Write about a character going to great lengths to return an unwanted gift.
Posted in Funny on Nov 18, 2022
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“How to Return a Book Titled "How to Improve Your Writing in Five Easy Steps" in Five Easy Steps” by Jacob Brown
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“How to Return a Half-Eaten Cheeseburger From 1997” by Liv Chocolate
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“The Posy of a Ring” by Jack Bell
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“The Misadventures of Camilla Cuthbert” by Emily Olive Petit
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“It's Just a Coffeemaker!” by Tamarin Butcher
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“T.M.I.” by Blüme Boyd
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“Return of the King” by Frederick Barstow
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“The Gift Worth Giving Up” by Natalie Franks
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“Ms. Gruber” by Dan Coglianese
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“A Gift to Keep” by Sara Abdulla
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“Catastrophy Coffee” by Falynn Almeda
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“Thoughtful or malicious?” by Martin Schray
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“Gift Exchange” by Crystal Gamet
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“Secret Santa ” by Simone Sherron
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“Emotional ripoff” by Blessed Chileka
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