Example of A Narrative Essay

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Stranded

I could not sleep throughout that night. Not even a minute. It was just because I might
miss the ships or boat that passed by the island. I was shivering in cold even it was just
a gentle breeze. I thought to myself that things would have been different if I did not
take part in that vacation. Never in my wildest dream that a spectacular vacation on a
cruise ship at the beginning turned out to be a nightmarish affair.
Introduction

The day before was a joyous one. I embarked on a three-day vacation trip on a
cruise ship. The vacation was amazing. The scenic view was splendid across
the horizon of the sea as far as the eyes could see. The sea water was crystal
clear and the sky was a magnificent azure. My blissful day did not stop there.
The dusk thrilled me as I sat on a chair. The sky gave its golden appeal and the Raising action
Sun looked like it was sinking into the sea as night began to unfold. Then, the
golden yellow background of the sky changed to twinkling stars. I was
staggered to see the view of the opulent God's magnum opus.

As the night grew older, something totally different started to appear up to the
sky. The sky was too dark. It darken so much as the glimmering stars started to
disappear. To my instinct, something bad would happen any time soon, but I just
could not figure it out. I went into my room and soon dived into a deep slumber.

'RIIIINNNNGGGG!!!!!!'

"This is your captain speaking. Abandon the ship! This ship is about to sink!"

The loud ringing sound really woke me up from my comfort bed and I was taken Climax
aback to hear the announcement. To my horror, the ship was in topsy-turvy.
High jinks enshrouded the air. Then I realised, there was a storm happening
outside. To my flummox, I dragged myself outside and saw people running
higgledy-piggledy as they did not know what to do. As for me, the only thing I
could remember is that a huge wave came crushing upon the ship and then
everything seemed to darken. 

Streaks steaks of light awaken me found out that I was on a beach. At last I
thought that my misery had ended. But a little exploration did not bring much
hope. There was no one there. So, being an optimistic person, I built up a
settlement near the beach. I laid upon my leaves bedding. I wondered. Could I
survive? Did my family know that I loved them? For how long did I have to wait?
Falling action
Out of the blue, an abrupt siren was heard from afar. Swiftly, I arose from my
leaves bedding and ran nearer to the beach. I shouted for my life while waving
my hands up on the air.

"Help! I'm here! On the island! Help! Help! I'm here!"

Then, the siren became louder and louder. At the moment, I knew they had
noticed me. Unexpected, tears of joy started to drop from my eyes. Before I
Resolution
even thought my life was over, now the door back to my life was widely opened.
By the moment I stepped into the rescue boat, I know that it was the time for me
to go home.

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