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Owen closed his eyes and gulped. He felt a bulge in the back of his throat. His stomach was full of butterflies, and his palms were wet. He wiped his palms on his jeans and walked up to the turnstile. They were next in line. The Speed Demon roller coaster came to a screeching halt in front of him, and the giddy passengers stepped off, commenting on how steep the drop was. Here goes nothing, he thought to himself as he shakily stepped onto the ride.

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Before getting on the Speed Demon roller coaster, Owen experienced a mix of physical and emotional sensations. He closed his eyes and felt a bulge in the back of his throat, signaling nervousness. His stomach was full of butterflies and his palms were wet with sweat. Despite wiping his palms on his jeans, he still felt shaky as he approached the turnstile. As the roller coaster came to a halt in front of him, Owen heard the previous passengers commenting on the intensity of the ride. Despite his apprehension, Owen took a deep breath and stepped onto the ride, determined to face his fears.

How did Owen feel before getting on the Speed Demon roller coaster?

- Owen felt nervous and anxious before getting on the Speed Demon roller coaster.