0 - Mutt meets Billy
Mutt swallowed the food, but was having a hard time with some of billy's tales. "what did you say your parents did again?" "well, my dad was a successful acupuncturist and believe it or not, my mom had carved out a career for herself as a masseuse."
A Biography of a Human: "Lupercal"
“please forgive me, captain, you are just so wolf-like i have a hard time thinking you're a human at times" “nice recovery, comgan, touche."
Ander - Part 6: Subchapter 74
He could tell the kid was having a hard time. "does that... does that make it easier for you? you know, to..." unable to find the right words, or perhaps too scared to utter them, he gestured at the ram's horn hanging around ander's neck.
Ryan's Story Interlude
Ryan's parents told them to keep him away from other dragons and i think he is having a hard time adjusting to the fact that there are other dragons around and that they treat ryan as the prince. he has has a hard time of it." cladden paused to consider.
VTQ: A Tight Squeeze
My eyes having a hard time staying open as the lack of oxygen made it hard to stay conscious, that was until i saw it. the snake's head in front of my own, it's tongue flicking out of it's mouth, tasting the air around me as well as my scent.
The Black Wall
Thousands had a hard time making out just what it was, being mere specks in comparison; all they could realize that it was a black wall pushing and pushing, causing massive chaos and destruction with its sluggish advancement.
05 - Making a Better Trap
I'll bet she had a hard time growing up and just needed a good friend.' 'you're just too sweet.' she said and kissed him. 'that's how you got me, so beware.' he chuckled and closed his eyes holding ara's hand.
A New Beginning
Only winged creatures could get even remotely close to it, and even they would have a hard time of invading. he set down a small distance from the palace, and two large green dragons stood guard, stepping in front of him to deny him entry.
Galaxy: part 7
Our bombers are having a hard time getting past their defenses and the few that get to drop their bombs rarely make it back and inflict minimal damage.
Ander - Part 3: Subchapter 32
"that's why you're having such a hard time breathing, i bet," wardo continued. "the spear must have nicked your lung. it would be very bad for you if i were to pull it out right now. let's see what happens..." _no!
Comfort Zone ("Under 1000 words" story example)
She was already having a hard time coping with her loneliness, the vast majority of her old schoolmates from her days in high school steadily went their own way, all but abandoning her as they went on with their lives, either taking up entry level positions
Working Hard
"test subjects been giving you a hard time again, huh?"