy said by the password, but there was a grassland which Nicholls and Nancy had spent time in the young times. He couldn't exactly remember, but one day Nancy had said this field is the perfect place for cows.
Finally, Nicholls arrived at the grassland, and Nancy was there. She smiled at him beautifully. She pointed somewhere of the grassland. Cows were there! Nicholls ran to cows. They rapidly drove the cows and started to go back to home. While they were going back, Nancy said that she knew Nicholls would come to the grassland. She thought 'Nicholls is always my friend.' Nicholls thought the same. They were great friends to each other. Then they promised they will not fight again.
When they came back to home, Nicholl's father came out. He was very glad to see his cows again. He appreciated Nancy because he thought Nicholls had found his cows thanks to Nancy. And Nancy just smiled beautifully to him.
After a commotion of the cows, Nicholls went back being to a cow boy. Nancy was always next to him, as his friend.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Hyerin.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 4.3:] He couldn't know the password and kept on solving.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green,green,green)[Nicholl started to think about the meaning of the password as soon as he saw it. But, unfortunately, he wasn't really smart to solve the password. Just he could think the password was a big clue to find his cows but wasn't able to find the answer. Maybe Nancy thought Nicholls was smart enough to know the password. He was very upset of himself. He was very angry with him who was too foolish to solve the important clue that smart Nancy gave him. He regretted the past he fought with Nancy and separated. He needed clever Nancy to find his cows.
He thought if he solved the password, he also would be able to meet her, he didn't give up and tried to solve it. Thirty minutes passed. An hour passed. Three hours passed… He still couldn't find the answer.
He had been too far from his village already so it was hard to go back there to ask the password. He didn't want to give up finding his cows. He didn't want to let Nancy to find his cows alone, he wanted to find them with her too.So he kept solving the password with his non-intelligent brain for several hours more until he found the answer.
Finally, he solved the password that Nancy meant after a day! He was so excited to have solve the password. Now, he knew where Nancy was. He started to run there as fast as he could. He was so thankful to Nancy who gave him a hint even though he thought for a long time. He thought that he would say to her 'thank-you' when they met, and kept going to the place where Nancy was.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Garam.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 5:] Dominic goes back inside the house to pack up his most beloved belongings. He gets into his truck, and he leaves for a new life.'']
(text-colour:white)[#Choose:
''(text-colour:blue)[Option 5.1:]''(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:blue)[(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[ Dominic turned back towards his ranch house. He walked through it slowly, looking at all of his things ... He opened his closet and pulled out his suitcase ... Then he picked up his phone and called Nancy McCoy, his best friend and the best cowgirl in the region.->Dominic turned back towards his ranch house. He walked through it slowly, looking at all of his things ... He opened his closet and pulled out his suitcase ... Then he picked up his phone and called Nancy McCoy, his best friend and the best cowgirl in the region.]]]
or...
''(text-colour:purple)[Option 5.2:]''(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:purple)[(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Dominic went back into the ranch house and began to pack his belongings. //I can’t do this//, he thought. //I always make mistakes.// He got in his truck and drove away, but he didn’t have a plan. He passed his friend Nancy’s house and ... knocked on the door. When she opened it,... She didn’t look very surprised.->Dominic went back into the ranch house and began to pack his belongings. I can’t do this, he thought. I always make mistakes. He got in his truck and drove away, but he didn’t have a plan. He passed his friend Nancy’s house and ... knocked on the door. When she opened it,... She didn’t look very surprised.]]]]Double-click this passage to edit it.(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:blue)[''(text-colour:blue)[Option 5.1:] Dominic turned back towards his ranch house. He walked through it slowly, looking at all of his things.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:blue,blue,blue)[Dominic turned back towards his ranch house. He walked through it slowly, looking at all of his things – the sunken plaid couch that was the last thing he had of his parents, the gleaming chrome oven in his kitchen, his dirty cowboy boots by the front door.
He opened his closet and pulled out his suitcase. The dust that came with it made him sneeze, but he brushed it off and unzipped it. Inside, he put his favorite button down shirt with the pattern of pink cupcakes, his favorite muffin tin, and his toothbrush. Then he picked up his phone and called Nancy McCoy, his best friend and the best cowgirl in the region.
She picked up on the third ring. “Howdy, Dominic. What’s up?” He could hear the sounds of cows mooing in the background.
“Nancy, I’m leaving. I’m not cut out to be a cowboy. I wake up every morning dreading going outside and seeing the cows, and now all my cows are gone. There’s no point anymore. I’m moving to the city and I’m going to be a baker. Will you take care of Horse and the Squeaks?”
Nancy was silent for a moment, and Dominic heard more mooing in the background, and a horse neigh. “Well, you’re a terrible cowboy anyway! I suppose it’s for the best.” Her voice sounded too cheerful. “I’ll take care of Horse and the Squeaks. Don’t worry about them.”
Dominic loosened his tight grip on his phone. “Thank you Nancy. I’ll come back to visit, I promise. And I hope you’ll come to my bakery someday.”
“Of course Dominic.”
“Well, I guess this is goodbye.”
“Yeah… I’ll see you around.”
“Yeah, see ya.”
“…Goodbye.”
“…Bye.”
Then Dominic lugged his suitcase into his truck with a clunk. His car started with a cough, and he drove past the ranch house, past the chicken coop where all the Squeaks squeaked at his car, past the pasture where Horse swished his tail and watched him drive by, and past the empty field where there were no more cows.
He drove and drove and drove through fields and over rivers and past other ranches that had more cows than he’d ever had. Finally, he saw the glint of the city on the horizon. The sun was behind him, and it reflected off of the thousands and thousands of windows on the skyscrapers, making the city look like a beautiful golden crown.
It was almost dark when he arrived in the city, but the neon signs on all the buildings were so bright it almost felt like daytime and the air smelled like exhaust. There were so many lights and sounds - cars were honking, sirens were wailing, and pedestrians were staring open-mouthed at his old dirty truck amongst all the sleek and shiny city cars.
Wide-eyed, he gaped at everything. He’d never been to a place like this before. He was so busy staring at all the people streaming out of a subway exit that he nearly ran a red light. He had to screech to a halt to avoid a man in a dark grey suit who was crossing the street.
The man in the business suit yelled at him, “Watch where you’re driving!” before storming off, his briefcase banging against his leg.
Dominic tightened his hands on the steering wheel until his knuckles were white, and stared up at the red traffic light. It stared back at him like a giant red eye.
Maybe I don’t belong in the city either… Dominic thought.
The light turned green, and suddenly he had to decide which way to go.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Joan.'']
#Which way does he go?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[(text-colour:navy)[''Option 5.1.1:''](t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[ Right, towards the small bakery with cookies in the window and a sign with two little bluebirds on it.->Right, towards the small bakery with cookies in the window and a sign with two little bluebirds on it.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 5.1.2:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Straight, towards the hotel where he can sleep and think about things.->Straight, towards the hotel where he can sleep and think about things.]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 5.1.3:] ''(t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[Keep driving, and find a different part of town.->Keep driving, and find a different part of town.]]]]
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 5.1.1:] Right, towards the small bakery with cookies in the window and a sign with two little bluebirds on it.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy,navy,navy)[Dominic said, "I think this is a bakery but bluebirds on a sign of a bakery. Why? I should go inside and ask to the owner of this bakery!"
He went inside and try to find owner. "Is there any salesman? No one? I am a customer! Why anyone don't come fo me and greet?" He thought the owner is sleeping and this is the reason why there are no customers in the bakery. And he tried to go outside then, he found words above the door 'Sold Out' And he listened a voice which like a mechanic sound. He thought that this is the place where the bakery and fixing the mechanic together. But after he turned towards the kitchen he found a thing which like a computer and people. It was a robot.
He screamed "This is the thing I have watched at the Tr.. Ro... Rob... Robot! Yes, this is a robot." And he found a letter at the head of the robot "Sold Out. 7:00 o'clock to 6:00 o'clock?" Sold thee all kinda of bread for just 1 hour? I think this bakery is very famous.
He went to the kitchen and said hello to the owner who was cooking "Hello, did you sell these all breads just for 1 hour? How can you do this?"
"Oh, I can't tell you the way but if you want to find out five me the money which you have or work here for 1 year.
Well, I don't have money so, I will work.
So he worked there for 1 year. And he found the reason why this bakery is famous. The bakery worked with people, robots, birds. So, there are people who wanted to see birds and there are also some people also wanted to see robots.
After 1 year he worked there the owner told him the way to become a famous bakery and he built a bakery and he became a rich man. And finally, he met Nancy and Nancy fell in love with Dominic because she likes the man who is rich and marry with him.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Terry.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:purple)[''(text-colour:purple)[Option 5.2:] Dominic went back into the ranch house and began to pack his belongings.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:purple,purple,purple)[Dominic went back into the ranch house and began to pack his belongings.
//I can’t do this//, he thought. //I always make mistakes.//
He got in his truck and drove away, but he didn’t have a plan. He passed his friend Nancy’s house and started to feel ashamed. Nancy wouldn’t have lost all those cows. Nancy always knew exactly what to do.
Suddenly, he turned around and parked his truck right in front of Nancy’s house. He knocked on the door. When she opened it, she was wearing a blue robe and pink pajamas. She didn’t look very surprised.
“What did you do?” she asked.
“The stupid cows! They’re gone!” Dominic cried, throwing his hands into the air. “I’m no good at ranching and I never will be.”
Nancy looked at him for a long time and then said, “I can help you. For a price.”
She looked around to make sure they were alone.
“The reason I am so good at ranching is because I have a secret weapon. I can show you.”
“Yes!” Dominic said.
“Are you sure? It will cost you.” She licked her lips. “You’d have to bake a lot of cakes to make up for this.”
“Yes, I’m sure!” Dominic felt so excited. Maybe with the secret weapon, he could be a good rancher, after all! He was willing to pay whatever she asked of him.
He followed Nancy inside and she took him to the basement, down a very dark staircase. She turned on the lightbulb and Dominic saw… a cow machine!
“Nancy!” he shouted “Cow machines are illegal!”
“You can’t be the best if you’re afraid of the rules,” she said while Dominic just gaped at the machine in front of them.
“Now…” said Nancy. “About your payment…”]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Savannah.'']
#What happens next?
(text-colour:white)[Click on your preferred option:
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[(text-colour:navy)[''Option 5.2.1:''](t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")[[ Dominic refuses to use the cow machine and tries to go back upstairs.->Dominic refuses to use the cow machine and tries to go back upstairs.]]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy)[''(text-colour:navy)[Option 5.2.1:] Dominic refuses to use the cow machine and tries to go back upstairs.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:navy,navy,navy)["Wait, Nancy." said Dominic, "I can't do this. This is illegal. You are asking me to do something illegal."
"What's the problem? I used this cow machine for years! Nobody will know unless you tell someone about it. Just try!" said Nancy, wiping the dust on the machine.
"Nancy, please. You are doing something illegal to be the best rancher, but I, won't do it."
Nancy stared at him, then turned off the lightbulb.
"Okay. I will not urge you to do, but remember this. You cannot become a great rancher with your own skills," she said. "If you want to become a great rancher like me, you need this."
As soon as Nancy finished her talk, Dominic ran out of Nancy's house. He did not want to be involved in an illegal situation. He still could not believe that his friend was doing something illegal, and he looked it with his two eyes.
Dominic got back in his truck and drove far away from his house, to find something new to do. Suddenly he got a call from Kevin.
"Hey Kevin! What's up?"
"Did you know? Nancy used a cow machine, and the police went in to investigate." said Kevin.
"What? Wait like... how did it happen?" asked Dominic, with his voice shivering.
"Her cow machine made something go wrong and a fire alarm rang all over the town. The police was finding what made it happen."
"Oh... Yes. Thank you for telling me."
Dominic was so lucky that he did not use the cow machine. He praised himself for avoiding the illegal situation.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Chae Won.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red)[''(text-colour:red)[Option 5.1.2:] Straight, towards the hotel where he can sleep and think about things.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:red,red,red)[He had seen a hotel in the way, different from what he had seen on the way. The hotel had a orange warm feeling different from the neon bright signs that he had seen in the city. He drove his old truck to the place. The sign in front of the hotel said 'The New Future.'
"Funny", Dominic thought. How could a hotel, just a hotel bring a new future? But, he went into it. The inside was a comfy, warm place like he had seen outside. He became a little better. It felt like his old home. While he was standing and looking around, a very small man came up to him. He was very, very smell.
"How odd," Dominic thought, "He is so small."
"Hi." The small man said.
"I'm the owner of this hotel," he said.
"My name is Dan."
Dominic felt odd.
The small man said, "If you go to the cafe over there, you'll find the right answer." with an odd smile. "Please enjoy the coffee."
Dominic went to the cafe. There were no people there. It may have seemed odd. A hotel with no people. However, Dominic had been so exhausted from his journey to the city. He found a hot coffee and drink it. He felt dazy and fell in a deep sleep. In his dream, he met the old man, Dan.
Dan smiled at him. It was as an angel was smiling at him. Dominic felt a tear falling from his eyes. The old man hugged him. Soon, he was tellin gthe man about his hardship. His friend was very good cowgirl and he was a terrible cowboy. He actually didn't want to be a cowboy, actually. He was so tired because both the country and the city was not right for him... He kept on going. After Dominic told his man about his story he felt relaxed.
The old man smiled and said "Find your way. Your future is what you choose." Dominic woke up. The old man was smiling as usual. He smiled back.
"I think I have found what I should do now a little." Dominic said. The old man said, "Go and make your new future." Dominic slept at the hotel with a dream of making cupcakes.
The next day he smiled at Dan like an angel. He drove his truck and went to the bakery which had a post outside of finding a new baker.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Ju Hyeon.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]](b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green)[''(text-colour:green)[Option 5.1.3:] Keep driving, and find a different part of town.'']
(b4r:"dashed")+(b4r-colour:green,green,green)[He had no choice but to drive straight. Despite the small wish he had to go to an other cowboy town.
//'How nice would it be to be a cowboy with lots of cows?'// Dominic thought.
He had an eager, but unnoticible wish deep in his heart to be a happy cowboy. THus, this small desire led him to unconsciously find a new part of town which may have some cowboy friends. Dominic kept driving. Then, he became so drowsy that he stopped at the roadside and turned off the car engine. He hadn't noticed how much he has driven, and he was at the rural part of the town. He checked his watch and it was 3:03am. He decided he would get some sleep, and climbed up on the rooftop of his car. There were a lot of stars, but not as much as his old town. He went off to sleep without knowing. There were birds chirping and the red sun which was coming up the horizon. He could smell the fresh morning air. He got up and stretched as much as he could. He didn't feel fresh since he didn't brush his teeth last night.
"Wait a minute... What is that?" he said to himself. There was a man with a cow walking far away. 'Why would he have a cow with him? Ai'in I in the city?' Dominic felt questionable. He decided to drive to the man. When he got close to the man, the man noticed his old dirty truck and said,
"Hi there, looks like you're a cowboy, aren't you" Dominic replied yes, and the strange man said:
"Obviously you're wandering. Do you have any place to live?"
"No, is there any places for me in this city?"
"Well, if you follow me, I could show you a place."
Dominic was happy to hear it, and he officially introduced himself, and the man turned out to be the man in the dark grey suit who he had almost ran over last night. "You'd better watch out next time, fella!" He said. The suit-man led him to an small but loud town not so far away. The town had a small bakery, hospital, and everything we need in a town. But there was something strange. There were lots of cowboys - I mean LOTS.
"Huh? What's this place?" Dominic asked the suit-man. The suit-man smiled and said, "A place for you. These people have been an sad cowboy once. You can get your dream job, cows, and lots of money. You'll be happy here!"
Dominic didn't believe him at first, but he started to see that the man was right. He settled into a nice new home and lived happily ever after.]
(align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXX")[''By Somin.'']
(text-colour:white)[#The end.
(t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Start again: Go back to the beginning.->The Worst Cowboy - a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure story by group 2A]]]