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Neither Flood, Nor Fire, Nor Virus Shakes The Virtual Calm Of 'Minecraft'

A non-gamer discovers peace in the pixelated world of Minecraft, where the horizon stretches on forever, and while there may be zombies, spiders and skeletons — there are also ways to fight them.
When the real world seems too constrained, the endless horizons of <em>Minecraft</em> can be soothing.

"Honey, I'm going out for an adventure!"

E. closes the door behind him and steps out into the world. I stay put, cooking up ideas for home improvement.

We've only known each other for a few months, but once the pandemic threw our lives off balance, we decided to move in together. In a house we built. In Minecraft.

The house is modest — a pixelated, underground starter home made of dirt and cobblestone. In one corner is a large chest for

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