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They were muttering gibberish to themselves while working, not knowing they were actually about to cast a spell.

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People are limited to just three lies in their lifetime.

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One day you begin to realize that you're living one of your recurring dreams.

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Myth tells of a river that erases a person's memory if they drink from it. Grieving people have been searching for it forever.

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Memory Lane is a real place.

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It was said there was an island far away where all lost things ended up. And you had just found it.

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It was just a regular Monday and you were on your way to work: a retirement home for superheroes.

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Every so often, people have to empty their dream catchers.

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Every morning, your clock displays a percentage to tell you how eventful your day is going to be, 0% meaning as uneventful as possible. Today, your clock says 100%.

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Bottled emotions are a product you can buy.

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A week ago, two moons had appeared in the night sky. Every night since, both moons continued to appear and people had seemed a little... off.

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A wedding of one magic and one non-magic person. Both with large families who are skeptical of the other family. How does the day go?

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A reality show featuring celebrity giants.

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You're early, said the Grim Reaper, with a hint of surprise.

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They found out about us. They're coming. They were the words the kingdom had feared hearing for thousands of years.

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