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Mike's Mysterious Mail

Mike felt uneasy. He thought people watched him. He lived in New York City.

Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker worried about being watched in a bustling city.

He cashed a check that bounced. Now he was scared. Was the government tracking him?

Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker feared government surveillance after cashing a bad check.

He received a letter at home. It looked official. His heart raced as he opened it.

Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker received an official-looking letter that made him anxious.

The letter explained his bank had made a mistake. He was relieved. No one was spying on him after all.

The letter brought relief to Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker, proving his fears wrong.

He felt relieved but still cautious. From now on, he would think twice before trusting a check.

Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker learned to be cautious and skeptical about checks.

Finally, Mike could relax and enjoy his city life without the nagging worry.

Having solved the mystery, Young black man, curly hair, brown eyes, New Yorker could finally enjoy city life.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Mike feel when he thought he was being watched?
  • What lesson did Mike learn from his experience with the check?
  • How did the letter make Mike feel? Why?

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