life
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Once, in a quiet village nestled deep within a vast forest, there lived an old woman named Mara, known to everyone as the Lantern Keeper. She was a gentle soul who, year after year, lit lanterns that lined the paths through the forest, guiding travelers safely through the darkness. Her lanterns had become a symbol
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The day started like any other. The clock read 11:30 am (ish) as I groggily opened my eyes, still tangled in the remnants of a dream. But something was different. A strange sensation, like a tickle deep in my ear, pulled me fully awake. Panic surged through me as I realized something was crawling inside